Tri-State Ambulance in Wis., Transmitting ECG Data from Field to ED

  La Crosse, WI (WXOW) - Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. When someone suffers a heart attack, every second counts. Paramedics are often the first on the scene, and making sure they have the tools they need to save lives is a priority. EMS can now transmit important detailed information to hospitals from the field with just a click of a button. Emergency Responders like Tri-State Ambulance have had access to 12-lead ECG machines for years, but over the past few, they have been able to share that information from the field to the ER. While the patient is on their way from the scene to the hospital, the ER staff can review that information and make treatment decisions on the fly, saving precious time. Tri-State said the time from call to ER treatment has seen dramatic improvement as the technology develops.
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