Temporary epicardial pacing is commonly used for the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias in the acute post operative period after surgery for congenital heart disease.

2024年3月11日 · Unipolar pacing systems consist of a negative cathode and positive anode, which are respectively attached to the epicardium and subcutaneous tissue. Bipolar pacing systems consist of a single wire that possesses both an …

2020年11月3日 · Epicardial Cardiac Pacing: the usual means of cardiac pacing following cardiac surgery

2021年1月22日 · External cardiac pacing is a technique for temporarily treating brady- and tachydysryhthmias in the ICU. This #OnePager covers the basics, including types of pacing leads (transvenous vs epicardial, bipolar vs unipolar), pacing modes (VVI, DDD, etc), and a stepwise guide to initiating pacing.

In this article, we provide a practical guide to the management of temporary epicardial pacing after cardiac surgery. We explain the measurement of sensing and capture thresholds, how to set the sensitivity and output given these measured values, and how to choose the best pacing mode in a given setting to ensure optimal safety and efficacy for ...

2007年2月12日 · Temporary epicardial pacing has evolved from simple one-chamber systems to dual chamber, biatrial, and even biventricular systems. The first part of this two-part review provides an overview of the management of temporary epicardial pacing systems.

2007年3月21日 · Epicardial pacing has evolved considerably from simple single chamber systems with very few adjustable parameters, to complex dual chamber systems that incorporate most of the functions of permanent pacemakers.

2022年8月27日 · In contrast to traditional pacemakers, temporary epicardial pacing wires are almost exclusively placed at the end of cardiac surgery for treatment of bradyarrhythmias, particularly atrioventricular (AV) block, or as a means of regulating heart rate.

2018年10月2日 · Ventricular pacing wires are important due to the risk of heart block and arrhythmia in the postoperative period. Atrial wires may also be important as they allow coordinated pacing of the heart. The epicardial wires are positioned on …

2021年9月28日 · Temporary epicardial pacing is frequently used in post-operative patients in cardiac ICU. This 10 minute video tutorial discusses the principles of how epicardial pacing works, the different modes, and the ins and outs of pacemaker sensitivity.