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.
Charlotte’s MEDIC deputy director explains how a proposed leave-at-home policy will be a well-researched study into giving the patient the right treatment at the right time
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North Ridgeville City officials approved the purchase of powered cots and automated CPR devices to replace aging gear
In Portland, an off-duty cardiologist and former nurse practitioner provided about 15 minutes of CPR after a man collapsed, highlighting the challenges of emergency response in crowded venues
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority will add CPR devices and a next-generation heart monitor to improve patient care
The unconscious construction worker from the flooded underground site and rushed him to a trauma center in critical condition
Hall Ambulance EMTs used a new five-lead, AI-enabled ECG to confirm a heart attack in the field
The new free service notifies trained Danville community members when someone nearby is in cardiac arrest, helping start CPR and locate an AED
Bob Davis and Hilary Gates discuss why communities — not just EMS — must act to improve cardiac arrest survival
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
The Cabarrus County event reunited survivors with telecommunicators, bystanders and responders, highlighting 24 out-of-hospital cardiac arrest saves in 2025
Harnessing next-generation clinical guidance to reduce chaos and enhance confidence for EMS providers
New Haven AMR paramedics and firefighters were recognized for rapid CPR, airway management and medication administration for a child in life-threatening respiratory distress from a severe asthma attack
In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal
Small changes to how EMS approaches airway management and ventilation can make big differences in OHCA outcomes
West Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Fairview awarded funding to equip Avon Lake Fire Department with two LUCAS devices
Two departments will be honored at Fire–Rescue Med for creative EMS approaches to cardiac emergencies and sudden cardiac arrest with Heart Safe Community Awards
University of Pittsburgh researchers analyzing 169 scripted TV episodes found inaccurate CPR depictions are common, potentially reinforcing public misconceptions
A University of Iowa AirCare helicopter crew reunited with Owen Meyer and his family after transporting him during
A Station 9 crew resuscitated two patients during separate cardiac emergencies on consecutive duty days, including ventricular arrhythmias and STEMI activations
A delayed arrival and sharp instincts led to a lifesaving intervention by Maryland EMS clinicians when a fan went into sudden cardiac arrest
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Lessons in preparing for high-risk intubations and avoiding peri-intubation hypotension
Make every assessment question count using this strategy to quickly assess respiratory patients who are unable to speak in phrases or sentences
New CARES data show out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival in Lewis County exceeds the national average, reflecting strong pre-hospital care from fire and EMS responders
The city of Southfield agreed to pay $3.25 million to settle a lawsuit tied to the 2020 Timesha Beauchamp case, in which she was pronounced dead by paramedics and later found alive at a funeral home
A Loveland fire code amendment taking effect in 2026 will mandate AEDs in new venues with occupancies of 100 or more
Athens Fire and Rescue will equip additional trucks with AEDs using opioid settlement funds while the police department begins placing them in patrol vehicles
Beginning in February, Kern County will become the first in the state to equip all EMS providers with handheld, AI-enabled 12-lead ECG machines
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