The use of transcutaneous pacing (TCP) for unstable bradycardia has a class 2B recommendation from the American Heart Association. Prior studies have not adequately described the frequency or possible causes of treatment failure. EMS clinicians and leaders have reported false electrical capture as a potential cause. In this study, we aimed to describe the frequency of true electrical capture, documented verification of mechanical capture, and its association with systolic blood pressure (SBP) and survival.
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