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.
NREMT is discontinuing the ALS psychomotor exam. That’s a good thing, if you let it be
Wayne Kewitsch and Johanna Moore dig into improving SCA survival and neurological outcomes
Researchers are studying the benefits and risks of aortic occlusion to address a gap in ACLS care
Progress on one link in the chain of survival doesn’t guarantee success of the other links in the chain of survival
Expand your knowledge of EMS care beyond rote memorization and you’ll soon realize that you are rarely withholding care
Researchers find a growing number of patients without a spontaneous heartbeat who regain consciousness while receiving CPR
The card was designed by a company that is developing a mobile ECG device
The Clayton County chief and his staff covered a shift to give the crew a day off; they saved a man who had gone into cardiac arrest
A firefighter-paramedic and a nurse who were shopping at the store performed CPR; the man called the response a “perfect storm”
The man was suffering a heart attack when an ambulance he was in crashed, throwing him into a ditch; he died from his injuries
The video was made for American Heart Month and shows the proper way to administer hands-only CPR
A review of recent peer-reviewed literature surrounding the efficacy of CPR training programs for EMS providers
The interactive kiosks have video instruction and a rubber mannequin for travelers to practice on; the mannequins provide feedback about chest compressions
Salt Lake City Fire Department investigation finds no difference in the interruption to compressions between video and direct laryngoscopy
An ‘Eagleholic’ learns and shares the latest on resuscitation guidelines, stroke management, community paramedicine, dispatch, quality and patient safety from 2016 Gathering of Eagles
The team of medics performed CPR and applied the AED until the man was revived
EMS medical directors discuss pediatric and pregnant patient resuscitation, the use of active compression devices and head-elevated CPR at Gathering of Eagles
The bag valve mask obscured the victim’s face while his firefighter son performed CPR
The app allows health care providers to see a patient on scene and coordinate their response accordingly
The additions will increase the department’s ability to provide advanced life support rather than just basic services
What is the clinical obligation vs. legal obligation when the standard of care changes for cardiac arrest treatment?
Make every assessment question count using this strategy to quickly assess respiratory patients who are unable to speak in phrases or sentences
The IOM report recommendation for a US cardiac arrest registry recognizes the critical role of EMS to improve cardiac arrest patient survival
Recent study suggests it may be safe to withhold oxygen from normoxic patients who are suffering from AMI
Explore research findings about the impact of intubation on OOHCA survival and the patient’s neurological status at discharge
The app aids in the diagnosis of heart problems
Among this month’s best clips were tips on nasopharyngeal airway use and ECG interpretation
The Feb. 6 event at over 43 sites aims to set a new Guinness World Record while teaching participants how to help save lives
The funds will allow the purchase of 12 new cardiac monitors
The funds will be used to purchase 394 LUCAS chest compression systems for ambulances and 80 for hospitals
