Episode 4019 22 min 0.5 CE Credits
OMI vs STEMI: Understanding Critical EKG Patterns in EMS (Part 2)
Part 2 of OMI vs STEMI: new EKG patterns EMS providers must know to avoid missing up to 25% of heart attacks in the prehospital setting.
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What You'll Learn
- Identify five non-STEMI ECG patterns that indicate high-risk occlusive myocardial infarction (OMI).
- Understand the pathophysiologic rationale behind ECG variations such as posterior MIs, AVR elevation, and hyperacute T-waves.
- Apply ECG interpretation strategies to improve field recognition of OMIs and support early cath lab activation.
Cardiology
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Credit Hours0.5 hrs
Leveladvanced
NREMT CategoryCardiology
AccreditationCAPCE
Price$5
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Episode Info
Episode#4019
Duration22 min
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