Quiz #34: ICU - Temporary Pacemaker

Quiz # X: ICU – Temporary Pacemaker

6 month old infant s/p AV septal defect repair. 3^rd postoperative day. Underlying rhythm was 3^rd degree AV block & probable sinus node dysfunction. The rhythm strip was printed to evaluate the temporary pacemaker.

Questions:

1) What mode is being used?

2) Comment on the following:

a.       Is the pacemaker atrial pacing properly? (Yes/No)

b.      Is the pacemaker atrial sensing properly? (Yes/No)

c.       Is the pacemaker ventricular pacing properly? (Yes/No)

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