Cardiac Care
Explore our comprehensive directory of articles on Cardiac Care in EMS, tailored to support professionals in assessing, treating, and managing cardiac emergencies. This collection covers essential topics such as ECG interpretation, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and the latest heart attack and arrhythmia management protocols. Mastering cardiac care is crucial for improving patient outcomes in life-threatening situations. For related content, check out our resources on Emergency Medical Procedures. Stay informed and enhance your skills in cardiac care with our expert-driven content.
Understand some terms related to paramedic care should a loved one need an ambulance
Westfield firefighters responded to a familiar address and found one of their own in cardiac arrest
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
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
After Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest, EMS providers restored his heartbeat and transported him
When Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, he received out-of-hospital BLS and ALS care from team personnel and EMS before transport to the hospital
North Park Fire member Brian “Tater” Rehnberg “was truly a blessed soul with a big heart,” North Park Fire Chief Joel Hallstrom said
“We used every trick we had to save her body and her leg”
Union Fire and Hose Company #1 Chief Troy M. Dettinger served for 29 years and was described as dedicated and passionate
“You think, ‘This is good to have, but will I ever need to know how to do CPR?’” Joe Greco said. “In my case, I did.”
The analysis found higher numbers of deaths on the hottest days and said the coldest days were fatal to even more people
Long-time paramedic hopes to educate her community on overdoses after son’s struggle
Penn Hills Paramedic Joshua Smith said Nicholas Theofilis would go on ride-alongs as a teen and shadow medical personnel
The researchers suggest that greater diversity in training materials could help improve patients’ survival rates
EMS providers resuscitated Saddle Brook Fire Captain Basil Pizzuto at the scene and transported him to a hospital, where his condition worsened
Nick Theofilis worked for both Penn Hills EMS and White Oak EMS
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
Three outdated paradigms holding EMS back
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
EMS providers began resuscitating and transported a man who was found not breathing and without a pulse
