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.
Try these six tips to take some of the pressure off of getting a blood pressure
Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job
A new study highlights the benefits of the drug to treat opioid-related OHCAs
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
Do you know what a PASG is? Have you ever used rotating tourniquets? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on EMS skills of the past
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
Articles, explainer video, online course and more resources introduce updated guidelines to EMTs, paramedics and EMS students
Our co-hosts discuss the new American Heart Association 2020 guidelines recently released in October
The American Heart Association’s 2020 guidelines add a sixth link to the cardiac arrest chain of survival and offer new strategies for increasing rates of lay person CPR
According to her family’s attorney, Timesha Beauchamp, 20, died in the hospital due to brain damage suffered in the August incident
For patients who do not achieve ROSC early, is it better to stay on scene and continue resuscitation efforts or transport to the ED with CPR in progress?
Ron Morin, who has worked in EMS for 50 years and served as Carrabassett Valley fire chief for 17, crashed his truck after suffering a cardiac arrest in August
The 4 acceptable pauses in CPR
