HARTFORD — During August 2014, ASM Paramedic Preceptor Dave White and his preceptee Paramedic Sean Norton, aboard Andover Fire Department ambulance, wirelessly transmitted a 12-lead EKG to Saint Francis Hospital, activating their cardiac catherization lab from the field.
“What a great job with notification and communication by your medic! He called early (19:08) to have a conversation with MD regarding an unclear EKG and provided additional information on subsequent patches. I was very impressed with his professionalism and clinical skill. Early notification and a very well presented paramedic report to the MD allowed for early activation of our cath team by 13-18 minutes.” – John Quinlavin, EMS Manager, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.
EMS Agency: ASM
Indication: STEMI
Time | |||
ED Arrival | 19:29 | ||
Cath Lab Paged | 19:16 | ||
Cath start | 20:17 | ||
First PCI Time | 20:28 | ||
XXX – Total | |||
Door to Balloon Time | 0:59 |