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Early repol or anterior OMI?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He noted that his father died from a heart attack in his early 50s prompting his presentation to the emergency department. He reported substernal chest pressure with radiation to his left arm that started at work several hours prior to arrival and had somewhat improved since onset.

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EMT Essentials: Mastering SAMPLE History and OPQRST Pain Assessment Techniques

EMT Training Station

For example, sudden pain might suggest an acute condition like a heart attack , while gradual pain might be more indicative of a chronic issue. Documentation Errors : Inaccurate or incomplete documentation can affect patient care continuity. Provocation/Palliation : What makes the pain better or worse?

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46 year old with chest pain develops a wide complex rhythm -- see many examples

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He reported a history of “Wolf-Parkinson-White” and “heart attack” but said neither had been treated. He had no previously documented medical problems except polysubstance use. These diagnoses were not found in his medical records nor even a baseline ECG. An ECG was obtained shortly after arrival: What do you think?

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A Day in the Life of an EMT: The Challenges and Rewards of Emergency Medicine

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

One example is when an EMT is called to a scene where a patient is experiencing a heart attack. Through detailed documentation, EMTs efficiently communicate with other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. Responding to each call requires an EMT to assess the situation quickly and determine the best action.

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NREMT Practice Test

BoostPrep

Question A patient having a panic attack can manifest signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Which of the following is not a sign or symptom associated with a panic attack? What procedure should be followed when attempting to correct your documentation?

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