Mechanical Complications of STEMI

9 years ago

Unfortunately not every patient that suffers a STEMI makes a complete recovery, even if treated with primary PCI. Patients that…

Myths and Cognitive Biases in Interpretation of Wide Complex Tachycardias

9 years ago

“Today, the vogue seems to be an irresistible urge to call VT supraventricular with aberration...” Marriott A middle-aged male with…

55 year old male with altered mental status, hypothermia, and Osborn waves

9 years ago

A 55 year old man is brought in by EMS for altered mental status. It is the middle of February…

Prehospital Use of 10% Dextrose for Management of Severe Hypoglycemia

9 years ago

Diabetic emergencies constitute a substantial percentage of ‘9-1-1’ calls and emergency department visits, with occurrences expected to rise as the…

Cardiac Cath Lab Activation for Subtle Acute Inferior STEMI

9 years ago

EMS responds to a 78 year old male complaining of chest pain. On initial observation the patient is pale, cool,…