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©2013 UpToDate ® Print Email Cognitive skills necessary to perform internal DC cardioversion Physicians should have knowledge of the following: Cognitive and technical skills for performing intracardiac electrophysiologic study Principles of intracavitary cardioversion withcatheter technology, catheters, chest electrodes, or whatever variantthe operator plans to use Indications and complications associated with transvenous catheterization and with the intracavitary delivery of DC shock The safe delivery of DC shock and the limit of energy that can be delivered via electrode catheters The use of conscious sedation or, when appropriate, anesthesia The use of intravenous antiarrhythmic medications Cognitive skills necessary for external DC cardioversion Data from Tracy, CM, Akhtar, M, DiMarco, JP, et al. Circulation 2000; 102:2309.
©2013 UpToDate ® Print Email Cognitive skills necessary to perform internal DC cardioversion Physicians should have knowledge of the following: Cognitive and technical skills for performing intracardiac electrophysiologic study Principles of intracavitary cardioversion withcatheter technology, catheters, chest electrodes, or whatever variantthe operator plans to use Indications and complications associated with transvenous catheterization and with the intracavitary delivery of DC shock The safe delivery of DC shock and the limit of energy that can be delivered via electrode catheters The use of conscious sedation or, when appropriate, anesthesia The use of intravenous antiarrhythmic medications Cognitive skills necessary for external DC cardioversion Data from Tracy, CM, Akhtar, M, DiMarco, JP, et al. Circulation 2000; 102:2309. Technical skills necessary to perform internal DC cardioversion Competency in performing diagnostic cardiac electrophysiology studies Ability to place electrode catheters in appropriate locations for intracardiac synchronization and DC cardioversion Familiarity with the catheter characteristics, synchronization, and DC cardioversion equipment Ability to confirm the timing and energy of the shock for safe shock delivery Adequate electrocardiographic and rhythm monitoring equipment Ability to handle complications, including the use of temporary pacing and defibrillation Proficiency in the appropriate use of sedation during procedures, including airway management Data from Tracy, CM, Akhtar, M, DiMarco, JP, et al. Circulation 2000; 102:2309.