Question

A patient has sinus bradycardia with a HR of 36 bpm. Atropine has been administered to a total dose of 3mg. A transcutaneous pacemaker has failed to capture. The patient is confused, and her BP is 88/56 mmHg. What therapy is now indicated?

Answer 1

The appropriate therapy indicated in this scenario is to initiate external cardiac pacing.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this scenario, the patient has sinus bradycardia with a heart rate (HR) of 36 bpm. Atropine has been administered without success, and a transcutaneous pacemaker has failed to capture. The patient is confused and has a blood pressure (BP) of 88/56 mmHg. Given these findings, the most appropriate therapy is to initiate external cardiac pacing.