ECG
Focus on what you can identify within an ECG tracing, rather than the criteria
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
POCUS, ECG and assessment findings to look for to avoid the RV spiral of death
Learn the age-related differences in a pediatric patient’s ECG and the changes to expect on a pediatric 12-lead ECG
Learn how to separate atrial activity from ventricular activity when interpreting a rhythm strip and the atrial flutter waves will stand out
Ada County Paramedics, a three-time Mission: Lifeline recipient, describes their collaborations with hospitals and doctors to improve STEMI care
Review the findings for a critical shock patient and understand the ominous implications of pathological Q waves
TASER weapons’ probes were described as “functionally similar” to an EKG
Learn to distinguish and verify electrical and mechanical capture when using a transcutaneous pacemaker on a patient with symptomatic bradycardia
Review the subtle signs of an acute ST-elevation MI with this case of a man presenting with “heavy” chest pain
Among this month’s clips were 12-lead ECG interpretation tips and a demonstration on how to assist with childbirth
Review the signs, symptoms and significant 12-Lead ECG findings for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
The card was designed by a company that is developing a mobile ECG device
Among this month’s best clips were tips on nasopharyngeal airway use and ECG interpretation
Review the findings and understand why we don’t like left bundle branch block
ECG acquisition, 12-lead mapping and airway management were your favorites
The app-based service allows medics to transmit ECGs and patient information to physicians
Use this method to identify landmarks as an alternative to the sternal notch placement of electrodes for acquiring a 12-lead ECG
Aberdeen fire and rescue looks for improvements with 15-lead ECG, invasive blood pressure monitoring, mechanical CPR, and impedance threshold devices
The accuracy of ECGs are directly related to the condition of the electrodes, and how they come in contact with the patient
We need to modify our thinking to include serial 12-lead ECGs as part of our reassessment, just like we would reassess vital signs or pain scale
Medics can use a new sensor and app to get ECG data on-the-fly from electrical impulses in patients’ fingertips
EMS responds to a 68-year-old male with chest discomfort. Should the treating paramedic call a Code STEMI? Part 2 of 2
EMS responds to a 68-year-old male with chest discomfort. Should the treating paramedic call a Code STEMI? Part 1 of 2
