Archive for March2009

Prehospital 12 lead ECG quiz for the kitchen table
March 19, 2009 | Uncategorized | Tom Bouthillet | 9 Comments

1. Which of the following statements about axis determination is false? a.) The normal quadrant is the left inferior quadrant.b.) When leads I and aVF show an upright QRS complex, the axis is in the normal quadrant.c.) For the axis to be normal, the QRS complex in lead I can be negative as long as […]

Chest pain and ST-segment elevation that resolves after nitroglycerin
March 13, 2009 | ems-topics, patient-management | Tom Bouthillet | 28 Comments
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Here’s an interesting case that illustrates the value of prehospital 12 lead ECGs. A 66 year old male became suddenly ill while playing tennis. Bystanders state that he struck the ball with his racket, staggered a few steps, placed his hand over his chest, and sat down on the tennis court. 9-1-1 was contacted immediately. […]

AHA M:L survey reveals problems
March 1, 2009 | Uncategorized | Tom Bouthillet | 5 Comments

News release American Heart Association EMS Survey Uncovers Deficiencies in Response, Treatment and Transfer of Patients With Most Deadly Heart Attacks The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline (AHA ML) conducted a survey of the nation’s EMS systems. Significant findings include: Only half of EMS systems have 12 lead ECG monitors on 75 percent or more […]