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.
New technology is changing how we place electrodes for accurate 12-lead ECGs
Learn what to look for, including P-to-P intervals, to identify atrial flutter
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts
The county plans to offer community trainings in CPR, Stop the Bleed and naloxone administration
The Tuscaloosa Fire Department added an automated CPR device to each responding fire apparatus in the city, which increased cardiac arrest success rates
“When you get a call for cardiac arrest, it usually means the patient is dead,” said Kat Woods, a member of the EMS team. “This was a special job, and this is a special family.”
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during the European Championship match against Finland on Saturday
Join us as we discuss the simplest, most important things you need to know for your next heart racing encounter
What if we could change the timing of our post-ROSC ECG and better select those who warrant emergent catheterization?
Should we overhaul our protocols? What we’ve learned about STEMI, OHCA ROSC from the PEACE study
Newark’s fire and police unions raised concerns about training, equipment and compensation related to the new response plan
Bristol Health (Conn.) EMS Paramedic Taylor Gonzalez, 31, responded when fellow Army veteran James Whalen, 70, suffered a heart attack while swimming
The family of the man who died in 2016 claims fire department personnel prematurely terminated lifesaving efforts and made false statements
The recently published report may have implications for EMS providers who work long hours and frequent overtime shifts
An EMS Week thank you to the dreamers and disrupters who have and will continue to improve our profession
Springfield officers resuscitated and administered oxygen to the 3-month-old who had stopped breathing
AEDs will be distributed to first responder agencies statewide through the grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Remembering Ted as a friend first and a colleague second, unwavering in his quest to make the world better
Setla was a talented filmmaker who communicated the reality of EMS to educate, entertain and advocate
A large number of supporters attended a council meeting Wednesday to support the service as the city considered switching to a full-time service
As device manufacturers continue to explore the potential of wearable tech, we’re discovering new applications and opportunities for health monitoring
Pat Scarcella, an ER nurse, said an ambulance from another county was the only one available despite the hospital being less than half a mile away
Officials chose to alter staffing for an ambulance that runs within city limits, where it can get to the hospital quicker
Band employee jumps in a swamp to assist with cardiac arrest
First responders went through the swarm to aid the patients and protect the surviving victim
Doctors said the blow to the boy’s chest disrupted his hearth rhythm, causing a sudden cardiac arrest
Eden Emergency Response and Rescue Volunteer David Cole was resuscitated by fellow EMS providers last month
Moore Fire Department Lt. Alex Meron and Paramedic Chelsee Meron found the man pulseless in the baggage claim area
The police officer, firefighter and EMS providers from five different departments were at the same restaurant by coincidence
Family members say the boy’s twin brother tried to resuscitate him before the ambulance crew arrived
Carbondale Police Interim Chief Stan Reno said the officers’ actions would normally go against policy but were a “potentially life-or-death decision”
Acadian Paramedic Heather Waites and EMT Ryan Wilkenfeld were recently awarded for their actions after witnessing the crash
The American Heart Association courses were recognized for their use of an adaptive learning model involving AI and customization
