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.
AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival
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Bob Stanczyk was putting out hot spots when he noticed discomfort in his left shoulder; alerting EMTs he didn’t feel right saved his life
The off-duty officers, one a coach the other a dad, began CPR and stayed with the family at the hospital for hours
The doctor performed an emergency tracheotomy during a dinner for participants of a valley fever symposium
Ambulances responded to the concert after four people collapsed; officers used CPR and a defibrillator to treat a teenage male who wasn’t breathing
A defibrillator was used on Cameron at the field before he was taken to the hospital by ambulance; he was unaware that he was allergic to ants
A patient support assistant saw him lying in a grassy ditch, pulled over, and started ‘the most aggressive CPR she’s ever done in her life’
Study suggests adding vasopressin and steroids to standard resuscitation measures improves long-term neurological recovery following in-hospital cardiac arrest
By the time a Rural/Metro ambulance arrived on scene the man had a pulse again
