EKG Monitoring
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Learn what to look for, including absent P-waves, to identify ventricular tachycardia
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Avoid misdiagnosing atrial flutter as sinus tachycardia by mastering these ECG interpretation strategies
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The newest ambulance cot will increase patient handling safety, and the EMS-to-hospital notification system aims to improve patient care
EMS providers will get 90 modems and data plans for units to transmit electrocardiograms from the field
The award was presented to Somerset-Pulaski EMS Chief Steve Eubank for going above and beyond for pediatric patients
Tips for training EMS providers on interpreting a 12-lead, from studying EKG renderings and understanding their clinical significance
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Focus on assessing and treating the patient’s basic life threats before interrogating bystanders or investigating the scene
Overexertion is a major issue for EMTs – refer to this infographic to identify these serious warning signs.
Researchers find a growing number of patients without a spontaneous heartbeat who regain consciousness while receiving CPR
A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for medications, airway insertion and confirmation, defibrillation and post-arrest care
Use this method to identify landmarks as an alternative to the sternal notch placement of electrodes for acquiring a 12-lead ECG
EMS can determine when to administer nitroglycerine by utilizing the Lifepak 15 – placing EKG electrodes on the wrists and ankles in anticipation of running a full 12-lead EKG
The EMS industry needs its own Steve Jobs
What is happening to this patient?
With a little effort and preparation, obtaining an artifact free 12-lead ECG tracing from any patient can be easy
