EMS is called to the residence of a 41 year old female with chest pain.
Onset: Sudden while sweeping the floor
Provoke: Nothing makes the pain better or worse
Quality: Tightness
Radiate: The pain does not radiate
Severity: 8/10
Time: 20 minutes prior to EMS arrival
Past medical history: MI, Pacemaker/ICD
Medications: amiodarone
Vital signs:
RR: 22
Pulse: Very rapid
BP: 150/80
SpO2: Not registering
The cardiac monitor is attached.
A 12-lead ECG is captured.
The patient is placed on O2 via NRB @ 15 LPM and IV access is established.
What do you think the paramedics should do next?
