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.
Quickly and confidently interpret EKG rhythms using this 10-step method tailored for EMS providers, helping improve prehospital cardiac care
Identifying and treating tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma
Capnography and ETCO2 monitoring are critical for assessing ventilation, confirming airway placement and guiding resuscitation
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
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
The change is in response to the staffing crisis due to the pandemic and will “ensure a faster response when people need help” one sponsor of the bill said
Arizona Fire and Medical Authority honored Steven Jorgensen for performing CPR
The vehicles are equipped with vital items, including medications, blood products, IV pumps, intubation equipment and ventilators
Broward Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael B. Kane: “Testing could not empirically establish that the fire station alerting system worked properly at the time”
During Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, the nonprofit is gathering AED location data for its registry
The head and shoulder elevation technique works especially well the if treatment begins less than 18 minutes after the 911 call is received, according to the paper
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
Protect patients from over-ventilation and pulmonary injury with a bag-valve-mask that helps regulate rate and volume
Crewmembers rushed the child to an ambulance and tried to resuscitate her, but she went into cardiac arrest on the way to a hospital
“Six Minutes to Live or Die” has been re-released in honor of the newspaper’s 40th birthday
Boston EMS transported a patient with hand injuries by BLS ambulance from Northeastern University
Jarrod P. Martin and Shawn P. Hoyle remain employed by Woonsocket Fire Department amid the appeal, but are no longer handling rescue calls
Martin County is providing BLS and relying on mutual aid while seeking a sponsoring hospital and getting ambulances inspected
Lee was warming up for a Savannah Bananas game when he stopped breathing and collapsed
Firefighters rushed to help when Island Park Fire Capt. Michael Fischer collapsed
EMS providers resuscitated Sandridge Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Doug Delk within 10 minutes and transported him to a hospital
The Durango Fire Protection District is reeling from the deaths of Captains Scott Gallagher and Leo Lloyd
The search for Decatur’s new agency has been narrowed down to RuralMed EMS, Lakeside EMS, Echo Response EMS and Abbott/AMR EMS
Senior EMT Jeremy Williams “looked like he was about to die,” said a colleague with the East of England Ambulance Service
Tower Health plans to end Medic 93 services in certain Chester County areas following hospital closures
Steve Cline suffered cardiac arrest and did not regain consciousness for three days, but he said “the biggest miracle is that my brain is OK”
The victims, according to police, were stuck in waist-deep mud and were exhausted
