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Challenges of Transcutaneous Pacing in Bradyarrhythmic Emergencies

Quick fact

Transcutaneous pacing often fails to capture in up to 30% of patients, especially those with pericardial effusion or recent cardiac surgery, despite correct pad placement.

Why this is interesting

You're in the ER with a patient in severe bradycardia. You slap on the pacing pads, but the heart isn't responding. What's going wrong?