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See OMI vs. STEMI philosophy in action

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

by Emre Aslanger Dr. Aslanger is our newest editorial member. Dr. Aslanger is also the author of the DIFFOCULT study: Emre K. Often with serial ECG changes — there will be 1 or 2 leads that "stand out" for being definitely different! He is an interventional cardiologist in Turkey. He has 40 packs-year of smoking history.

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The Concomitant Use of Calcium and Diltiazem for Rapid Atrial Fibrillation

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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. Hypotension in these patients can complicate management.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

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.

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OMI-NOMI paradigm established as better than STEMI-NSTEMI with new article

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Terminal QRS distortion ( ie, the absence of both a J-wave and an S-wave in either lead V2 or lead V3 ) — SEE My Comment in the November 14, 2019 post for an illustration and description of T-QRS-D. The more leads with suspicious findings — the greater the concern for an acute ongoing event.

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50 year old with acute chest pain, with ‘normal’ ECG and falling troponin

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Smith : the definition of MI is based on clinical criteria and troponin. So under the OMI paradigm, expert-trained AI would help providers identify OMI and this patient would have had immediate cath lab activation, without any need to wait for repeat ECGs or troponin levels.

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The 10 Best Ways to Study for the NREMT Exam

Paramedic Training Spot

You will definitely thank yourself. For that reason, the first thing (and probably also the last thing) you should do is go straight to the source, the NREMT. Read these pages carefully so that you can prepare yourself fully for the exam that is coming your way. If you use a paid or reputable site, then you are good to go.

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NREMT Practice Test

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EMT Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation Practice Test Time limit: 0 Quiz Summary 0 of 10 Questions completed Questions: Information You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again. Quiz is loading… You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz. You must first complete the following: Results Quiz complete.

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