Why the study?
Does anterolateral paddle position or larger paddle size improve success rates or reduce energy requirements compared to anteroposterior position or standard size in patients undergoing elective cardioversion for atrial arrhythmias?
Population
173 patients undergoing elective cardioversion for atrial arrhythmias
Comparison
Anterolateral paddle-electrode position and/or… vs Anteroposterior paddle-electrode position and/or…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports flexible paddle positioning in elective cardioversion; leaves open need for randomized confirmation on paddle size effects.
Does anterolateral paddle position or larger paddle size improve success rates or reduce energy requirements compared to anteroposterior position or standard size in patients undergoing elective cardioversion for atrial arrhythmias?
Anterolateral paddle placement is as effective as anteroposterior placement for elective cardioversion of atrial arrhythmias, and larger paddles offer no demonstrable advantage over standard sizes.
Kerber et al. (1981) studied this question.
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