EKG Monitoring
The EKG monitoring topic section includes recent news, articles, features and videos about EKG monitoring.
Learn what to look for, including an extra notch within the T-wave, to identify atrial tachycardia
Signs of PACS that will help you eliminate EKG rhythms to make your diagnosis
Learn how to separate atrial activity from ventricular activity when interpreting a rhythm strip and the atrial flutter waves will stand out
Understand why blood pressure and heart rate may not be a good early indicator of a hypovolemic shock state
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Both sinus arrests and sinus exit blocks are characterized by an irregular rhythm associated with pauses; which is it?
Eliminate EKG rhythms until there is only one probable interpretation
Focus on what you can identify within an ECG tracing, rather than the criteria
POCUS, ECG and assessment findings to look for to avoid the RV spiral of death
The Index tracks data for more than 2,600 EMS agencies across the country
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Montgomery County Hospital District shares 3 years of results of a hyperkalemia treatment protocol
The 2022 ESO EMS Index also showed an increase in stroke assessment performance, and that most patients were transported without lights and siren
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
Reviewing the pediatric evidence for stay and play or load and go
As device manufacturers continue to explore the potential of wearable tech, we’re discovering new applications and opportunities for health monitoring
Make sure each of your service’s cardiac arrest patients get the best chance of survival by prioritizing high-quality CPR in training and in practice
In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal
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Rapid restoration of blood flow is the most critical determiner of functional brain survival
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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
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Researchers find a growing number of patients without a spontaneous heartbeat who regain consciousness while receiving CPR
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