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Robert W. Peters, MD; Michael L. Fisher, MD
University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore

JAMA. 1986;255(18):2442.

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In Reply.—

We are grateful for Dr Falk's interest and careful review of our article, but we regret that he misunderstood (or chose to ignore) the major points. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous temporary pacing in patients undergoing elective surgical procedures under general anesthesia in the operating room. Our results were unequivocal. Complete (100%) ventricular capture was achieved in all 21 subjects, and no adverse effects were seen. In addition, we examined factors (eg, age and body surface area) that might have played a role in determining pacing threshold. Although we clearly state that these findings suggested trends that did not achieve statistical significance, Dr Falk objects to their inclusion in the article. We disagree. A major purpose of a preliminary communication is to bring issues to the attention of other investigators so that they may be examined in greater detail . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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