How to Pace a Patient: Transcutaneous Pacing on the Lifepak 15

In Part 4 of the Lifepak 15 series, James provides a comprehensive practical guide to Transcutaneous Pacing (TCP), an essential skill for managing bradycardia and cardiac emergencies in prehospital and critical care settings. This step-by-step tutorial is designed for paramedics, EMTs, and healthcare professionals looking to build confidence and competence with external pacing in real clinical situations. What's covered: ✅ What transcutaneous pacing is and when it is indicated ✅ Who needs to be paced: patient selection ✅ Leads, pads and equipment setup ✅ How to use the Lifepak 15 for transcutaneous pacing step by step ✅ Setting the pacing rate and output ✅ Three types of capture explained ✅ Pulse check during pacing ✅ Clinical tips: 10% safety margin and underlying rhythm Chapters: 0:01 Introduction 0:31 What is transcutaneous pacing and when is it indicated? 0:48 Leads and pads setup 1:03 Powering on the monitor 1:07 Who do we pace? 1:35 How to pace using the Lifepak 15 1:57 Setting the pacing rate and output 3:13 Three types of capture explained 4:55 Pulse check 6:18 Tips: 10% safety margin and underlying rhythm pause button 💡 If this was helpful, please consider becoming a channel member to support more clinical education content! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more paramedic and emergency medicine skill tutorials! 🚑💉 Disclaimer: The information contained in the multimedia content posted represents the views and opinions of the original creators and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of any individual or organisation associated or connected with the original creators, past or present. The mere appearance of video content on this channel does not constitute an endorsement by any individual or organisation of such content.