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.
Robert Murray Jr, NRP, MS, shares the components of a waveform and common capnography pitfalls
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What the ILCOR recommendations for managing infection risks during CPR and intubation of patients who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2 mean for EMS
The TIMI risk score will help you determine if your patient’s chest pain is a cardiac issue
A recent study found that 1 in 4 elderly Americans will eventually need someone to make a crucial decision about their end-of-life treatment
Medics revived a 13-year-old runner who went into cardiac arrest at the Boulder finish line Monday morning
Man collapsed, rescuers nearby able to perform CPR to save his life
EMS crews have raised cardiac arrest patients’ survival rates to four out of 10 patients over a 90 day period
Officials with the Columbus Division of Fire don’t want patients to wait to call
11 victims met with EMS workers at the 16th Annual Second Chance Brunch on Thursday
Hospital agreed to activate their cardiologist response teams while patients are en route to the hospital
Medical center presented 6 AEDs to 4 community organizations
Medic suffers heart attack in ambulance station; ‘if happened anywhere else I’d be dead’
STEMI treatment is a balance of time and technique
Responders were able to revive the patients, who were able to fully recover
Responders visited the school to educate children about strokes
Woman on a quest to find off-duty medic who ‘saved her life’ at a diner
Fire department spokesman: ‘The importance of AEDs in the public domain cannot be stressed enough’
When CPR wasn’t enough, they grabbed the Automatic External Defibrillator
High school football player collapsed during practice; revived by defibrillator
34-year veteran of the Columbus Division of Fire died at the complex Monday
Study: Intravenous Drug Administration During Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Paramedics arrived on scene to find the man in full cardiac arrest
Researchers report patients suffering from heart attacks, heart failure or pneumonia were less likely to die when treated in a busy hospital
Red Cross executive director’s goal to add one ‘within four minutes of every person’
At no point during the period up to surgical intervention is time related to outcome, says study
Mark Austry high-fived his brother, then collapsed
Study released from American College of Cardiology shows early signs of heart trouble for 9/11 first responders
Several Salt Lake County fire departments will soon have Bluetooth technology that allows EMTs to transmit EKG data directly to hospitals
Researchers provide evidence for rescuer fatigue during actual resuscitations
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