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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Examining the evidence for managing intubation attempts, PEA and ETCO2 for out of hospital cardiac arrest
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After years of running fire-based ALS, the city laid off dozens of firefighters and got out of the ambulance business in 2014
Brothers, Stan and Dominique Larkin, relied on external total artificial hearts before successful heart transplants
Paramedics responded for a “cardiac arrest” after the woman had been hit in the chest by the umbrella
Capt. Les Fryman and firefighter-paramedic Sean Davenport got ROSC on woman attending the AHA ECC meeting with them
The fire chief said it would not tread on agreement with ambulance company, AMT
The updated alarms yield lower heart rates and can prevent cardiac arrest in firefighters
Corey Shawn Pittman, 41, remembered for his skills as a caregiver and energetic critical care instruction
The man drove up to the station and honked his horn before going into cardiac arrest
EMS agencies should promote public involvement in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use to improve community health
An off-duty firefighter has been credited with keeping the child alive and getting quick medical help to the others
Michael Linley has made a career teaching and saving others, but now he needs an automatic internal cardiac defibrillator
End-tidal carbon dioxide is an irrefutable indication for any type of airway adjunct
For eight years, the annual event has united cardic arrest and heart attack survivors with the EMTs who saved their lives
EMTs were able to revive the man after he went into cardiac arrest minutes after calling 911
Each year more than 700,000 Americans have heart attacks and about 120,000 people die from them
The awards were presented to the individuals “for their courage, time and dedication”
The EMS community is invited to provide feedback and comment on the proposed EMS Compass performance measures
EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those experiencing heart attacks
Robert Kiely took on the position for only a dollar a year in 1982 and wrote a 360-page protocol handbook for the department
People seem to think when we arrive we’re going to save the day and everything will be OK
Overexertion is a major issue for EMTs – refer to this infographic to identify these serious warning signs.
The trained first responder was presented with lifesaving award
The trial pitted amiodarone against lidocaine with a saline control group for the termination of shock-resistant ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation
Review the subtle signs of an acute ST-elevation MI with this case of a man presenting with “heavy” chest pain
At least 250,000 deaths each year can be attributed to medical care that has gone awry
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Tyler Johnson, 24, was with another EMT when he suddenly became lightheaded and collapsed
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