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Mode switch: Some pacemakers have a mode switch function that allows triggering to be switched off during a supraventricular tachyarrhythmia.

If the patient is PCM dependent there are 3 options: a.

This means that they only pace on demand e.

CRT device appearance on chest X-ray.

The leads are placed via the cephalic vein located into the deltopectoral groove under direct vision or the subclavian vein located by blind puncture under the clavicle where it crosses the first rib with an associated risk of pneumothorax during implantation.

To turn the ICD shock therapy off: 1.

A routine evaluation should be performed by the ER, including labs and CXR.

If the patient is 80, this means they may need one box change during their life with the associated risk of infection which is an acceptable risk for the benefits.

- Check the pacing and sensing threshold on all temporary pacemakers daily.