First Responder Wellness

APRIL 12, 2023

When someone experiences physical symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS), the body does not remember the event as something in the past. These stress responses can potentially persist long after the event has occurred, leaving the sufferer wondering why they are experiencing such symptoms.

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not-on-my-shift

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

If you’ve ever wondered what all those leads and sticky dots were doing when placed over a patient in a hospital or in a film then they were probably having their heart monitored. And by monitored, they were probably having some form of ECG (Electrocardiogram. with a C, for Cardio. Not E K G, like how the septics spell.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

He stated it was similar to prior heart attacks. Today's patient is high-risk ( ie, in a high "prevalence" group for having an acute coronary event ). Even before looking at his ECG — our "mindset" needs to be to assume an acute cardiac event until we can prove otherwise. The pain was still ongoing at arrival.

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 13, 2024

The incident in question also highlighted the impact that workplace violence and mental health can have on the victims who are present during such events. This allows professionals to develop a sense of passion for, and fulfillment from, their chosen field. We must know a little about a lot or, more accurately, a lot about a lot.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

No similar symptoms in the past. No prior exertional complaints of chest pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, or undue shortness of breath. No family history of sudden cardiac death, cardiomyopathy, premature CAD, or other cardiac issues. He denied headache or neck pain associated with exertion. No further troponins were measured. Covid PCR negative.

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Peter Canning

MAY 12, 2024

Ketamine has been linked to adverse events that involve respiratory depression. If they are fighting and their heart is going at 180, I want to get them calmed down. Someone with an enlarged heart, on meth, who has been tazered, and is still fighting is at risk of a heart attack and should be sedated.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This is critical to understand because it affects how much oxygen reaches other areas of the body like the brain, heart, and kidneys. ” A “code” for EMTs means the most severe medical emergency—a heart attack, with breathing and circulation compromised.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

History of Present Illness (HPI): Provide a focused history of the current problem, highlighting key elements such as associated symptoms, past medical history, medications, and recent events. A cacophony of sounds envelops you. The relentless beeping and chirping of monitors created a dissonant symphony. What are their expectations?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

He reports this was similar to how he felt when he had his heart attack 4 years prior, now s/p 4 stents. Smith this patient has known coronary disease from a previous MI, and in his words his CP ( C hest P ain ) felt "like his previous heart attack". He states that it feels like burning and pressure, like GERD.

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