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.
A serendipitous stop at a drive-in leads to saving a young man experiencing V-fib – and a new friendship
Deprioritizing epinephrine in the order of interventions
Learn how advanced cardiac resuscitation techniques lead to increased survival in OOH cardiac arrest
Using crowdsourcing to connect trained citizens to cardiac arrest victims
She spent five days in the hospital, but she is now feeling as healthy as she did before the heart trouble
Starting a community CPR program can be easier than you think
Cardiac assist device provides mechanical support for a heart in crisis
He went to the emergency room, underwent surgery and is recovering
He was on duty near the airport when he went into cardiac arrest
He choked on a sandwich, passed out and went into cardiac arrest
Last year, paramedics jumpstarted 18 hearts, saving 18 lives out of the 32 they attempted to save in Lynchburg
A paramedic who took a heart attack patient to the wrong hospital before she died has been struck off for failing to provide proper care to her
Providers must first treat medical cardiac arrest patients on the scene
He did two back blows to the child, dislodging a quarter from his airway while still in the ER parking lot
Crews say the father had already started CPR on his little boy
His heart stopped beating for 10 to 15 minutes before he was resuscitated
She donated $32,000 for the purchase of two Lucas Automatic CPR devices
The 6-year-old girl suffered an open skull fracture in a severe car crash
It’s a creative approach to helping people learn the life-saving procedure
