FOAMfrat

DECEMBER 26, 2024

CAD notes indicate that the caller was walking in the park and came across a vehicle in the far corner of the parking lot. WE, AS EMS PROFESSIONALS, SHALL PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, APPROPRIATE CARE TO ALL PATIENTS. Its mid-Monday morning on a crisp spring day. Youve been alerted to a one-down call at a local park.

Epinephrine 116

Epinephrine First Responder OR Emergency Management 116

Core EM

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Metoprolol Considerations: Dosing (5 mg every 10-15 minutes, max 15 mg), benefits in CAD and HF, limitations in asthma/COPD patients. Treatment Approaches for AF Types General Rapid AF: First Line Agents: Metoprolol vs. Diltiazem. Diltiazem Advantages: Faster action, suitability in asthma/COPD, typical dosing (0.25 mg/kg if needed).

CAD 130

CAD OR 130

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

By Magnus Nossen This ECG is from a young man with no risk factors for CAD, he presented with chest pain. Before the lab values returned this patient had a n emergent coronary CT angiogram done that ruled out CAD. How would you assess this ECG? How confident are you in your assessment? What is your next step?

Coronary 108

Coronary CAD ACS OR 108

FirstNet Authority

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2002, Jennifer transitioned to the Broomfield Police Department in Colorado where she dispatched and served as an Emergency Medical Coordinator, Communications Training Officer, Public Education Coordinator, and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Project Lead.

Public Safety 52

Public Safety CAD Public Information First Responder 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This is for the version housed on Telegram: [link] You can get the full PM Cardio app here if you live in the UK or EU (or say you do upon registration): [link] Case Continued The cath lab was activated and the patient received 180 mg of ticagrelor, and then was transported to the cath lab.

CAD 104

CAD ED OR Coronary 104

EMS 12-Lead

AUGUST 14, 2022

Otherwise, no admission of CAD, HLD, or family history of sudden cardiac death. He described the pain as “nagging,” and equally not exacerbated by any kind of movement. A pertinent medical history remarkable for HTN was disclosed, which was well controlled on Rx Olmesartan.

MICU 130

MICU STEMI CAD Coronary 130

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 2, 2022

Major adverse cardiac event rates in moderate-risk patients: Does prior coronary disease matter? AEM June 2022.

Coronary 100

Coronary Heart Attack ACS CAD 100

ESO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

With API , participating CAD and RMS vendors will be able to automatically send data back and forth to NERIS. For any CAD and RMS vendors who are interested, you can share information and ask questions during the USFA development tea m’s regular NERIS office hours.

CAD 59

CAD Mobile Integrated Health PSAP Community Paramedicine 59

FirstWatch

AUGUST 2, 2023

With FirstWatch, I get alerted through CAD triggers on my phone as soon as that call comes through. Having instant access to CAD data allows me to do this.” Lay of the Land It’s not just the CAD data the chief appreciates. “I PD continues to innovate, despite staffing challenges Chief Jeffrey Beazizo of the Lake Stevens, Wash.,

CAD 52

CAD 52

NVFC

JULY 16, 2024

Once the new system is in place, it will also be able to integrate information from the computer-aided dispatch system (CADS). Implementation and Benefits NERIS will require a significant update to the current records management system software, or alternatively, the use of a new free app for collecting incident data.

Firefighter 105

Firefighter Emergency Response CAD OR 105

ESO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We hope to have a basic NERIS-compliant beta early in 2025, with additional updates (CAD imports, ESO EHR integration, ESO Insights reporting, etc.) It will be a simplified version and may not yet be ideal for agencies with ESO suite integrations like CAD and EHR imports. The timeline may vary.

CAD 59

CAD Public Safety First Responder OR 59

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 23, 2024

Stated differently, the differential diagnosis for the presenting syndrome was either ventricular fibrillation due to acute coronary syndrome, or idiopathic ventricular fibrillation and bystander stable CAD.

