Emergency transvenous (subclavian) cardiac pacing in elderly patients.
Emergency transvenous cardiac pacing can be performed in elderly patients rapidly, effectively, and with few complications. An experienced physician using the subclavian route usually can achieve effective pacing with equipment priced well within the budget of most community hospitals. Data on 36 patients (age range, 75-94 years) are presented.
D000368:Aged; D001146:Arrhythmia, Sinus / Q000628:therapy; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D004071:Digitalis Glycosides / Q000009:adverse effects; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000628:therapy; D006327:Heart Block / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000628:therapy; D013350:Subclavian Vein
D004071:Digitalis Glycosides