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
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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
Watch video of ‘Deceit & I’ by spoken word artist R.J. Walker
San Francisco Fire Department paramedics have trained for airport bicycle response when traffic is high
New research suggests a lot of people may ignore potentially life-saving warning signs
Jayd Osborne remained calm and performed CPR for six minutes while waiting for an ambulance
ECG acquisition, 12-lead mapping and airway management were your favorites
These events generated vigorous discussion and passionate debate
Shawn Norman was diagnosed with a rare syndrome that made him constantly weak and tired
Paramedics are increasingly likely to transport patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machines and some systems are testing ECMO for refractory cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest survivors, families and advocates took to the streets of San Diego to call for more training and AEDs
Show off your mastery of CPR with this 10-question quiz of what every EMT should know about basic life support
Joel Lytle leaves behind a wife and 4-year-old child; funeral services are pending
Health care practitioners challenged to think outside the box to understand and solve the problem of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Alameda County, California, says they’ve found the “prescription for success” in improving cardiac arrest outcomes
Dr. Tom Rea Emergency Cardiovascular Care Update 2015 opening session challenged attendees to improve cardiac arrest survival in their community
Funeral and memorial honored Mark Zielinski who died after performing CPR on a cardiac arrest victim
