I came from a very progressive service to a very slow service: but with the capability to have anything, money no object type place.
some of the medics are trying to convince the service that we need to have 12 lead capability; we are using Lifepack 12's without 12 leads.
our senior medic/supervisor keeps saying that it won't make any difference in pt care: I tell him he is right with a patient who is having classic MI symptoms, but on the pt's who are having odd symptoms it can make a world of difference.
such as nausea and vomiting: normal transport to small hospital with no cardiac capability 40 min away; but if I did a 12 lead and showed MI, I would intercept with a helicopter or take straight to a level 1 center with cardiac services about 75 min away.
need some good reference articles on why it makes a difference and that type of thing.
thank you
some of the medics are trying to convince the service that we need to have 12 lead capability; we are using Lifepack 12's without 12 leads.
our senior medic/supervisor keeps saying that it won't make any difference in pt care: I tell him he is right with a patient who is having classic MI symptoms, but on the pt's who are having odd symptoms it can make a world of difference.
such as nausea and vomiting: normal transport to small hospital with no cardiac capability 40 min away; but if I did a 12 lead and showed MI, I would intercept with a helicopter or take straight to a level 1 center with cardiac services about 75 min away.
need some good reference articles on why it makes a difference and that type of thing.
thank you