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Improving Electrocardiography Diagnostic Accuracy in Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Educating correct ECG interpretation is a way to promote the satisfaction and competency the diagnostic service providers.Caspian journal of internal medicine · 2024Article
- Paramedic Ability in Interpreting Electrocardiogram with ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) in Saudi Arabia.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAccuracy of electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation is important for identification of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel who recognize STEMI in the field and activate the coronary catheterization laboratory. According to previous research, there is improvement in diagnosis of STEMIs for healthcare providers who read an average of > 20 ECGs per week. This study evaluated the effectiveness of online ECG modules on improving diagnostic accuracy.
methodsEMS personnel received 25 ECGs per week to interpret via an online program. Diagnostic accuracy was assessed for improvement via completion of an ECG evaluation package before and after the intervention. Job satisfaction data were collected to determine the impact of the educational initiative.
resultsA total of 64 participants completed the study. Overall, there was an improvement in ECG diagnostic accuracy from 50.8% to 61.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 7.7-13.2;
conclusionsECG exposure remains an important factor in improving the accuracy of ECG diagnosis in EMS personnel. Online education modules provide an easily accessible way of improving ECG interpretation with the opportunity for positive downstream effects on patient outcomes and resource use.
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