post op pacing initial settings

  • rate: pace at 90 - 100 to avoid over distending the heart (less refill time)
  • can also use back mode of 50-60 if there is native rhythm
  • output usually at 10 mA. Use 2x+1 amplitude of what is needed for capture
  • A max output: 20
  • V max output: 25
  • PR interval: adjust in heart block patient. PR usually much longer in native rhythm than set rhythm
  • tracking: QRS for every P
  • upper limit: commonly at 110-120 to have upper V pacing. Usually set together with tracking to avoid SVT