Coronary 118

Coronary CAD CPR Critical Care 118

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

A man in his mid 60s with history of CAD and stents experienced sudden onset epigastric abdominal pain radiating up into his chest at home, waking him from sleep. This is a re-post of an excellent case from 2021. See it again now, along with our new Queen of Hearts functionality. We've come a long way in 2 years! And the pace only quickens.

OR 127

OR STEMI Coronary CAD 127

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Prospective observational pre/post cohort study including patients successfully resuscitated from OHCA without a clear diagnosis who were stable for CT Excluded < 18 years, DNR, obvious cause of arrest, severe renal dysfunction, known cardiomyopathy or obstructive CAD Control (Pre): Standard approach for diagnosis post-arrest but eligible for (..)

ICU 95

ICU CAD ALS OR 95

EMS 12-Lead

JUNE 20, 2022

Moreover, he had no pertinent medical history to report in terms of CAD, HTN, HLD, or DM, for example. CASE 1 A 45 y/o Male called 911 for new onset central chest discomfort, non-radiating, 5/10 pain scale, and without any vomiting, diaphoresis, or pallor. A 12 Lead ECG was recorded.

ACS 130

ACS Coronary STEMI CAD 130

High Performance EMS

JANUARY 26, 2021

Your existing historical CAD records contain the necessary information to build such dynamic views in real-time. The existence of identifiable causes explains the ability to properly forecast the vicinity of calls in addition to their timing.

Emergency Response 100

Emergency Response CAD Emergency Medical Services Ambulance 100

FirstWatch

JUNE 18, 2024

During this engaging session, we will explore cutting-edge technology that EMS systems use to tackle this problem in near real-time.

Overdose 40

Overdose CAD Emergency Medical Services EMS 40

EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 8, 2022

Furthermore, there was no family history of early CAD, MI, or sudden cardiac death. He reported to EMS a medical history of GERD only. The physical exam was unremarkable for diaphoresis or pallor, and he denied any episodes of vomiting.

STEMI 130

STEMI ALS Coronary CAD 130

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 20, 2024

Scattered other nonobstructive CAD. Angiogram around 9am: Culprit lesion mid LAD 100% stenosis TIMI 0 TIMI 3 after PCI Severe apical dyskinesis, severe anteroapical akinesis.

STEMI 121

STEMI CAD ED ALS 121

International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

This included date, POE, patient demographics, chief complaint, computer-aided dispatch (CAD), provider impression (diagnosis), and time out of service. The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) provided data for all encounters between February 2017 and January 2023.

Prehospital Care Provider 52

Prehospital Care Provider CAD Emergency Medical Services EMS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

Sent by Anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers A man in his 60s with history of CAD and 2 prior stents presented to the ED complaining of acute heavy substernal chest pain that began while eating breakfast about an hour ago, and had been persistent since then, despite EMS administering aspirin and nitroglycerin. Pre-intervention.

CAD 52

CAD ACS STEMI Coronary 52

EMS 12-Lead

JULY 24, 2023

These concerns were readily conveyed to my supervising cardiologist with particular emphasis on high pretest probability for baseline advanced CAD (3-vessel disease, specifically) with a critically stenosed proximal LAD. A quick way to validate this conjecture is to simply acquire a secondary ECG, but I failed to do this in the moment.

Coronary 130

Coronary ACS CAD ED 130

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2019

However, a smooth tapering of the mid-RCA was seen, highlighted in red below: How do we explain the MI if no sign of CAD was found? This MI wasn’t caused by a ruptured plaque of CAD - it was a coronary artery dissection of the RCA. This case occurred 10+ years ago. Excellent description by Dr.

Coronary 52

Coronary CAD ACS STEMI 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2010

He had no previous history of CAD, and presented with very typical waxing and waning chest pain, much worse with exertion but also present at rest and on presentation, though his pain was minimal at the time of the ECG. I saw this 59 year old male 3 weeks ago. Blood pressure was 150/80.

STEMI 52

STEMI CAD OR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Patient stated that he has had glucose over 400 even though he has not missed any doses of insulin.

