Accuracy of machine electrocardiogram interpretation and implementation of a de-prioritization protocol in the emergency department
10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2025.087
- Author:
Adam K Stanley
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Author Information
1. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackburn BB2 3HH, United Kingdom
- Publication Type:Observational Study
- From:
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
2025;16(5):486-487
- CountryChina
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Computer analysis of electrocardiograms (ECGs) was introduced more than 50 years ago, with the aim to improve efficiency and clinical workflow.[1,2] However, inaccuracies have been documented in the literature.[3,4] Research indicates that emergency department (ED) clinician interruptions occur every 4-10 min, which is significantly more common than in other specialties.[5] This increases the cognitive load and error rates and impacts patient care and clinical efficiency.[1,2,5] De-prioritization protocols have been introduced in certain centers in the United Kingdom (UK), removing the need for clinician ECG interpretation where ECGs have been interpreted as normal by the machine.
