Recent content by Angel Barrientos

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    Battle of the Best 12 Lead ECG Placement!

    What are the Pros and Cons of placing the RA and LA leads on the forearm vs. placing the same leads right on the deltoids? As an EMT, I was always told to place the leads on the forearms or wrist by the Firefighter paramedics, but some of my clinical instructors have said that is wrong or that...
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    12 Lead ECG and Pacing Inquiry

    Thank you all Very Much for your responses!!!
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    12 Lead ECG and Pacing Inquiry

    Hi! I am a preceptee for an ER medical doctor in San Diego. On a recent cardiac case, I overheard the cardiologist say that "All the ECG leads must be firmly attached, when performing transcutaneous pacing, because the pads that pace DO NOT analyze heart rhythms...There is NO device with pads...
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