Pacing

Transcutaneous

  • AP Pad Placement more reliable
  • Start at 200 mA and decrease as needed/able in unstable pt
  • Start at 70 mA and increase to capture in metastable
  • Patients start to feel discomfort >40 mA
  • Avoid turning off to test for recovery – use 4:1 button to check and see if native rhythm has recovered

Transvenous