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Table 119.2

Temporary Transvenous Pacing: Equipment

  • Temporary pacing lead (a 6 French lead is easier to manipulate than a 5 French one, but its greater stiffness increases the risk of cardiac perforation)
  • Pacing box and connecting lead
  • Central vein cannulation pack, central venous sheath (one French size larger than the pacing lead to be used) and ultrasound device for central vein imaging
  • Suture
  • Local anaesthesia
  • X-ray screening equipment