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.
This year’s show in Baltimore saw a number of highlights
Researchers wanted to know if a post-resuscitation 12-lead ECG could accurately predict who actually needs ECA and who does not
Thank goodness for folks like Kate Kerwin, who saw past the BS and pushed long and hard to get the law changed
Kent County EMS recognized survivors, responders and bystanders during its annual Survivors Reunion, including EMS Chief John Tinger, who survived a cardiac arrest at work
A Minnesota woman reunited with the EMS crews and helicopter team that helped save her life after a cardiac arrest
New Castle County recognized paramedics, first responders, dispatchers, police officers and civilians for their roles in 32 lifesaving cardiac arrest cases
Putnam County officials recognized two volunteer fire departments and three residents after bystander CPR and quick defibrillator use helped save patients
Fox Valley Technical College students performed CPR and used an AED after longtime EMS instructor Karl Arps went into cardiac arrest during class
Mesa Fire and Medical will use a federal grant to improve patient care and crew safety during ambulance transports
Weeks after suffering a massive heart attack at home, Shayne South returned to Lynchburg Fire Station 7 to thank the firefighters and paramedics who revived him and rushed him to lifesaving treatment
From missed beats to inverted P waves, this discussion shows how to recognize what the heart is really trying to tell you
North Ridgeville City officials approved the purchase of powered cots and automated CPR devices to replace aging gear
In Portland, an off-duty cardiologist and former nurse practitioner provided about 15 minutes of CPR after a man collapsed, highlighting the challenges of emergency response in crowded venues
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority will add CPR devices and a next-generation heart monitor to improve patient care
The unconscious construction worker from the flooded underground site and rushed him to a trauma center in critical condition
Hall Ambulance EMTs used a new five-lead, AI-enabled ECG to confirm a heart attack in the field
The new free service notifies trained Danville community members when someone nearby is in cardiac arrest, helping start CPR and locate an AED
Bob Davis and Hilary Gates discuss why communities — not just EMS — must act to improve cardiac arrest survival
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
The Cabarrus County event reunited survivors with telecommunicators, bystanders and responders, highlighting 24 out-of-hospital cardiac arrest saves in 2025
Harnessing next-generation clinical guidance to reduce chaos and enhance confidence for EMS providers
New Haven AMR paramedics and firefighters were recognized for rapid CPR, airway management and medication administration for a child in life-threatening respiratory distress from a severe asthma attack
In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal
Small changes to how EMS approaches airway management and ventilation can make big differences in OHCA outcomes
West Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Fairview awarded funding to equip Avon Lake Fire Department with two LUCAS devices
Two departments will be honored at Fire–Rescue Med for creative EMS approaches to cardiac emergencies and sudden cardiac arrest with Heart Safe Community Awards
University of Pittsburgh researchers analyzing 169 scripted TV episodes found inaccurate CPR depictions are common, potentially reinforcing public misconceptions
A University of Iowa AirCare helicopter crew reunited with Owen Meyer and his family after transporting him during
A Station 9 crew resuscitated two patients during separate cardiac emergencies on consecutive duty days, including ventricular arrhythmias and STEMI activations
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