Ken Grauer, MD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The ECG and long lead II rhythm strip in Figure-1 — was obtained from a COVID positive patient with persistent tachycardia not responding to Diltiazem. Figure-1: The initial ECG — obtained from a patient with persistent tachycardia. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ).

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EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Sepsis COPD 195

EMDocs

APRIL 2, 2024

Check the pulse RSI= Resuscitation Sequence Intubation Hypoxia, Hypotension, and Acidosis are the reason patients code during/post intubation These patients are super high risk for all 4 Optimize first pass success – Induction agent + paralytic Unconscious patients will still have muscle tone Induction Ketamine or Etomidate at half doses (i.e.,

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Documentation/Coding CPR EKG/ECG Sepsis 115

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 5, 2020

This 60-something with h/o COPD and HFrEF (EF 25%) presented with SOB and chest pain. Here is the ECG: What do you think? Shah and Rubin studied the computer rhythm interpretation of 2160 12-lead ECGs, compared to 2 cardiologists [ 18 ]. noted computer over-interpretation (false positives) of AF in 9 to 19% of ECGs [ 19 ].

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EKG/ECG COPD Wellness Sepsis 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

It was edited by Smith CASE : A 52-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension and COPD summoned EMS with complaints of chest pain, weakness and nausea. An immediate 12-lead EKG was obtained: There is ST elevation in leads aVR and V1, with marked ST depression in I, II, III, aVF, V3-V6. What should be done?

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EKG/ECG Shock Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding 40