CPMI-1221 - Metric 37 | First Medical Contact to Device Time-1221 - Metric 37

1221 - Metric 37 | First Medical Contact to Device Time

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Video Summary

The video discusses a case scenario involving metric 37, which measures the time from first medical contact to device insertion for chest pain patients. The scenario revolves around a patient with chest pain and shortness of breath. The EMS responds and arrives at the patient's side at 1300. The patient is found to have a STEMI and low blood pressure. Air EMS is called to transport the patient to a PCI capable facility. The patient arrives at the facility at 1405 and goes to the cath lab for a procedure. The first balloon inflation occurs at 1433. The question posed is whether this patient is included in the denominator of metric 37, and the answer is yes. The video also discusses the denominator exclusions, which do not apply in this scenario. The EMS first medical contact to device time is calculated to be 93 minutes, which is below the exception threshold of 90 minutes. Various exceptions and updates to the metric 37 algorithm are discussed. No credits were granted in the video.

Keywords

metric 37

time

medical contact

device insertion

chest pain patients