Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 28, 2018

This ECG (ECG #3) was recorded immediately after the last episode of pain spontaneously resolved. Angiographic and clinical characteristics of patients with unstable angina showing and ECG pattern indicating critical narrowing of the proximal LAD coronary artery. Here is the first post-cath ECG (ECG #4).

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EKG/ECG Burns Research Outcomes 52

RebelEM

JUNE 26, 2024

patients can jump from peaked T waves to sine wave) Management Basics: ABCs, IV, O 2 , Cardiac Monitor and, 12-lead EKG Identify + treat underlying cause of hyperkalemia (i.e. Definition: A serum potassium level > 5.5 rhabdomyolysis -> hydration) Remove inciting factors (i.e. furosemide) Dialysis for anuric patients (i.e.

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EKG/ECG Administration Burns EMS 58

PEMBlog

MAY 15, 2023

The majority of these are cardiac and so today we will review what to look for in your screening ECG. This is why ECG is recommended for all initial episodes of syncope with a reported sensitivity as high as 96%. Therefore, what are we looking for with our ECG? Concerning ECG findings Long QT syndrome: QTc longer than 480 msec.

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Pediatrics EKG/ECG Emergency Department Burns 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Up to 5% of burns occur secondary to electrical injuries, and this rises to 27% in developing countries. Significant injuries can occur even in the absence of extensive burns or other signs of external injury. Children, especially toddlers, may insert objects into outlets, leading to shocks or burns.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 80

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Pain can be associated with a friction rub on cardiac auscultation, a pericardial effusion on a bedside echocardiogram, or diffuse ST elevations on an EKG. 21 Case: A 40-year-old male presents to the ED with a burning epigastric pain that has been worsening over the past week. Pain can be improved or exacerbated with meals.

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Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 106