2025 In-Training Exam Preparation (Part II/III)

Emergency Medicine Board Review: Must Know ECGs with Dr. Amal Mattu

HPI

A patient presents to the emergency department after an episode of syncope and suddenly loses consciousness while obtaining the following ECG at triage:

Before watching this week’s workout, closely examine the ECG and ask yourself:

    1. What is the rhythm and your first step in management?
    2. Assuming you can resuscitate the patient, what conditions do you routinely look for on a post-cardiac arrest ECG that can help explain what happened?