title: Complications of transvenous temporary pacemaker insertion.
abstract: The indications for temporary pacemaker insertion are more widely documented than the complications. Awareness of the potential complications allows quicker diagnosis and may therefore be lifesaving. This article provides a practical guide to overcoming the complications of pacemaker insertion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Cooper
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Swanton
mesh_terms: D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology