12-Lead ECG in Paramedic Practice

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Introduction

PurPose

To introduce a systematic approach to the management of chest pain consistent with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) that incorporates Code STEMI activation by Paramedics.

learning outComes • Describe the clinical presentation of myocardial infarction • Discuss the diagnostic criteria for STEMI • Discuss atypical STEMI presentation • Describe the systematic approach to the management of ACS chest pain • Describe the SA Ambulance Service Code STEMI Activation process • List the Code STEMI activation criteria

12-Lead ECG in Paramedic Practice

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Code STEMI Activation for Paramedics V1.1 for eLearn 2023