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.
New technology is changing how we place electrodes for accurate 12-lead ECGs
Learn what to look for, including P-to-P intervals, to identify atrial flutter
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts
Mapleton Police Officer Bob Roelofs performed CPR on Smith until paramedics arrived
Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service medics responded to a heart attack, only to find their former teacher in need
Clear Spring EMS responded to an urgent call involving an infant initially in respiratory distress
Erin Mender had earlier helped the same EMT with a medical emergency at the Alabama-Missouri game
The duo were recognized for saving the life of a teen soccer player
The West Bloomfield High School “WB Has Heart” program involves awareness, screenings, training, merchandise and events
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
Join Steve Whitehead, Hartwell Medical and EMS1 for 26 brand-new episodes, from CPR consciousness, to hands off chest time and sedation controversies
The AED’s journey from concept to modern use is a fascinating tale of medical innovation, collaboration and lifesaving success
New study shows risk remains elevated for years after a COVID-19 infection, especially for those with certain blood types.
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
Annapolis Fire Chief Douglas Remaley presented the citations of merit Wiley H. Bates Middle School staff
You are on scene with a patient who is experiencing chest pain; what if the cause isn’t cardiac?
Steve has a couple of important tips for that ST elevated patient
ZOLL’s donation of the National AED Registry to the Emergency AED Registry, hosted by PulsePoint, optimizes dispatch and citizen responder accessibility to AED locations
Allegheny General Hospital has partnered with Pittsburgh, Shaler and Ross EMS using ECMO-facilitated CPR
Steve Whitehead provides valuable insights from the most witnessed cardiac arrest in human history
Teamwork was highlighted among the dispatcher giving CPR instructions and Chelmsford police officers, firefighters, medics and hospital paramedics providing patient care
Members of the Townville Volunteer Ambulance Service were honored for saving the life of a 72-year-old man in cardiac arrest
At one camp, 28 students learned to handle emergencies like cardiac arrests and overdoses while gaining insight into the daily work of EMS professionals
Does bolus dose epinephrine or phenylephrine have a role in the prehospital environment?
Follow these EMS tips to measure mean arterial pressure, monitor sepsis, rule out DKA and ensure high-quality CPR
Try these six tips to take some of the pressure off of getting a blood pressure
Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job
A new study highlights the benefits of the drug to treat opioid-related OHCAs
Learn what to look for, including an extra notch within the T-wave, to identify atrial tachycardia