The Southtown Star recently published a story highlighting a significant donation of medical equipment by the Franciscan Alliance Foundation St. James Health to several local fire departments. According to a press release, the foundation provided state-of-the-art 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) devices to fire departments in Country Club Hills, Homewood, and University Park. These devices will be installed in ambulances to help first responders quickly assess patients during emergencies, especially those suspected of having a heart attack—such as STEMI, a severe type of heart attack. The 12-lead system is designed to detect abnormal heart rhythms and transmit real-time data directly to Franciscan St. James Health. This allows the hospital’s emergency department and cardiac catheterization lab to prepare for the patient’s arrival while they are still being transported. Early intervention is crucial, as the faster a STEMI patient receives treatment, the better their chances of recovery. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 400,000 people in the U.S. suffer from STEMI each year. Research has shown that using 12-lead ECGs before hospital arrival can significantly reduce "door to balloon" time—the time it takes to open a blocked artery. Recent studies have found that activating the cath lab while the patient is en route leads to the best outcomes. "Our goal is to shorten the time it takes to get patients to treatment," said Dr. Daniel Netluch, chief medical officer at Franciscan St. James. "The 20 to 30 minutes we can save by getting this information during transport can help preserve heart muscle, save lives, and improve patients’ long-term quality of life." In addition to these partnerships, Franciscan St. James has also collaborated with communities such as Chicago Heights, Frankfort, Matteson, and Monee. These efforts have helped the hospital become the first and only south suburban facility to earn Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. Thanks, Dan EVA Foam Strip，Adhesive Seal Strip,Foam Rubber Seal Strip,Sponge Rubber Seal Strip HEBEI JIEXING RUBBER SEALS CO.,LTD , https://www.jiexingrubber.com
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