INEM has run out of cardiac monitoring electrodes, a complaint filed by the Union of Prehospital Emergency Technicians (STEPH).
Thus, facilities may not be able to perform electrocardiograms, with serious consequences for users in need of emergency medical care with acute heart disease.
“Citizens who have had an acute myocardial infarction will be able to see the diagnosis, as well as delay the start of treatment until they get to the hospital, where they can do an electrocardiogram. We regret that mismanagement continues at INEM,” he said. , To morning PostRui Lazaro, President of STEPH.
“We also regret that it took the Minister of Health so long to find a competent board of directors to take over the emergency medical destinations in Portugal,” the official added.
ABOUT morning Post contacted INEM for clarification but without success.