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.
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You are on scene with a patient who is experiencing chest pain; what if the cause isn’t cardiac?
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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
Pediatric emergency technology company Handtevy partnered with the state to roll out its resuscitation system and education courses
The Acadian Ambulance crew was transporting a patient when the vehicle rolled over into icy water in front of them
Hennepin County EMS paramedics and a Minneapolis fire captain described their efforts to resuscitate Floyd
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Members of Reading Hospital’s EMS leadership team were in the employee cafeteria when the coworker collapsed
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Shelly LeGere is currently campaigning to have ALS fire apparatus respond to medical calls
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