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.
The SAM IO Intraosseous Access System was created to deliver emergency drugs or fluids when intravenous access proves difficult as a result of patient anatomy and physiology
A non-profit School Emergency Response Coalition is equipping students with life-saving emergency response training and equipment
Scenario: EMS work through resuscitation and management strategies when they respond to a call for pediatric drowning and find the child in cardiac arrest
City EMTs, Fire Department personnel and paramedics from St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, responded to find the boy in cardiac arrest
The group hooked up the automated external defibrillator, which indicated the victim had no pulse, and shocked him
The paramedic became interested in sudden adult death syndrome after treating a patient with a heart condition that had gone unnoticed
Study showed that cardiac arrest patients who were treated with the ResQPump had a 53 percent better chance of surviving than those who received standard CPR
Learn about the recent guideline changes and find out what caused debate among atendees
Because of the problems, the FDA announced a program aimed at helping companies develop safer, more effective defibrillators
Paramedics and nurses from around North Mississippi received training on how 12-lead EKGS is improving emergency services for cardiac patients
A-Fib is the most common cardiac rhythm disturbance and failing to treat it properly could result in a stroke
Former paramedic was able to use his training to bring man back after suffering a heart attack
Find out what the 12-lead ECG uncovered about the patient
Athletic trainer had to use the AED to restore her heart rhythm
The meeting is a chance for responders to witness firsthand the good they accomplish on a regular basis
Richard Bachman is launching an effort to raise about $14,000 to place an AED in 12 police squad cars
A 38-year-old man collapsed and died following a cardiac arrest shortly after ambulance staff left him, an inquest heard
Due to the lack of compelling evidence, the 2005 American Heart Association ACLS guidelines failed to make a definitive energy level recommendation for first and subsequent defibrillation attempts with biphasic AEDs
Money to purchase the defibrillators was raised through community and corporate sponsors
The lives of 40 victims of acute heart-related problems may have been saved since 25 defibrillators were donated to the town of Auburn
Fire officials had to upgrade their equipment and undergo additional training to implement the 12-lead system
Charlotte County Fire/EMS recently received a state grant to install refrigeration units on its ambulances to provide the first responder care, which is also available at all area hospitals
We need to strengthen the pre-arrival link in the chain of survival if we are to reduce the number of these deaths
Janice Johnson, 43, is being credited with saving the life of her 6-year-old neighbor when he fell into a pool
Live Oak’s Northeast Methodist Hospital has agreed to help Schertz EMS acquire eight automatic CPR devices
Medics say good samaritan who started CPR was critical to saving man’s life
Some members of the audience laughed, thinking it was all part of the comedy act when comic collapsed on stage
The defibrillator, purchased through the federal Anti-terrorism and Emergency Response program, costs about $3,000
Medics wouldn’t give up on man that turned blue, wasn’t breathing
Doctor says system can shave 10 to 15 minutes in preparation time