Introduction to 12-Lead ECG Acute Coronary Syndromes & Pre-hospital CO2

Presented by Tim Phalen &

Sponsored by Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad

Sunday March 1, 2009

1pm to 4pm STEMI: The Basics,

5p to 7p STEMI: Beyond the Basics

Dinner Provided

(register for either or both allowed, class limits 100 people)

William Penn Fire Company

123 Main Street

Hulmeville, PA 19047

STEMI: The Basics

This course is for those who want to become more confident and comfortable with their use of the 12-lead ECG with potential STEMI patients.  You will first develop a systematic approach to recognize genuine ST segment elevation when present.  Next, once genuine ST segment has been identified the you will learn to balance out the likelihood of the elevation being produced by STEMI or one of the STEMI impostors (non-infarct causes of ST elevation).  These fundamental concepts are solidified through extensive practice and case studies.  Also covered are important topics such as an overview of 15 lead and 18 lead ECGs, “Who gets a 12-lead” and how to rapidly obtain an ECG this is clear and accurate.

STEMI: Beyond the Basics

This course is intended to take providers already familiar with the essentials of STEMI recognition to the next level.  You will learn how to recognize evidence of new onset Left Bundle Branch Block (the other indication for immediate reperfusion).  In addition, you will get more detail on how to utilize additional lead ECGs to not only better identify STEMI but to also help tailor the management of STEMI complications such as hypotension, Chest pain and AV block.  Also discussed are strategies to improve your identification of the top STEMI impostors AND know what ECG findings suggest STEMI even in the presence of a potential impostor.  Included are extensive review and practice sessions to help you retain these concepts.

Tim Phalen has been presenting 12-lead education to EMS audiences for over a decade.  To date more than 25,000 EMS providers have attended one of his programs. He also is the author of The 12-lead ECG in Acute Myocardial Infarction, published by Mosby.  Both his programs and his book are known for the easy to understand manner in which information is presented.

This class is compliments of Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad.

THIS CLASS IS FULL AT THIS TIME.  IF ANY SEATS BECOME AVAILABLE, THE LINK
FOR REGISTRATION WILL BE POSTED HERE, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK.

Continuing education credits have been applied for.