Administer transcutaneous pacing (TCP) to the patient

Transcutaneous pacing (TCP) is for temporary management of symptomatic bradycardia, including heart blocks (adults/adolescents and children with a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute).

1. (If you have not done so already) Do the following.

   1. Add a new incident, or open an existing incident, as described in Add or edit an incident.

      By default, the Response tab and Incident Information sub-tab are selected.

   2. Click the Events tab, and then click the Treatments sub-tab.

      The Treatments and Supplies sub-tabs appear. The Treatments sub-tab is selected by default, displaying a list of possible treatments.

2. Click TCP.

   Fields for gathering information related to the treatment appear on the left side of the interface.

   

3. Under TCP, enter data as described in Understand the interface and data entry in it.

   Field	Information needed
   Time	The time the treatment was administered to the patient. By default, this value is populated with the computer's system time when you selected this treatment option.
   Rate	The pacing rate used for the TCP device.
   mA	The amount of current delivered until electrical and mechanical capture is achieved.
   Capture	An indication of whether electrical and mechanical capture is achieved, as demonstrated by palpable pulses that correspond to electrical pacing spikes (maximum 120 mA).
   Performed By	The person who performed the treatment.
   Notes	Any additional information related to the treatment.
   Prior To Arrival	Indicate whether or not actions were performed on the patient before you arrived on the scene.

4. Click Submit to save the treatment information you entered.

   The Treatments tab reappears.