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Therapeutics: Pacing Through Skin and Vein

Taming the SRU

Skin burns and irritation can also result from the pacing pads and cause pain. AP placement was proven to be capture at a lower current than the AL placement in the same patients, thus more effective. [5] Sedation can be adequately achieved with benzodiazepines. Opioid pain medications are most effective for analgesia while pacing.

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Electrical injuries

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Up to 5% of burns occur secondary to electrical injuries, and this rises to 27% in developing countries. Significant injuries can occur even in the absence of extensive burns or other signs of external injury. Children, especially toddlers, may insert objects into outlets, leading to shocks or burns.

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Heart-Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Celebration

AED Leader

Thanksgiving Mains According to the National Grocers Association, for Thanksgiving 2016, Americans were stuffing their shopping carts with over 311 million pounds of turkey and over 213 million pounds of potatoes ! To prepare for an unexpected cardiac arrest, consider purchasing an AED with real-time CPR feedback, like the ZOLL AED Plus.

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Heart-Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Celebration

AED Leader

Thanksgiving Mains According to the National Grocers Association, for Thanksgiving 2016, Americans were stuffing their shopping carts with over 311 million pounds of turkey and over 213 million pounds of potatoes ! To prepare for an unexpected cardiac arrest, consider purchasing an AED with real-time CPR feedback, like the ZOLL AED Plus.

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