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.
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
In the prehospital setting, we haven’t traditionally been able to see inside of our patients to tell what’s going on, but we’ve always been able to hear, and that skillset remains invaluable for the EMS professional
The American Heart Association award aims at improving the system of care for cardiac arrest patients
Six personnel from Maplewood FD are on leave after granting request of woman’s husband and power of attorney to halt resuscitation
Three people were shocked when the balloon landed on electrical wires
Emergency crews used a sledgehammer to break into a unit for a man whose daughter called 911 after the apartment manager refused to hand over a key
Automatic chest compressors increase save rates from 3 percent to 45 percent
We have a long way to go to improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest
Effective training will ensure you and your field personnel are ready to implement the new patient treatment protocols
Nicholas Hemingway, a Baltimore Fire Department paramedic who collapsed at the end of his shift, was “always a very very loving, caring and clever child”
Idea for applying pressure to center of the chest came while observing his colleagues develop the defibrillator at Johns Hopkins University
Researchers theorize that an oscillating waveform may be caused by air movement from chest compression and recoil
For roughly 10 minutes after the sailor collapsed, he did not receive CPR or shocks from a nearby defibrillator
Since launching a program to teach CPR to the public, the number of people who have had their pulse restored has gone from 12 percent in 2011 to 51 percent in 2013
The intent of the program is to reduce a patient’s likelihood of readmission and reduce emergency calls to 911
Interviews with NY EMTs and paramedics provides new insights into the complex, yet largely unknown juncture of emergency care and end-of-life care
Nicholas Hemingway, 23, was honored during funeral services Thursday; he went into cardiac arrest at the fire house at the end of his shift
Troy Goode was behaving erratically after 4-5 hits of LSD, fled from police, and fought with EMS and hospital personnel before his death
LifeAfterSCA.org offers resources to survivors and their families to help them get back to living
The suit against the city, FD and EMT Thomas is for gross negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress
After 2 weeks without the defibrillators Compton Fire Dept. officials were able to meet training and certification requirements
The Kan. boy pulled his grandmother to shore after she fell into the water while fishing, and began chest compressions
In dispatch audio recording the EMS supervisor repeatedly ordered EMT Thomas to respond to the 9-month-old in cardiac arrest
A nurse caring for my wife reveals that the ripple that started on a tragic night long ago at the bottom of an escalator beats with a steady rhythm
There have been lots of efforts to improve out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival, but we have had little success
The fire chief was placed on leave after an investigation revealed responders may not have proper training to use the equipment
Fire officials were unable to verify documentation of proper training for firefighters
Early preparation and information gathering will ensure you and your field personnel are ready when the AHA instructional materials are released
St. Paul FD trucks and ambulances to carry the active compression/decompression device for us on patients in cardiac arrest
More than 800 EMS agencies contribute cardiac arrest survival to CARES, a key recommendation of IOM report
A new Institute of Medicine study found survival rates were less than 6 percent, and recommended ways to improve cardiac arrest outcomes
