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.
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
In this episode, our co-hosts speak with Hilton Head (South Carolina) Fire Department EMS Battalion Chief Tom Bouthillet about how his organization is preparing for the pandemic
3 takeaways from the FDNY order to not transport cardiac arrest patients if they cannot be resuscitated in the field
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
Those saved by CPR know the importance of teaching the skill
Doctors want ambulances equipped with chilled saline and ice packs
Powerheart, CardioVive devices may fail to deliver electric shock
Athlete had no family history of heart disease, collapsed during practice
Nurses, doctors and CPR advocates to teach techniques used to help heart attack victim
Heart attack victim saved by electric CPR device
Researchers seek to eliminate mouth-to-mouth for heart attack victims
Improvising in the absence of pre-hospital 12-lead EKGs
Cardiac equipment installed to provide immediate emergency response
FDNY’s ‘CPR to Go’ offers free CPR classes at gym locations
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