A  75 year old male experienced a syncopal episode. The event was witnessed by family members who contacted 9-1-1. On arrival of EMS personnel the patient appears acutely ill. He is pale, diaphoretic and cool to touch. He states that he is feeling lightheaded and weak. Medical History Hypertension Hyperlipidemia Gout Bilateral knee replacement Left […]

It’s 06:30 when EMS is called to an inner-city apartment for an 18-year-old male having a seizure. After gaining entry into the building, Paramedics and First Responders trudge up two flights of stairs and down a narrow, dimly lit hallway, until they find an open door into a dark two-bedroom apartment.  There are three people […]

Ventricular Fibrillation is considered the most favorable cardiac arrest rhythm, and if treated promptly can result in ROSC with a favorable neurological outcome. Most survival rates are reported using witnessed arrest with a shockable rhythm as opposed to asystole or PEA, as the outcomes of these rhythms are comparatively very poor. The Resuscitation Academy mantra […]

What is SVT with aberrancy? The term “SVT with aberrancy” tends to throw many providers off so let’s start by defining SVT using the 2015 ACC/AHA/HRS Guidelines as reference. “An umbrella term used to describe tachycardias (atrial and/or ventricular rates in excess of 100 bpm at rest), the mechanism of which involves tissue from the His […]