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
Pediatric patients are not tiny adults; refresh your knowledge of pediatric blunt trauma and take a quiz to check your knowledge
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
Tom Hancock was chief for 16 years and led his department to become one of the first in the state to be ALS certified
The measure passed the Senate on a 32-6 vote Thursday; it now goes to the House
The 18-year-old from Pennsylvania suffered from several heart defects, including Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Officer Vernon Alston, 44, died of a massive heart attack; it took an ambulance about 30 minutes to reach him
The song teaches parents what to do when a baby stops breathing
The dispatcher who sent the first ambulance on scene didn’t mention to responders that the patient was in cardiac arrest
Researchers published 60 peer-reviewed journal articles on survival from major trauma and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Review the findings and understand why we don’t like left bundle branch block
A new study found that the higher a cardiac arrest patient lives, the lower the chances of survival
Eskil “Scott” Danielson suffered a heart attack after assisting his daughter and another injured driver at a motor vehicle collision
ROC researchers and EMS study participants have made significant contributions to better care for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
