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.
Engage your participants in pediatric resuscitation protocols, equipment and patient assessment
How do we recognize and treat hyperkalemia in the prehospital setting?
Understand why blood pressure and heart rate may not be a good early indicator of a hypovolemic shock state
Woodford County EMS Paramedics Clarinda Sheffler and Chad Ford were transporting Patrick Shulze as his marriage was officiated over a video call
Toledo Firefighter-EMT DeAndre Ware performed CPR on Top Rank Coordinator Pete Susens after leaving the stage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas
State regulators’ account in the case of a woman who was found alive at a funeral home differs from what Southfield’s fire chief said in a news conference last week
Empress EMS Paramedic Matthew Tuttle was quickly aided by his colleagues after a medical emergency during a bike ride
Data company ESO released its mid-year report on call volume, PPE use and patient outcomes Thursday
Southfield Fire Chief Johnny Menifee said Wednesday the four providers “feel terrible” and disputed claims that first responders placed the woman in a body bag
The family’s attorney says the woman was in a body bag for two hours after being declared dead
Use of capnography is charging ahead for more accurate prehospital diagnoses and care
Medics determined the woman “did not have signs of life” after performing CPR for 30 minutes
After suffering a heart attack in June, EMT Angel Cureton, 43, is facing the decision of having a heart transplant or living off a machine for the next several years
Every second counts in the prehospital environment, so it’s critical that EMS providers stay on top of the latest skills and strategies for saving lives
Washburn EMTs Jill Weiss, Emily Rettertath and Mark Lelm are credited with saving the life of Clark Price, who suffered multiple heart attacks
Police said a Hatzolah Ambulance EMS provider who saw the crash in their rearview mirror managed to revive a driver police thought had died
Lakeland Emergency Squad EMT and Warren County 911 Director Eskil Scott Danielson suffered a heart attack after saving his daughter in 2016
MedExpress and Air Evac Lifeteam Paramedic Lane Abshire was recognized by the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance for his part in reviving the 18-day-old
How do you assess and manage a patient with bradycardia?
Newburg Fire Department EMTs saved “one of their own” after a firefighter went into cardiac arrest, officials said
Learn how to assess for deficiencies of a patient’s 3 Ps: pump, pipes and plasma
The first responders on bicycles will be able to respond to medical emergencies more quickly than on larger apparatus
The foundation’s 40 Under 40 Program seeks to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding younger cardiac arrest patients
The bill would require training for dispatchers to give CPR instructions immediately for suspected cardiac arrests
A transatlantic tale of former army doctors, paramedic development, cardiac arrest survival, and Johnny and Roy
Test your knowledge of complex neural systems to understand the link between treatments and therapeutic goals
The City of Pinehurst is seeking to reduce firefighter responses to certain emergencies as a “cost-saving measure”
Knowledge of complex neural systems can help paramedics link medications to therapeutic goals
The stress-induced condition, sometimes called “broken heart syndrome,” produces the same symptoms as a heart attack and can be fatal
Three significant consequences of routine, excessive oxygen administration
The state’s chief medical executive urged residents not to delay care over COVID-19 fears
Providing accurate ventilations and oxygenation in concert with effective chest compressions and timely defibrillation contributes to saving lives in the BLS setting
Breaking down the National EMS Assessment 2020 insights on telehealth, health information exchange and disaster preparedness
