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 has a couple of important tips for that ST elevated patient
Steve Whitehead provides valuable insights from the most witnessed cardiac arrest in human history
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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
Black and Hispanic neighborhoods were found to have lower rates of bystander AED use than white neighborhoods
Learn how advanced cardiac resuscitation techniques lead to increased survival in OOH cardiac arrest
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Bob Stanczyk was putting out hot spots when he noticed discomfort in his left shoulder; alerting EMTs he didn’t feel right saved his life
Zac Zies said he sought medical care after the watch showed his resting heart rate to be 210 beats per minute, and ended up needing an arterial ablation
A serendipitous stop at a drive-in leads to saving a young man experiencing V-fib – and a new friendship
Deprioritizing epinephrine in the order of interventions
Kalama Firefighter-EMT Alan Basso was found to be in cardiac arrest after his vehicle crashed, shortly after he responded to two medical emergencies
Harrison Township Firefighter-EMT Robert Cree, 72, suffered an apparent heart attack moments after returning home
The report in a medical journal noted it was unusual for just one AA battery to produce enough electricity to interfere with the monitor
Learn how advanced cardiac resuscitation techniques lead to increased survival in OOH cardiac arrest
Though their chief complaint of shortness of breath is the same, these patients develop dyspnea by different means
Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 said in a letter that the creation of an “overlay” district to raise tax revenue is necessary for continuing operations
Using the stretcher as a tool in heads-up CPR
Studies found that the use of ECMO boosted survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients and that the Minnesota Mobile Resuscitation Consortium demonstrated 100% successful cannulation
Researchers found that ROSC rates dropped even lower in areas with a high number of COVID-19 deaths
The AED donated by Atlantic Ambulance will be on hand at all Peabody West Little League events, and the service will host training sessions for league members
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. worked with Peel Region Paramedic Services to test the ability of a drone to deliver AEDs to lay responders
Good communication and pre-planning: What the Boston Marathon bombing taught us
One year ago, Fenwick High School lacrosse team Coach Phil Keegan collapsed during a team practice; this week he thanked first responders who saved him
A man waiting to cast his vote on Tuesday suddenly dropped to the ground
Preventing hypoxia with apneic oxygenation
Examining recommendations for EMS treatment of adult and pediatric cardiac arrest related to epinephrine, compression depth and rate, and double sequential defibrillation
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