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.
“Whatever you don’t bring is what you’re going to need,” one commenter wrote
Lessons from a bystander responder and co-survivor of SCA, Kristin Flanary – Lady Glaucomflecken, lifesaver, CPR champion and keynote extraordinaire
Takeaways from the 90-plus posters on display at this year’s National Association of EMS Physicians annual meeting
Here are five research pearls from Cathy Hostettler, DNP after she studied MedStar’s Heart Failure Readmission Avoidance Program
Crews revived the boy using a defibrillator, CPR, a breathing tube and medication
His wife was taken to a hospital, where her treatment included the installation of a pacemaker to defibrillate her heart if it arrests again
Ann Marie Thomas was arraigned on a willful neglect of duty charge
Learn the age-related differences in a pediatric patient’s ECG and the changes to expect on a pediatric 12-lead ECG
The results translate to 43 fewer heart attacks and strokes per 100,000 people
For every 100 people suffering a heart attack or cardiac arrest, three to four more died within a month if they had sought care on a marathon day
The journey to Mission: Lifeline recognition for Paramedics Plus improved the STEMI system of care through better data capture, communication and trust
Priority Dispatch and PulsePoint announce partnership to help emergency medical dispatchers inform callers of the closest AEDs
Findings also showed that minority populations are more likely to incorrectly believe that special training and certification are required to perform CPR
Show off your trauma knowledge with this quiz about trauma patient assessment and treatment
Stewart Graham took a CPR course in college, but never had to put the skill to use
The supervisor was driving home when he noticed a vehicle leave the road near an intersection
Anyone who’s exercising in extremely high temperatures should keep well hydrated and allow time to cool down
The Department of Parks and Recreation chose six parks in each borough to place AEDs
An officer put the man on the floor, started compressions and yelled for others to call 911 and bring a defibrillator
The playlist features 40 songs at 100 BPM to help perform hands-only CPR
Crews took a break from traditional CPR training in this hilarious video
The city started installing AEDs in arenas and public buildings in 2001; there are now 1,000 devices in arenas, libraries, malls and private businesses
Researchers ranked businesses and other locations according to how many cardiac arrests occurred within 100 meters of the locations and when they were open
A doctor, nurse and firefighter were mountain biking when they saw David Jones collapse on a section of a trail
Dave Moore Sr., 57, was at the fire station when he began to feel off
Brandon Curry-Varner fell ill on his honeymoon two years ago and was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
The patient was shocked three times before EMS providers arrived
John Lotts was running a marathon last year when he began having chest pains
Larry Roberts said he had no symptoms, but had a weird feeling something was wrong
A woman’s first contact with a paramedic or EMT resulted in a care difference of four minutes compared to their male counterparts
After arriving at the hospital, the youngest patient told crews he lost his pet turtle in the crash
Dr. J. Nwando Olayiwola was on her way home when her Lyft driver complained of chest pains and labored breathing
