Inaccuracy of ECG interpretations reported to the poison center.

Jane M Prosser; Silas W Smith; Eugene S Rhim; Dean Olsen; Lewis S Nelson; Robert S Hoffman

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Inaccuracy of ECG interpretations reported to the poison center.

March 23, 2011

Prosser JM, Smith SW, Rhim ES, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2011;57(2):122-7.

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The emergency interpretation of electrocardiograms in poisoned patients was frequently incorrect, increasing the potential for diagnostic error and incorrect management.

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