Episode 21: STEMI Alerts: Getting the Call Right

01/10/2025 31 min

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Episode Synopsis

This episode takes a closer look at STEMI alerts—when they apply, when they don’t, and why accuracy matters. Together with Dr. Jonathan Apfelbaum and EMS Lieutenant Dusty King, reviews the four key criteria, discusses common pitfalls and mimics, and walks through real-world cases where judgment calls made all the difference. The conversation highlights both the fundamentals and the nuances, giving EMS providers practical insight into balancing protocol, patient presentation, and sound clinical decision-making in the field.

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