SunshineCamo
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This was a scenario put to me recently. 66 year old man complaining of chest pain after a syncopal episode and hitting his head. Vitals are within normal limits, BP slightly elevated. 12-lead shows ST elevation in lateral leads. 3" laceration to the back of his head. States "I felt light-headed and my chest started hurting. I fell and hit my head".
Because of the head trauma I didn't go the chest pain protocol route. Looking back now I think I should have at very least asked medical control, and probably should have treated the chest pain.
Because of the head trauma I didn't go the chest pain protocol route. Looking back now I think I should have at very least asked medical control, and probably should have treated the chest pain.