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Cardiac Care

The cardiac care topic brings together a range of resources, articles, education, training and safety tips for EMS providers to be prepared to treat patients suffering from cardiac arrest and chest pain.

Try these six tips to take some of the pressure off of getting a blood pressure
Instead of “rules” you have been taught to distinguish sinus tach and SVT, follow these assessment and ECG interpretation tips
Eliminate EKG rhythms until there is only one probable interpretation
POCUS, ECG and assessment findings to look for to avoid the RV spiral of death
Montgomery County Hospital District shares their findings trialing carotid ultrasound during CPR to enhance cardiac arrest response
The Cincinnati Heroes Scholarships are named after those who assisted Hamlin when he suffered sudden cardiac arrest on the field
Clark County will begin to use Advanced EMT staffing after years of ALS staffing for every call
Whitesburg Fire Department Assistant Chief Joe Back suffered a heart attack during an EMS call
Jasper County’s EMS program uses reserve deputy paramedics to respond to gaps in existing services, coverage
An FDNY ambulance was struck by an SUV while en route to a hospital
Warren County Fire Chief Timothy Johnson was treated by his colleagues from that earlier call
CPR
Position papers on neuroprotective CPR and pre-hospital transfusion of blood products were previously endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum
While the CPR intervention may prove beneficial, more evidence is needed before it can become a standard of care
Altura Ambulance Director Jessica Romine told local leaders the service could lose its license due to staffing problems
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The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Duke University have partnered for a four-year program on drone response to cardiac arrest patients
Challenge yourself with these 10 questions to learn more about ACE-CPR or test to see how much you already know
President José G, Cabañas MD, MPH, FAEMS, said the non-clinical forum sets a dangerous precedent related to patient care
CPR
Five position papers – focused on climate change, blood transfusions, reproductive health, mental health and CPR – were endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum
Medics waited 13 minutes for law enforcement due to an address “blacklist” while William Yurek was having a heart attack
A tanker crewmember from the MTM Dublin was swept overboard into rough seas near Boston Harbor
ALS care and a rope-rescue system helped save a cyclist having a severe allergic reaction in Manchester-by-the-Sea
The emergency physicians who resuscitated Damar Hamlin share their insights into SCA and CPR training
The FAIR Health report also found that ALS services were required more often between 2018-2022 than BLS services
Monday morning quarterbacking a difficult STEMI from the EMS and ED perspective
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Twenty Norsemen football players and four coaches sat down in Bingham Township to become certified in CPR
Manchester-by-the-Sea firefighters had one of their fire engines certified as carrying ALS care
David Cruise and his family got the opportunity the thank the Parker County Hospital District EMS crew
Funding from the American Rescue Plan is helping Narberth Ambulance replace aging cardiac monitors
Video: Watch all of the elements of the chain of survival come together
Hanceville firefighters responded to a cardiac arrest call in January after receiving ALS training, certification
Ventilators and monitors will be safely secured inside the 19 MEDIC EMS ambulances