The possibility of microshock when handling a temporary pacemaker can be minimized by
a. decreasing the milliamperes.
b. wearing gloves.
c. positioning the patient on the left side.
d. wearing rubber-soled shoes.
B
The possibility of "microshock" can be minimized by wearing gloves when handling the pacing wires and by proper insulation of terminal pins of pacing wires when they are not in use. The latter can be accomplished either by using caps provided by the manufacturer or by improvising with a plastic syringe or section of disposable rubber glove. The wires are to be taped securely to the patient's chest to prevent accidental electrode displacement.
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