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.
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Montgomery County Hospital District shares 3 years of results of a hyperkalemia treatment protocol
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Captain Dave Galbraith took an elevator to his colleague’s office when he felt pressure coming from his torso
The organization’s goal is to increase sudden cardiac arrest survival rates through research and implementation
When the golfer dropped, players immediately called 911, started performing CPR and contacted the course clubhouse
Hospitals with enhanced capabilities to treat trauma, cardiac care, pediatrics, burns and more are providing specialized care and changing transport algorithms
The 4Alec Foundation will raise money to provide free electrocardiograms, the medical tests that detect problems with the electrical activity of hearts
Nurse June Stratmeyer performed CPR for nearly ten minutes on the boy after an AED failed to operate
Aaron Britt was working late one night when he suffered a heart attack; firefighters and paramedics performed chest compressions to save him
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Firefighter-paramedics gave Steve Sawatzky CPR for nearly an hour while waiting for an ambulance at a company outing
Crews were responding to a cardiac arrest call when the incident occurred
Thanks to Tony Spadaro’s quick thinking, EMTs were able to administer a defibrillator shock and bring back his wife’s heartbeat
The partnership aims to reinforce the use of a smartphone app to connect nearby CPR-trained citizens and off-duty responders with people in cardiac arrest
Xavier Fleming, 25, and Nicholas Ivy, 32, allegedly robbed a Culver’s restaurant; Christ Kneubuehl was in the restaurant and suffered a heart attack
Attorney Sheila Hiestand said use of an AED was delayed due to it being previously removed from the training room
Officer Lawrence Guiler, who is a former EMT, was only a football field away when the heard the call about John Ogburn
Funding for cardiac arrest is a fraction of what NIH spends to study other leading causes of death like diabetes, cancer and stroke
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The fire department’s brand new LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System performed consistent and accurate chest compressions on the victim
Tim Cernohous was saved by Paul Gucinski when he collapsed during a half marathon
Dr. Jerry Poche’ began doing chest compressions while a firefighter performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
The device’s manufacturer claims it to be a safe and efficient tool that standardizes chest compressions
The exploding canister hit Rebecca Burger violently in the chest, causing her to suffer a heart attack
Eric Baker sprang into action, grabbing the rink’s portable defibrillator
The Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund partnered with St. Joseph’s Hospital to place AEDs near high schools
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In tests, the drone arrived 16 minutes faster than an ambulance
Caleb Perkins, 18, is working with his family to raise awareness about CPR and AEDs
James Pocock was sitting near his tent when he heard a crash; he rushed to the scene and used the CPR skills he learned decades ago
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