Prehospital misidentification of tachydysrhythmias: A report of five cases

Identification and treatment of tachydysrhythmias is an important element of prehospital care. Five cases of prehospital misidentification of tachydysrhythmias are presented to highlight the challenges and pitfalls of field management. The literature is reviewed and discussed in light of new therapi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of emergency medicine 1993-07, Vol.11 (4), p.431-436
1. Verfasser:	De Lorenzo, Robert A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences biotelemetry Cardiac dysrhythmias Cardiology. Vascular system Diagnostic Errors dysrhythmia electrocardiogram Electrocardiography emegency medical services Emergency Medical Service Communication Systems Emergency Medical Services Heart Humans Male Medical sciences tachycardia Tachycardia - diagnosis Tachycardia - therapy Tachycardia, Supraventricular - diagnosis Tachycardia, Ventricular - diagnosis tachydysrhythmia
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Zusammenfassung:	Identification and treatment of tachydysrhythmias is an important element of prehospital care. Five cases of prehospital misidentification of tachydysrhythmias are presented to highlight the challenges and pitfalls of field management. The literature is reviewed and discussed in light of new therapies and technology. Guidelines for patient subgroups potentially benefitting from on-line medical control and biotelemetry are explored.
ISSN:	0736-4679 2352-5029
DOI:	10.1016/0736-4679(93)90246-4