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.
Synchronized and unsynchronized electrical cardioversions are safe and effective in the prehospital environment
5 heartwarming reunions reflecting the profound impact medics have on the patients they save
Agencies and government officials must evaluate performance expectations and funding to determine appropriate EMS delivery models
Here are the EKG Club’s recommended steps for interpreting cardiac rhythms and 12-lead EKGs
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
As we reflect on the past 10 years, here’s a look at the videos that resonated the most with readers
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
First responders can use their status as respected community figures to reduce the risk for drowning
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
The idea stemmed from a community survey that showed residents wanted to promote health, wellness and physical activity
The award signifies that Maricopa Ambulance met the requirements for utilizing data to improve patient outcomes
Researchers have teamed up with Toyota to examine whether new vehicle technology could predict emergencies
Jessica Cody didn’t let her walker stop her from hugging and offering soft-spoken words of gratitude to each of the seven responders
About 12 survivors of sudden cardiac arrest were reunited with the EMS paramedics, firefighters and dispatchers who had a role in their survival
The department was selected for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks
What’s the evidence that delivery of dual defibrillation improves survival outcomes for patients who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and fail to respond to conventional therapy?
The study achieved 97 percent accuracy in the ability to find irregular heart activity
