Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 31, 2020
The article by Aslanger, Smith et al that is featured above in today’s post has just been published. The above-cited newly published article by Aslanger, Smith et al provides further support to the growing body of literature of why we should compel ourselves to do so. P.S.: Our September 3, 2020 post features Dr.
REBEL EM
JULY 3, 2023
Article: Rossi N et al. They utilized EMR to gather comprehensive data on patients who received IV calcium and IV diltiazem, or IV diltiazem monotherapy for the treatment of patients with AF/AFL with RVR. The study was dependent on EMR documentation which is prone to error. Am J Emerg Med.
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Paramedic Training Spot
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
EMR vs. EMT vs. MICP vs. MICN There are four different levels of medical first responders in New Jersey: EMRs, EMTs, MICPs, and MICNs. EMRs, or Emergency Medical Responders , know the basics of emergency medical care; They are trained in basic First Aid and CPR, and are taught proper body mechanics when lifting and moving patients.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Arterial pulse tapping artifact [link] This online article references the article below by Emre Aslanger, a great guy who occasionally corresponds with me about ECGs. NOTE: I reproduce below ( in Figures-3 , - 4 and - 5 ) — the 3-page article by Rowlands and Moore ( J. Aslanger E, Yalin K.
AAEM RSA
MAY 7, 2021
Yet, some articles estimate that 10% of EMS transports are “low acuity,” involving minor ailments like musculoskeletal injuries or mild upper respiratory infections. The integration with EMRs also provides a better way for hospitals to collect data to determine the true impact of their transportation programs.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 30, 2018
Ryan Burch, RN, was the nurse caring for the patient, later sent me the same ECG, stating the following: "This ECG had people stumped and concerned but I read an article in www.ecgmedicaltraining.com (see below) about an artifact a few weeks prior which I thought looked similar and the suggestion was that a lead had been placed over an artery.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Written by Emre Aslanger (Emre is our newest editor. As per Dr. Aslanger and his citation of the J Am Heart Assoc article by Meyers, Smith et al — posterior leads are not needed for the diagnosis of acute posterior OMI! Here are his publications.) He says that the pain intensity was 10/10 at home but now about 4/10.
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