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.
Improve students’ patient assessment, priorities, thinking and diagnosis
The rise in death notifications during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the lack of training and impact on EMS provider burnout
Emergency physicians used information from a patient’s Fitbit to determine when his heart arrhythmia started
Studies show that nationally only about 10 percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive
Among this month’s clips were a simplified method for 12-lead ECG electrode placement and five bougie tips for better airway management
Use capnography to guide oxygenation and ventilation derangements in drowning patients
Review the signs, symptoms and significant 12-Lead ECG findings for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Meta-analysis of the available research looks at primary and secondary patient outcomes of applying mechanical chest compression devices following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
The department became licensed as an ALS-level service in 2014; they have three years to meet the requirements or will lose their license
The man’s daughter decided to drive him to the hospital after waiting 30 minutes; an EMS official said the request was labeled as non-emergency
Review the evidence for nine clinical applications for field ultrasound to assess, treat and monitor critically ill patients
Google “metronome” from any internet connected device to use an adjustable, audible beat during chest compressions
A systematic and well-orchestrated approach to pediatric patients with built-in safety checks is the first step in providing safer care and improved outcomes
The officer, who is also a certified EMT, was outside a hospital when the woman collapsed
Fire Chief Gary Ludwig will discuss the critical role fire departments play in the fast-changing health care system at Fire-Rescue Med conference in May
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
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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
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