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.
Steve Whitehead provides valuable insights from the most witnessed cardiac arrest in human history
Does bolus dose epinephrine or phenylephrine have a role in the prehospital environment?
Follow these EMS tips to measure mean arterial pressure, monitor sepsis, rule out DKA and ensure high-quality CPR
The device’s software will allow the Pueblo West Fire Department to transmit heart rhythm data securely to the ER
The city of Hobart took advantage of a trade-in deal to replace its older cardiac monitors and AEDs
Practice these 3 scenarios where CPR feedback can be beneficial to help your providers achieve and maintain quality compressions and resuscitation in a variety of situations
What we learned from the ARREST Trial about ECMO-facilitated resuscitation in OHCA refractory ventricular fibrillation
Test your knowledge on the three unique qualities that allow the heart to deliver essential oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the body
Fairfield Bay EMS members said the volunteer service is important to the community and provides adequate coverage
This case study details how Naperville FD in Illinois improved survivability and ROSC rates for cardiac arrest by adopting new protocols and equipment
Becky Hedrick described how her husband Delbert became unresponsive as she drove him to the hospital herself
Topeka Fire Chief Craig Duke said Rena Blomberg and Jessica Jones showed heroism by rendering aid despite COVID-19 risks
The Thomson-McDuffie County Fire and EMS members were getting lunch after an EMS class when one of them slumped over in his seat
It is not the first time the celebrity doctor has come to the aid of an injured person
A study posted in JAMA finds stay and play is favorable to load and go in most cases of out of hospital cardiac arrest
Beavertown Rescue Hose Company Firefighter/EMR Craig Ginter, 57, was helping pump water at a fill site when he suffered a cardiac arrest
The woman’s 8-year-old son called 911 and provided a full address within 71 seconds, according to the suit
Test your airway management knowledge with these 10 questions
Mount Sinai researchers found that changes in heart rate variability measured by an Apple Watch could signal the onset of COVID-19
State health officials said the program, which began in April, has shown benefits in aiding COVID-19 screening and improving patients’ cardiovascular health
The Marana police dispatcher was attempting to transfer the call to Tucson 911 to dispatch the fire department
Michael Tropepe was resuscitated by paramedics after going into cardiac arrest, and spent 10 days at Orange Park Medical Center
Heart disease is a leading killer in the U.S. – are your cardiac care skills up to the task?
EMT Tony Aldapa said getting the voucher felt like a “slap in the face” after United Airlines failed to follow up about his health after the incident
The more than $14,500 Firehouse Subs grant will be used to buy a LUCAS chest compression system and external power supply
Coordinating care across EMS, the ED, cath lab, ICU and even rehabilitation can improve outcomes with ECMO
Researchers measured the aerosol size and quantity generated by compressions on a swine model before and after defibrillations
1011 NOW Anchor Bill Schammert urged parents to learn infant and child CPR after his 13-day-old son Cameron stopped breathing
Two studies from the University of Minnesota examine early ECMO and the chain of survival
Exploring the medication and treatments that allow for the best translation of paramedic skill and experience from adult OHCA care to pediatric OHCA
EMT Tony Aldapa and two other good Samaritans performed CPR on the man, who collapsed on a flight from Orlando to Los Angeles
AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival
Joe Holler met with Brick EMT Brian Schwarz and Patrolman Daniel Fogarty to thank them for reviving him after the medical emergency on Halloween