ED 119

ED Coronary CAD STEMI 119

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 1, 2012

This was a middle aged female with a h/o CAD who presented to the ED by EMS sudden onset of central chest pressure 45 min prior to ED arrival with associated diaphoresis and SOB.  There is LVH and there are ST-T abnormalities (large inferior T-waves and ST elevation, with reciprocal findings in aVL).

STEMI 52

STEMI CAD ED EMS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

Similarly, if a patient with known CAD presents with refractory ischemic chest pain, the ECG barely matters: the pre-test likelihood of acute coronary occlusion is so high that they need an emergent angiogram. 1] European guidelines add "regardless of biomarkers".

STEMI 121

STEMI Coronary ALS CAD 121

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 24, 2015

He had a history of CAD with CABG. A middle-aged male had a V Fib arrest. He had not complained of any premonitory symptoms (which is very common). Here was his initial ED ECG: There is atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. There is profound ST depression especially in I, II, V2-V6.

Defibrillator 52

Defibrillator ACS CAD STEMI 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

The patient proceeded to cath where all coronaries were described as normal with no evidence of any CAD, spasm, or any other abnormality. She has not had a heart catheterization or after this event so the presence or absence of CAD is still unknown.

E-9-1-1 92

E-9-1-1 CAD OR STEMI 92

My Paramedic Blog

JULY 8, 2014

I hop into the ambulance, and log onto the CAD (Computer Assisted Dispatch) device. The call pops up onto our CAD. I look at the notes on the CAD it read: Crowning. Partner: “I’d prefer driving if you don’t mind.” Me: “Sure, that’s all good with me.” I wonder what intoxicated person we are going to pick up tonight. Me: “99 Fox.”

CAD 52

CAD Paramedic Ambulance Firefighter 52

ESO

JULY 25, 2023

There are five NERIS Fire Data Standards currently in development today – they are: core fire data specification, CAD interface standard and API guide, incident, investigative, and exposure data standards. What are the milestones? NFIRS will remain operational throughout the completion and launch of the new NERIS system.

Emergency Response 52

Emergency Response CAD 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2020

Diagnosis of MINOCA should be made according to the Fourth Universal Definition of MI, in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) (no lesion ≥50%). The authors recommend using optical coherence tomography or intravascular ultrasound imaging in patients with evidence of nonobstructive CAD by angiogram. myocarditis).

Defibrillator 52

Defibrillator CPR Coronary CAD 52

Emergency Medicine Ireland

DECEMBER 7, 2020

As the pregnant population continues to age and with RF and smoking and DM still common we can expect to see pregnant woman with CAD. Well, most commonly we’re going to see ACS. Pregnancy itself with its bump in plasma volume, reduced Hb and increased cardiac output is like one long exercise stress test.

Critical Care 40

Critical Care CAD Plasma ACS 40

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Increased risk in those with preexisting CKD, other risk factors for renal disease (HTN or CAD), and those on ACEIs/ARBs. AKI associated with GLP-1 agonist therapy is prerenal in nature and associated with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and reduced oral intake.

Allergic Reaction 97

Allergic Reaction ALS CAD OR 97

EM Literature of Note

OCTOBER 18, 2021

CTCA certainly has a role in the evaluation of patients with chest pain and possible CAD, but certainly not as a routine investigation in the ED. So, a small decrease in invasive testing counterbalanced by the large baseline investment in non-invasive testing – without any clear patient-oriented benefit on health outcomes.

Coronary 40

Coronary CAD ED OR 40

OntarioMedic

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Table 1: American College of Cardiology–American Heart Association Classification of Chronic Heart Failure Stage Description A: High risk for developing heart failure Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, CAD, family history of cardiomyopathy B: Asymptomatic heart failure Previous MI, LV dysfunction, valvular heart disease C: Symptomatic heart failure Structural (..)

Coronary 52

Coronary CAD OR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

He had a family history of early CAD and occasional drug and tobacco use. It is not yet available, but this is your way to get on the list. link] Here is the history: A 30 yo man presented complaining of severe chest pain. The ECG was alarming to the ED physician who did indeed review it.

STEMI 52

STEMI CAD Coronary ALS 52