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transcutaneous pacing (TCP)

A class IIb intervention in treatment of asystole. Indications: 1) heart block 2nd degree type 2 & 3rd degree - temporary pacing until transvenous pacer placed

General

CPR class 2b intervention

References

  1. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, The American Heart Association 1994
  2. ACLS - The Reference Texbook ACLS: Principles & Practice, Cummins RO et al (eds), American Heart Association, 2003 ISBN 0-87493-341-2