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.
Is a systolic of 200 an emergency in itself?
Improve students’ patient assessment, priorities, thinking and diagnosis
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
Police have released a video of the man suspected of stealing the purse
Crews arrived to see police with what they presumed to be their patient on the ground; they saw the patient didn’t need medical care and went back to their station
This month’s favorite videos include a dramatic video of a needle thoracostomy and a quick tip to relieve nausea symptoms
Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC) randomized, controlled trial compared interrupted CPR and continuous-chest-compression CPR
The emergency-physician recommended steps to improve survival rates include better reporting and funding
Firefighter proposes to his girlfriend, paramedic at a staged emergency in front of their family and friends
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San Francisco Fire Department paramedics have trained for airport bicycle response when traffic is high
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