STEMI Alert Criteria and Guidelines
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When should a STEMI Alert be called?

  • When a patient meets the STEMI Alert criteria and none of the exclusion criteria (correct)
  • When a patient has ECG readings consistent with the STEMI Alert criteria
  • When a patient is asymptomatic
  • When a patient has a heart rate above 100 bpm

    • What is one of the criteria for declaring a STEMI Alert?

  • Patient has new or presumably new ST segment elevation > 1 mm in two anatomically contiguous leads (correct)
  • Patient has a heart rate above 120 bpm
  • Patient's name is transmitted with the ECG
  • Patient has ST segment elevation of any magnitude

    • What should be done as soon as possible after declaring a STEMI Alert?

  • Consult with an ACS specialist
  • Transmit a 12-lead ECG (correct)
  • Administer medication
  • Notify the transport hospital

    • What is a cause for exclusion from a STEMI Alert?

    <p>Being asymptomatic for an acute coronary syndrome event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be included when notifying the transport hospital during a STEMI Alert?

    <p>Transport radio report with patient condition information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to transmit the patient's name with the 12-lead ECG during a STEMI Alert?

    <p>To confirm the patient's identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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