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.
Compression rate, depth and fraction are measures of high-quality CPR
Make sure each of your service’s cardiac arrest patients get the best chance of survival by prioritizing high-quality CPR in training and in practice
Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics
A simple framework for an EMT skills competency portfolio
A $100M wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Rialto FD following medics’ refusal to enter a care facility to treat a man in cardiac arrest
The new content covers field triage, acute events in infants, cardiac arrest and trauma MCIs
The 2022 ESO EMS Index also showed an increase in stroke assessment performance, and that most patients were transported without lights and siren
Researchers who combed through a national EMS database found that the disparities are similar to those involving adults
“Take CPR classes, because you can save lives with them,” said Bob Odenkirk, who suffered a heart attack and was transported to a hospital last year
“The deputies are not EMTs or paramedics, but these devices cannot do the patient any harm,” said Morgan County Safety Coordinator Jonathan Warner
When Steven St. Germaine went into cardiac arrest, PRIDEStar paramedics rushed from their station across the street to render aid
NREMT is discontinuing the ALS psychomotor exam. That’s a good thing, if you let it be
Paramedic Derek Smith testified that officers did not say that Floyd wasn’t breathing and had no pulse
The approval for new AEDs, cardiac monitors and CPR devices follows an inspection showing that most Eddy County fire vehicles lacked working AEDs
Two METZ Medical Transport employees were injured but in stable condition following the incident
Wayne Kewitsch and Johanna Moore dig into improving SCA survival and neurological outcomes
“I’ve been here 30 years, and I’ve never had this happen,” said Captain Jon Moore with the Mesquite Fire Department
A bystander who stopped to perform CPR on the man said within minutes of dialing for help, a drone arrived overhead
Firefighters’ “oxygen tanks were empty, and they still pushed through the smoke” to continue making rescues, said Mayor Eric Adams
Only patients with the most severe illness and injury are to be taken by ambulance to hospitals
The Handtevy partnership includes a mobile app and education
Citizen CPR Foundation recognized 2 trailblazers with the Hans H. Dahll Award
Each vehicle carries an EMT and basic life support equipment
Researchers are studying the benefits and risks of aortic occlusion to address a gap in ACLS care
Alberta Health Services paramedic Mike Hart was on duty at the Airdrie Urgent Care Centre when he went into cardiac arrest
The medical examiner determined Renardo Green’s cause of death was “prone restraint cardiac arrest”
Fire Lieutenant Colby Fiske, Deputy Bob O’Connell, Firefighters Bill Nicholson and Eric Larson and West Boylston Police Sgt. Anthony Papandrea were presented with the district attorney’s Team Excellence and Merit
Michael Scudder had been experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath
An Oklahoma City Council vote also put in place free, in-house paramedic training
Clinically significant bradycardia: think about causes before you treat
“Last act of heroism": Major Dean Douglas donated his organs, Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services says
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
“This is something I’ll have nightmares about for the rest of my life,” said Alex Pollak, who worked at the concert
