EMS Today 2019

M.I. Missing Cardiac Patients? A Guide to Acute Coronary Syndromes (Room National Harbor 3)

22 Feb 19
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Basics of Clinical Practice

We know early acquisition and interpretation of 12 lead ECGs are key to effective treatment of patients with STEMI, but are we identifying all of the patients who should be evaluated with a 12 lead? Can 12 lead ECGs be effectively acquired by BLS providers? The answer is YES. This energetic lecture presents the pathophysiology of S-T elevation myocardial infarction in an easy-to-understand style to help you identify, triage and treat patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes. Rommie Duckworth will use the latest research behind the AHA Guidelines changes to help you detect and treat these frequently encountered patients.