Attempted transcutaneous pacing using zoll one step cpr complete pads and r series.
Unable to obtain capture.
Pt's heart rate 30s, symptomatic: dizzy, pacer rate set at 70bpm, mas attempted between 40 and 80 mas with no visible electronic capture, no change in natural monitored heart rate or palpated pulse rate, and no physical signs or symptomatic of capture.
Unsuccessful troubleshooting: checked cable and pad placement (used roll technique).
R-series on pace mode (green) and plugged in.
Replaced pad cable.
Added electrode placement (and changed cord), pt given atropine with favorable response and transferred to (b)(6).
Further testing completed on test boxes and manikin with more than one r-series producing varied inconsistent results.
Unpredictable intermittent capture.
Highly positionally dependent results.
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