Noninvasive Pacing - HP Codemaster 100 User Manual

Preface

Noninvasive Pacing

Indications
The HP CodeMaster 100 provides non-invasive pacing that delivers an
electrical stimulus to the heart, causing cardiac depolarization and
myocardial contraction. The energy is delivered through multifunction defib
electrodes placed on the chest. Non-invasive pacing, as a therapy, is
indicated for use in patients with symptomatic bradycardia or asystole. In
addition to noninvasive pacing, other supportive measures may be
necessary.
Among other factors, successful pacing of a patient is related to the length
of time between the onset of a dysrhythmia and the initiation of pacing.
Rapid pacing and prompt follow-up care are essential. The physiologic state
of the patient may affect the likelihood of successful pacing or of skeletal
muscle activity. The failure to successfully pace a patient is not a reliable
indicator of pacemaker performance. Similarly, the patient's muscular
response to pacing is not a reliable indicator of energy delivered.
Contraindications
Contraindications for noninvasive pacing include ventricular fibrillation.
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