Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

He stated it was similar to prior heart attacks. Here is his triage ECG: PM Cardio version: With no other information at all, I sent this ECG to Dr. Smith, who replied: "I think it is real. Like Dr. Smith — I was shown this patient's initial ECG without the benefit of any clinical information. STD in V4-5 too."

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

On the other hand, you could be called in to attend to the victim of a car accident or a shooting or a heart attack, drowning, mountaineering accident, or drug overdose. Then click the link for your state’s EMS page and look around the resulting web page for information related to certifications and training.

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Broken Paramedic

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Indeed, Herts Urgent Care tends to perform better than most in the national figures and I do not currently have access to the information to explain any disparity. The inability to see the patient means that the call-taker is reliant on the information given by the caller. Thank you for contributing.

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BoostPrep

APRIL 26, 2022

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. Question A patient having a panic attack can manifest signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Hence you can not start it again.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

For more information about becoming a better EMT, check out EMS World, a website that creates content for practical healthcare education and improves patient care, outcomes, and lives. ” A “code” for EMTs means the most severe medical emergency—a heart attack, with breathing and circulation compromised.

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High Performance EMS

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Read on to find out how you can be a part of building informed communities and activating citizen responses. Consider the alternative when the telecommunicator informs the caller, “ There is an AED at the front desk, and one on the pool deck; is someone there with you that can go retrieve one? View live stats for the registry here.

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EMT Training Station

JUNE 18, 2023

Let’s dive in and unravel the complexities of the cardiovascular system and the crucial role you play as an EMT in managing heart conditions. This article is for informational purposes only and is NOT a replacement for proper education and training. This is especially true for those who suffer from cardiovascular disease.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, patients are neither knowledgeable about our opaque trauma protocols nor informed about trauma activations. 1 The time pressure of trauma resuscitations and the variable severity of injury make obtaining informed consent before a trauma exam difficult. In these cases, provide treatment first, and obtain formal consent later.”

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

He reported a history of “Wolf-Parkinson-White” and “heart attack” but said neither had been treated. Learning points: Both patients and other medical providers can report confusing and often contradictory information that obfuscates the diagnosis (in this case, WPW). The LCx and OM vessels are not as well visualized.

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not-on-my-shift

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

You will need to explain your procedure and what it entails so that they have ‘informed consent’ to say yes or no. Tell the patient what you are doing and keep them informed as you go along. If you are placing the leads on a ‘real’ heart attack patient, chances are they will be sweating – a lot!

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

During the briefing, the team reviews essential information from the previous shift's reports, including patient details, medications administered, and potential ongoing issues. This information is vital to providing seamless patient care, as it allows the team to pick up where the previous shift left off and ensure continuity of care.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

This was sent to me with no information and I immediately replied that it was diagnostic of LAD OMI. I sent this ECG to Dr. Smith, with the only information that it is a 17 year old with chest pain. He was transitioned to oral heart failure medications and discharged home slightly over one week after presentation.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. CPR was initiated immediately.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Organize Your Thoughts: In the fast-paced ED, there’s no time for rambling or disorganized information. Her grandfather died of a heart attack last year at the age of 92. Any history of heart disease? Patient: Yes, my dad had a heart attack when he was in his 40s. Has never had an STI. A boy named Thomas.

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