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.
Westfield firefighters responded to a familiar address and found one of their own in cardiac arrest
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
Discover the top CPR training providers, certification steps and must-have CPR training tools
Eliminate EKG rhythms until there is only one probable interpretation
Jasper County officials aim to focus on providing countywide ALS certification, service to every citizen
Lincoln Fire & Rescue hosted a Resuscitation Academy workshop for cardiac arrest training
Use this guide to determine when to activate air EMS and transport to a level 1 burn center
Rialto firefighters stated they were following COVID-19 guidelines when they refused to enter as a patient was in cardiac arrest
The Normal Fire Department announced that paramedic-level care is now on all of its front-line fire engines
Spokane high school teammates Brody Graham and Grant Lichfield sprung into action when their coach suffered a cardiac arrest
Alisa Grubbs had just warmed up and started stretching when she suddenly collapsed
Throughout the years, Lois and Arn Hart have given their time and money to the communities they live in
The lawsuit claims the Nuvance ambulance EMTs were not trained nor capable of providing proper care, treatment and monitoring
When it became clear the woman’s heart rate was dangerously unstable, the jail staff used a defibrillator to restore her heartbeat to a normal rhythm
Focus on what you can identify within an ECG tracing, rather than the criteria
Brad Holyoak visited the Spokane Valley firehouse to thank his rescuers
Katie Young was able to thank Northampton Regional EMS and Catasauqua Fire Department personnel for their quick response
Willie Hatchett collasped next to where Atlanta Police Officer Melina Lim was stationed
First responders prepare for closing of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls and HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
San Diego County officials set a big goal in improving their cardiac arrest survival rate
The Rialto firefighters maintained they were strictly adhering to COVID protocols in the 2021 incident
San Diego Fire-Rescue Dispatcher Juliana Rubio has been on the job for 36 years and the reunion with the Haskins was only the second time a patient sought her out
A Newton paramedic and Kingston EMT performed CPR on the firefighter and regained a pulse
Jeffrey Weber put his hands on Chris Wessels’ chest and remembered actor Steve Carell singing the Bee Gee’s song
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Matt DeCesare went to help Tom Pepe with the only training being the rhythm of the song “Stayin’ Alive”
Heart block recognition and treatment present a challenge in EMS education
“Instead of responding to the majority of 999 calls we receive every day, we want to flip that so we only go to those patients who really, really need a double staffed paramedic emergency ambulance quickly.”
After dropping Empress EMS, the Kingston Fire Department has placed one ALS unit in service and aims to have a second in service
Clinicians should be aware of how ventricular-assist devices work and what distress signs to look for in patients
Officials identify several reasons for patient surge in Oahu emergency departments
Paramedics faced a complex rescue on a popular trail near Cajon Pass
