UTMB Health Cardiologist leads EKG training sessions

It’s not uncommon for medics to conduct electrocardiograms (EKGs) while in the field. To ensure the EMS personnel in our region are up-to-date on the best practices for performing these tests and interpreting their results, UTMB Health Cardiologist Dr. Muhammad Raja has been making the rounds to area agencies sharing his tips and tricks for using this common diagnostic tool. 

After a request from the Galveston County Emergency Services District No. 2 team, Dr. Raja led an interactive presentation in February on the topic that covered everything from electrode placement to ventricular rate analysis. 

The positive response from that discussion exposed a need and desire to schedule more trainings on the matter, so from 10 a.m. until noon, Thursday, May 23, Raja will conduct another session on the UTMB Health League City Campus. 

Individuals interested in participating should RSVP to Richard Arocho, UTMB Health outreach and liaison specialist, via email at riarocho@utmb.edu by May 22. 

The event will take place in Room 2.204 in the UTMB Health Medical Plaza One building located at 2240 Gulf Freeway South in League City. A virtual option for the meeting will be available as well. 

Participants, both in-person and online, will receive two CEU credits. 

“Sharing information and education with our EMS partners is an important part of my job,” said Dr. Raja. “I enjoy these opportunities to get in front of these crews, answer their questions and discuss the best ways to care for the communities we serve.” 

For more information, contact Richard Arocho at riarocho@utmb.edu or visit utmbhealth.com/ems.