Utilization of POCUS and ECG to improve prehospital detection of acute MI

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March 17 2025
Duration 48:48

Can ultrasound improve the detection of the MIs that aren’t obvious on ECG? Join paramedic Tyler Christifulli as he discusses this topic and provides some thoughts around the future of EMS.

At-a-glance:

[9:59] The cardiac territories obtained from a parasternal long axis view
[19:17] The cardiac territories obtained from a parasternal short axis view
[35:27] Using both ECG and point-of-care ultrasound in a prehospital cardiac assessment
[39:00] Q&A with webinar attendees

Christifulli walks through clinical scenarios in which using cardiac ultrasound as a paramedic has altered the decision-making process and changed patients’ treatment courses. He delves into the methods in which EMTs can get parasternal long views and parasternal short views, and what to look for. He also shares insight into using both point-of-care ultrasound and ECG to get a complete picture of the patient’s cardiac situation before the patient is dropped off at the hospital.

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Disclaimer

Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.