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,…

ST-Segment Elevation in Elderly Patient Following Smoke Inhalation

9 years ago

EMS was dispatched to an 82-year-old female complaining of smoke inhalation following a fire originating in her clothes dryer. On…