ACS Epinephrine STEMI 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 25, 2024
After 1 mg of epinephrine they achieved ROSC. Total prehospital meds were epinephrine 1 mg x 3, amiodarone 300 mg and 100 mL of 8.4% Then assume there is ACS. Cardiac arrest #3: ST depression, Is it STEMI? EMS arrived and found him in Ventricular Fibrillation (VF). He was defibrillated into VT. sodium bicarbonate.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 19, 2023
This ECG was read as “No STEMI” with no prior available for comparison. It is true this ECG does not meet STEMI criteria (there is 1.0 The Queen of Hearts sees it of course: Still none of these three ECGs meet STEMI criteria. Do you think we discussed this patient's 2-3 hour delay to reperfusion in our quarterly "STEMI meeting"?
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EMDocs
JANUARY 8, 2024
Vasopressor medications during cardiac arrest We recommend that epinephrine be administered for patients in cardiac arrest. It is reasonable to administer epinephrine 1 mg every 3 to 5 minutes for cardiac arrest. High-dose epinephrine is not recommended for routine use in cardiac arrest. COR 1, LOE B-R. COR 2a, LOE B-R.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 1, 2023
In the ED he received methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine for possible anaphylaxis. Shortly after receiving epinephrine, the patient developed new leg cramps and chest pain. This pattern occurs regardless of whether the cause is ACS (decreased supply) or any other cause of decreased supply or increased demand.
ECG & Echo Learning
JANUARY 18, 2023
STEMI , ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction ). 1 Initial diagnosis of STEMI ECG Management Recommendation Level of evidence A 12-lead ECG should be interpreted immediately (within 10 minutes) at first medical contact. I C If possible, patients should bypass non-PCI centres to a PCI-capable centre.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2010
He was resuscitated with chest compressions and defibrillation and 1 mg of epinephrine. ACS would be highly unusual in a young athlete, and given the information on his race bib, one must first suspect that the abnormal ST elevation is due to demand ischemia, not ACS. On his bib it stated that he had a congenital heart disorder.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2022
If this is ACS with Aslanger's pattern , the ST depression vector of subendocardial ischemia (due to simultaneous 3 vessel or left main ACS) is directed toward lead II (inferior and lateral). On epinephrine and norepinephrine drips." There is also STD in V2-V4 (but maximal in V5-V6).
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