Emergency cardiac pacing - Arrhythmias

Emergency cardiac pacing

·        Complete heart block most common indication. Also for non-response bradycardias and asystole with P waves

·        Transcutaneous/transthoracic pacing: Electrodes over apex and sternum. Sedation + analgesia required. Temporary measure only

·        Transvenous pacing: via arm or neck vein into right atrium or ventricle