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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Drs. Antevy, Piehl and Spiro evaluate EMS video of a patient receiving whole blood and a finger thoracostomy
An AEMT recalls a response to what appeared to be a stroke, which turned into a chest pain scenario
This is the choice I made when a man was dying and the family couldn’t find the do-not-resuscitate paperwork
Bystander CPR and AEDs helped save a young boy and a runner collapsed in cardiac arrest
Fellow paramedic said 12-year paramedic Pam Boles was the one you’d want working on a loved one
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for chest compressions, defibrillation, medications and post-arrest care
He stopped to help while transporting a patient; the child is on life support
An investigation into “unauthorized tampering” is ongoing; meanwhile ambulances from 10 Illinois counties won’t have the drug
Officials aren’t sure if firefighter Larry O’Neil died while en route to the scene or when arriving; they believe he suffered a heart attack
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for medications, airway insertion and confirmation, defibrillation and post-arrest care
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson re-evaluate the 2015 American Heart Association’s CPR and ECC guidelines
Relevant clinical guidance, released as it becomes available, is likely the new norm for educators and clinicians
The 2015 AHA CPR guidelines refresh: still the most current recommendations.
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for chest compressions, AED use and suspected opioid overdose
Mobile applications like PulsePoint can connect CPR-trained responders to sudden cardiac arrest victims
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson question a new research suggesting that BLS care is far superior than ALS care
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are critical of the new American Heart Association’s CPR and ECC guidelines
The new American Heart Association’s guidelines emphasize the importance of teamwork for resuscitation outcomes
The 2015 guideline updates address compression rates and depth, AED use, body temperature and ‘pit-crew’ CPR for medics
The challenge with studies, such as this one, are the vast number of variables that can influence the outcomes of patients
Research found that the patient population studied were more likely to survive if transported in a BLS ambulance rather than an ALS one
The young ER doctor realized the man still had a pulse almost three hours after he pronounced him dead
Officers will also be trained in high-performance CPR
A runner in his 60s was resuscitated by Chicago FD medics after he had a heart attack while running
Follow these tips to improve patient outcomes in sudden cardiac arrest
ILCOR releases advisory statement on patient temperature management after ROSC
Sources say a firefighter allegedly designed a website to help colleagues housing actual pediatric advanced life support exam questions
EMS needs to improve how we communicate our successes to local media and policy makers with consistent and valid performance measures