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.
Providing accurate ventilations and oxygenation in concert with effective chest compressions and timely defibrillation contributes to saving lives in the BLS setting
Breaking down the National EMS Assessment 2020 insights on telehealth, health information exchange and disaster preparedness
EMS providers have a key role in initial emergency care for pediatric patients with sepsis
Though research is ongoing as we learn how to optimally use these mechanical CPR devices, several products stand out as leaders in the market
Dispatcher guided woman’s mother through CPR that kept her alive until medics arrived
Medic told man he was likely suffering from acid reflux before man died of heart attack
Rescue breaths are not as important as chest compressions during the early stages of cardiac arrest because oxygen levels remain high for some time after the heart stops beating
With new AHA recommendations of compression-only CPR, more are willing to learn
Training paramedics and EMTs on changes to EMS protocols ensures they’re performing to the best of their ability within the parameters of recognized standards
Learn the role emergency responders play in treating and transporting patients who call 911 for help
For Howard Snitzer, a 54-year-old chef from Goodhue, Minn., a capnograph kept his rescuers from giving up
Son relied on his newly-acquired EMT training to save woman in cardiac arrest
Programs that increase CPR and AED awareness are low cost, high yield, and loads of fun. That’s a great recipe for success.
Research shows that prolonged CPR performed optimally will lead to outcomes far beyond historical expectations
Nurse performed CPR on man suffering heart attack for critical minutes before medics arrived
Jack Grogan became an advocate for the life-saving tool after suffering a heart attack on a flight from Chicago
Captain Kim Grant-Hude from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue used an AED to save the man’s life
Many are calling the responders heroes, but the lieutenants credit the work of another man for saving the patient’s life
It is likely that, based on the evidence, there are steps that response systems can implement that can improve rates of survival in many communities
The softball player went into cardiac arrest on the field
Having easy-to-use PADs that are quickly accessible by the public increases the probability of delivering life-saving defibrillation sooner
Educating bystanders on basic life-support techniques presents a huge opportunity for improving survival rates
Prosecutors called on a responder to refute Officer Kenneth Moreno’s testimony he used his EMS lifesaving expertise three months before he allegedly raped a woman
Questions have been raised about the use of resuscitation equipment and dispatch time
Teresa McCoy, who happens to be a nurse at Tampa General Hospital, helped save the life of a collapsed athlete
Extreme physical activity can trigger a life-threatening arrhythmia in people who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Witnessed cardiac arrest survival rose due to changes in CPR based on quality improvement results
The technique has become required for all people seeking American Heart Association CPR certification
Huber Heights emergency services utilizing device to help EMTs during rescues
Coaches, athletic directors and administrators were getting information and learning techniques that could mean the difference between life and death
He knew there was a defibrillator at the club and sprinted to get it
Scientific studies have shown that cooling the body allows a person to survive with less oxygen and preserves cognitive function
Patients treated with the devices, one of which is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration had a 53 percent better chance of survival
