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Transoesophageal cardiac pacing
Author(s) -
HARTLEY J. M. F.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1982.tb01059.x
Subject(s) - medicine , atropine , sick sinus syndrome , anesthesia , cardiac pacing , catheter , cardiology , surgery
Summary An elderly patient, whilst undergoing anaesthesia for a total hip replacement, developed a marked bradydysrhythmia suggestive of sick sinus syndrome. The heart rate was unaffected by atropine 1.2 mg administered intravenously. Cardiac pacing was achieved by means of a non‐invasive transoesophageal pacemaking catheter. The simplicity of this technique although temporary, is ideal for emergencies.