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.
POCUS, ECG and assessment findings to look for to avoid the RV spiral of death
While the CPR intervention may prove beneficial, more evidence is needed before it can become a standard of care
The emergency physicians who resuscitated Damar Hamlin share their insights into SCA and CPR training
Educate partners and update CPR protocols while considering how to deploy a mechanical CPR device in the field
St. Joseph County is the second area in the state to use the app, made possible through a partnership between Ind. cities, townships and the 911 dispatch center
A Delta passenger took to social media to ask the airline to start carrying the overdose drug to prevent this situation from happening again
Jackson County EMS’s cardiac arrest and STEMI protocols demonstrate how leadership and front-line crews can come together to save lives
The grants will help form a national collaboration of scientists to focus on improving patient outcomes in heart disease and stroke cases
Volunteer fire department president signed grant application for chest compression device that later saved his life
Richard VanTroost, 66, wanted to personally thank and shake hands with the first responders who saved his life when he suffered a heart attack
It took 10 minutes for a replacement ambulance to pick up the patient and continue transporting him to the hospital
Shabiah Gordon was in cardiac arrest and first responders began chest compressions for the next 45 minutes until they maintained a pulse
Kris Kaull relates his most memorable call, and how practice, and a mindset to control what you can allows EMS providers to provide help and calm during the chaos
Many of the problems trace back to the lack of clear state rules for determining who is selected to provide emergency transport services and how they are vetted
Raul Zecheru, EMT, responded to a call and started experiencing stroke symptoms
The group, housed along Squaw Run Road in Fox Chapel, was given the Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Plus Award for improving response measures
The research will dive into the effectiveness of two drugs that can improve patients cognitive and survival rates after experiencing cardiac arrest
Policies, training and practice changes resulted in faster response time, penalty savings and improved morale across EMTs, paramedics and EMS leadership
The tool can detect agonal breathing 97% of the time and researchers hope to make it into an app
The winner of the challenge gets two free NAEMSP Annual Meeting registration passes
The award was presented to Somerset-Pulaski EMS Chief Steve Eubank for going above and beyond for pediatric patients
The American Heart Association challenged high schools and colleges across Massachusetts to participate in this event to teach as many people in their community CPR
The training will enable California EMTs to administer and use naloxone, epinephrine and a glucometer, according to the California Emergency Medical Services Authority
Omaha Fire Department firefighters were called to fellow Firefighter-Paramedic Jeremy Knott’s home, but were unable to resuscitate him
This is the third year in a row the Lawrence County EMS agency has gotten the award
The registry is being created in coordination with the Berks County Department of Emergency Services
After convincing city officials to allow the ceremony, Evansdale Community Response Center was the perfect location for the union
The fire department got its medical emergency first-response authority in 2006 and will respond to medical emergencies providing limited treatment
The toolkit includes resources such as videos and training materials to assist EMS and 911 agencies
Research suggests an association between sodium bicarbonate and decreased survival-to-hospital discharge and worsened neurological status
Brainerd North Memorial Ambulance paramedics performed CPR on Karla Milinovich for 45 minutes; by the time she reached the hospital, she had flatlined four times
Challenge yourself to overcome clinical weaknesses
Treat acute cardiac syndrome patients with the appropriate order of operations, and consider when traditional treatments may be contraindicated
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