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.
Triage burn victims for inhalation injury and fluid administration by putting these four pieces of the puzzle together
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
You know the old saying, “If a little is good, more is better” – not so if we’re talking about post resuscitation oxygen therapy
With much of our training and preparation designed expressly for this area, it’s important to take note of the changes and to think about implementation
Faced with an enormous backlog of 1,300 calls, the medics were told to quit after 20 minutes and move on to the next case
The decisions we make right now will affect the quality of life for thousands of patients for the rest of our careers
Emergency services personnel offered to provide free training, medical oversight and replacement batteries for the devices
Legislation that would make the devices more available remains stalled
The presentation was to mark the completion of placing one defibrillator in each of 18 city high schools this fall
Man waited with woman while medics arrived for her husband, then took off with her purse and coat
Southend paramedic Paul Warwick and emergency medical technician Mark Rowley visited Mr Cross at his restaurant, where he thanked them
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