EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 8, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review by Dr. Stephen Smith @smithECGblog I was reviewing ECG’s in our LifeNet database and happened upon this one without any knowledge of clinical circumstances. 1] Here is the admitting ED ECG after cancellation of Code STEMI. 1] Driver, B.

STEMI 130

STEMI ALS Coronary CAD 130

EMS 12-Lead

JUNE 20, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review provided by Dr. Steve Smith @SmithECGblog I was conducting QA/QI on two very recent cases and was struck by the uniqueness of both. A prehospital STEMI activation was transmitted to the closest PCI center, and 324mg ASA was administered.

ACS 130

ACS Coronary STEMI CAD 130

EMS 12-Lead

MAY 20, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review and commentary by Dr. Steve Smith [link] @SmithECGblog It is early-summer, approximately 1330 hours, no cloud cover overhead, and 86 degrees with high humidity. As it currently stands, an ST/S ratio >15% should raise awareness for new anterior STEMI.

Coronary 130

Coronary STEMI Firefighter ED 130

EMS 12-Lead

MAY 8, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review provided by Dr. Steve Smith [link] @SmithECGBlog An adult female called 911 for chest discomfort and difficulty breathing. Then, three minutes later… Crews activated STEMI as she deteriorated into PEA arrest. Wolters-Kluwer: Philadelphia, PA. [2]

STEMI 130

STEMI ED EMS Firefighter 130

EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 2, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Expert commentary provided by Dr. Ken Grauer CASE 1 An 82 y/o Male called 911 for sudden onset dizziness while at rest. ASA 324mg was administered while a STEMI activation was simultaneously transmitted to the nearest PCI center. 4] Baranchuk, A, et al.

ALS 130

ALS STEMI Coronary OR 130