Evaluation of an Open‐Loop, Computer‐Based Infusion System Designed to Achieve a Series of Constant, Targeted Plasma Procainamide Concentrations in Patients Undergoing Electrophysiologic Testing
James D. Coyle,
Cynthia A. Carnes,
Stephen F. Schaal
Abstract:Study Objective. To evaluate the performance of a computer‐based procainamide infusion system in patients undergoing electrophysiologic testing.Design. Prospective case series.Setting. Electrophysiology laboratory in a university hospital.Patients. Thirty‐four patients with inducible sustained ventricular tachycardia.Interventions. Intravenous infusion of procainamide to achieve and maintain targeted plasma concentrations.Measurements and Main Results. System performance was assessed by comparing targeted and … Show more
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