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.
Technology adoption, provider resiliency and preparedness: Interpreting the EMS Trend Report 2020
Gaston County EMS leadership embarked on a plan to equip every transport-capable ALS unit in Gaston County with a ventilator
Learn more about optimizing EMS efficiency through dynamic deployment models
Jerry “The King” Lawler collapsed at announcers’ table, was tended to in locker-room area by WWE medical staff
Pilot programs are under way in Fla., NY and Ariz.
PulsePoint is a free GPS-powered smartphone app that alerts CPR-trained users of nearby cardiac emergencies
When colleague offered defibrillator, he declined and allegedly waited more than 10 minutes to call clinical help desk
Added minutes while trying to resuscitate person suffering from heart attack can lead to survival
Teen was killed in grisly accident when he stuck his head out roof hatch of double-decker party bus
33-year-old suffered cardiac arrest while 5 months pregnant; “There’s an ultrasound of the baby shivering,” says ED doctor
It is important to stop growth of developing clot quickly and dissolve or remove remaining obstruction to save as much heart muscle as possible
Firefighter-EMT Ben Porter, with the help of two others saved a man in cardiac arrest
‘Thoracic aortic dissection’ and ‘abdominal aortic aneurysm’ are frequently interchanged but are actually very different in nature
Fast-action between paramedics and bystanders saved the 14-year-old boy’s life
Woman suddenly grabbed her co-worker’s arm, began to shake, then fell to ground
A vivid new memoir offers a personal and intimate account of Dr. John Pryor’s life
Recent research has shown some patients can do just as well with medication route as when electively undergoing angioplasty
Overtreating chest pain is in spotlight as investigators probe procedures at HCA hospitals
Correcting inefficiencies reduced average ambulance dispatch time, led to significant improvement in survival rates among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims
New defibrillator packs Wi-Fi connectivity into tiny package
Placebo trial in out-of-hospital setting will involve around 3,000 patients across the US
Emergency medicine professor: “Although not risk free, Tasers have been associated with lower rates of injuries to suspects”
When efforts fail, more families are dealing with the body left behind
Recent law repealed privacy rules which prevented privately-owned defibrillators from being used in nearby cardiac arrests
Witness: ‘I called 911, but it took forever for the paramedics’
Researchers established first set of evidence-based recommendations to resuscitate dogs and cats
Established yet not commonly used tool can measure weight of children to determine correct drug dosing for resuscitation
Man was conscious when he was taken by American Medical Response to local hospital but was in serious condition
Do CPR feedback cues from monitors or defibrillators make a difference for ROSC in prehospital environment?
Vest with integrated device designed for 90-day use in patients at high risk of SCA
The drug we use most often in EMS can cause harm if we give it without good reason
Oxygen microparticles could deliver oxygen when breathing is impaired
Despite lack of evidence demonstrating superiority over ETI, SGAs do offer logistical and tactical advantages during resuscitation attempt
