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.
When Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, he received out-of-hospital BLS and ALS care from team personnel and EMS before transport to the hospital
Long-time paramedic hopes to educate her community on overdoses after son’s struggle
In a recent trial, Colorado’s South Metro Fire Rescue department found prehospital ultrasound had a substantial impact on decision making and patient management
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
Understanding how carbon monoxide attacks the body is the first step in protecting against it
Tyler Johnson, 24, was with another EMT when he suddenly became lightheaded and collapsed
Among this month’s clips were 12-lead ECG interpretation tips and a demonstration on how to assist with childbirth
John “Darrell” Hamilton, 58, died almost two years ago after collapsing down stairs with chest pains; his family claims that crews “left him for dead”
The family of a man who died from congestive heart failure said he may have lived had two employees not stopped efforts to resuscitate him
Naloxone administration by BLS providers and laypersons is the latest intervention to transition from paramedics to firefighters and bystanders
EMS officials from a nearby agency said they responded as fast as they could to the man in cardiac arrest
The disease has ravaged Ute Spearman’s body, limiting her use of her right arm and leg
The dispatcher said he thought he was talking to an adult because the 16-year-old was not frantic or panicking
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