Patient with subdural hematoma and PPM for ?AV ablation. PPM technician >1 hour away. Surgeon wishes to proceed immediately. Do you?

Patient with subdural hematoma and PPM for ?AV ablation. PPM technician >1 hour away. Surgeon wishes to proceed immediately. Do you?









A. Postpone and await a cardiologist review
B. Postpone and await arrival of PPM technician
C. Postpone and insert a transvenous temporary PM
D. Proceed after institution of transcutaneous pacing.
E. Proceed with a magnet handy.










Answer:  E