Using EMS Dispatch to Trigger STEMI Alerts Decreases Door-to-Balloon Times
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Stowens, Justin C.; Sonnad, Seema S.; Rosenbaum, Robert A.
Introduction: We sought to determine the potential reduction in door-to-balloon time (DTB) byallowing paramedics to perform prehospital ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) notificationusing brief communications via emergency medical services (EMS) 9-1-1 dispatchers as soon asthey saw a STEMI on 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG). Our hypothesis was that earlier cardiaccatheterization lab (CCL) activation would improve overall DTB and avoid delays arising from onsceneissues or the time required to deliver a full report.
2015
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
16/3
Stowens, Justin C.; Sonnad, Seema S.; Rosenbaum, Robert A.