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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He called out to his partner who found him clutching his chest; he was transported to a local hospital but responders weren’t able to revive him
Gander Flyers goalie Patrick O’Brien ran from the dressing room and began chest compressions on an unresponsive fan in cardiac arrest
Lt. Brian Tredo was helping a 72-year-old victim escape an apartment fire when he collapsed
Research shows dispatcher-assisted CPR increases the chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest
The longtime volunteer was treated and transported by fellow responders
Firefighters climbed through a window to pull her out; she was not breathing so they performed CPR
She found him face down in a hotel lobby hours after giving an American Heart Association presentation
The 2-year-old was rushed to the hospital after the JetBlue plane was given priority landing in Boston
He cites 41 instances of patients being charged for transport in an ALS ambulance without a medic on board
A student’s prototype drone that delivers an AED to a 911 caller within two minutes could do wonders for cardiac arrest outcomes
Remaining on scene for 30 minutes to treat cardiac arrest patients has led to three times more CPR saves in a six-month period
Kellen Fleming, 29, was treated by fellow responders but ultimately succumbed to his injury
The average response was nine minutes, 53 seconds; the city’s ALS response should be eight minutes, officials say
The drone flies at speeds of 60 mph and carries a defibrillator
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Boyd County EMS implemented a protocol for pre-hospital induced hypothermia and cooling of the cardiac arrest patient after the heart had been restarted
When a 73-year-old man went into cardiac arrest they performed CPR and used a defibrillator to get his pulse back before paramedics arrived
She had only one working lung and died of a heart abnormality; it’s unclear whether fear played a role
The patented ice packs absorb heat from the body of a patient recovering from cardiac arrest
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the pros and cons of putting cameras in the back of rigs, and debate ALS vs. BLS systems
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate if it makes sense to put more BLS providers on the street while scaling back ALS for calls that better match their skills
Despite response times in the 90th percentile, the department strives for the NFPA’s recommended eight-minute mark
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