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[Transcutaneous pacemaker in cardiovascular emergencies].

J G Azevedo1, S Torres, M A Pereira

  • 1Serviço de Cardiologia, Hospital Geral de Santo António.

Revista Portuguesa De Cardiologia : Orgao Oficial Da Sociedade Portuguesa De Cardiologia = Portuguese Journal of Cardiology : an Official Journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology
|September 1, 1991
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Transcutaneous cardiac pacing effectively stabilized patients with asystole or severe bradycardia, demonstrating good tolerance and minimal side effects. This method offers a viable alternative to transvenous pacing in emergencies.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Medical Devices

Context:

  • Retrospective study conducted in a central reference hospital's Coronary Care Unit and emergency area.
  • Involves 24 patients (20 males, 4 females; mean age 70.4 years) experiencing asystole or severe bradycardia.
  • Utilized the "Cardio Aid Zoll NTP" model transcutaneous cardiac pacemaker.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of transcutaneous cardiac pacing.
  • To assess its role in the urgent treatment of asystole and severe bradycardia.
  • To compare its effectiveness against traditional transvenous pacing techniques.

Summary:

  • Electrical efficacy defined by pacing spike and ventricular depolarization; hemodynamic efficacy by palpable pulse synchronous with pacing artifact.

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  • Stimulation thresholds ranged from 30-140 mA (mean 67.7 mA).
  • 75% of conscious patients tolerated the stimulation well; 25% found it intolerable. No significant side effects were observed.

    • Impact:

    • Transcutaneous pacing achieved electrical and hemodynamic stabilization in most patients.
    • Demonstrated good tolerability and a favorable safety profile.
    • Presents a potentially valid alternative to transvenous pacing for emergent bradycardia and asystole management.