Posterior STEMI and Prehospital Tenecteplase (TNK)

9 years ago

EMS is called to the home of a 62-year-old female who complains of shortness of breath and epigastric discomfort. On…

Mechanical Complications of STEMI

10 years ago

Unfortunately not every patient that suffers a STEMI makes a complete recovery, even if treated with primary PCI. Patients that…

Myths and Cognitive Biases in Interpretation of Wide Complex Tachycardias

10 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

10 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

10 years ago

Diabetic emergencies constitute a substantial percentage of ‘9-1-1’ calls and emergency department visits, with occurrences expected to rise as the…