Why the study?
Does a percutaneous supraclavicular route through the subclavian vein provide a safe and effective method for introducing cardiac pacing catheters?
Population
Patients undergoing introduction of cardiac pacing catheters (n=91 attempts)
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Supports supraclavicular access for emergency pacing; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials before practice change.
Does a percutaneous supraclavicular route through the subclavian vein provide a safe and effective method for introducing cardiac pacing catheters?
The percutaneous supraclavicular approach for introducing cardiac pacing catheters is a highly successful and safe technique, particularly useful for emergency pacing in acute heart block.
Macaulay et al. (1970) studied this question.
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