Cardiac
Heart block recognition and treatment present a challenge in EMS education
Clinicians should be aware of how ventricular-assist devices work and what distress signs to look for in patients
POCUS, ECG and assessment findings to look for to avoid the RV spiral of death
“They rushed over,” said Anderson Township Fire Department member Curtis Yuskewich
At the NFL Honors on Thursday, first responders, trainers and the hospital staff who treated Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin were honored as he appeared on stage
Lessons from a bystander responder and co-survivor of SCA, Kristin Flanary – Lady Glaucomflecken, lifesaver, CPR champion and keynote extraordinaire
“The opportunity to dramatically transform cardiac arrest response and improve outcomes is now possible,” said Rory Beyer, Avive co-founder and president
Meriden crewmembers were treated for burns, cardiac issues and smoke inhalation
LACoFD-trained James and Jackson Lowrey performed CPR and called 911
The patient’s colleagues and the medical control physician who had been giving a presentation responded
The NFL player continues to recover from cardiac arrest
Montgomery County Hospital District shares 3 years of results of a hyperkalemia treatment protocol
Community risk reduction and improving mental health resources for providers
Whether NFL player or firefighter, when one of our own goes down, the impacts are amplified beyond our routine responses
While possible R-on-T phenomenon could induce cardiac arrest, treatment is the same: standard AHA protocols for VF arrest
Medical professionals lament how quickly ESPN cut away from the life-saving actions of medical staff after the collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin
The NFL safety “continues to progress remarkably in his recovery,” the team says
“The man grunted, fluttered his eyelids,” said Lt. Adam Jordan after he used an AED on the collapsed man. “I talked to him a little bit, I said, ‘Welcome back.’”
An hour before each kickoff, medical personnel from both teams, as well as stadium medical staff, meet to review resources
Social media discussions have included CPR best practices, information on cardiac care and expressions of pride in the industry
The analysis found higher numbers of deaths on the hottest days and said the coldest days were fatal to even more people
Emily Cullen and Angel Navarez helped the cardiac arrest patient regain consciousness before EMS providers arrived
In a recent trial, Colorado’s South Metro Fire Rescue department found prehospital ultrasound had a substantial impact on decision making and patient management
The study’s lead researcher said the findings are a strong reminder that bystanders who witness a cardiac arrest should quickly call 911 and perform CPR
James “Jimmy” Scanlon, 38, felt unwell while driving and later died from a heart attack
A Rialto captain, an FF-medic and an engineer are contesting disciplinary actions taken against them
Ray Trosa created a painting to say thank you to the members of Station 49
Juan Wilson was an 11-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, according to Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734
A year ago, Murphy Jensen went into cardiac arrest during a friendly competition against his brother
During Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, the nonprofit is gathering AED location data for its registry
The West Allis Fire Department is educating its community and improving OHCA survival rates
L.A. EMS providers performed CPR, but the music star was pronounced dead at the scene
Essex County Emergency Services Director Max Thwaits III also served as chief of the Jay VFD and as an EMT for the AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Squad
