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.
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
Discover the top CPR training providers, certification steps and must-have CPR training tools
New research explores how point-of-care lung ultrasound can improve prehospital identification of acute heart failure
Don Hauge, former director of Southeastern Minnesota EMS, suffered a saddle pulmonary embolism
The responders said in a report that they were hungry a fatigued; a firefighter/EMT involved in the case has been fired
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
The hotel that Nampa EMS Chief Tom Wright was staying in did not have an AED, but thankfully an EMS chief from another department did
Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations
The Middle Township officer arrived on the scene first and immediately began administering CPR; the paramedic took over CPR upon arrival until the child’s pulse returned
“I think it’s just part of the culture for first responders,” the Overland Park Fire Department PIO said about the act of kindness
From an airway management wake-up call to the efficacy of naloxone on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, these studies will be making waves in 2025
Lewis and Clark High School students acted quickly when their coach collapsed during cross country practice
The HEARTS Act creates a grant program for schools to train students, staff and sports volunteers as well as purchase AEDs
Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time
Compression rate, depth and fraction are measures of high-quality CPR
Make sure each of your service’s cardiac arrest patients get the best chance of survival by prioritizing high-quality CPR in training and in practice
A Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad father and daughter worked together to successfully resuscitate the patient before D.C. Fire and EMS arrived on scene
Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics
As fire and EMS crews in Bolton went to work on a cardiac arrest patient, one of their own was stricken
From game-day rescues to chaotic showdowns, these unforgettable events put public safety in the spotlight this year
Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season
Presentations included moderated posters describing the advances the company has made in developing new multimodal CPR technology
College Park officials said the teen was transported to the hospital by her mother after a Grady EMS ambulance did not arrive
The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a call hiker experiencing a medical emergency at Koko Crater
A four-alarm fire on the fifth floor at an apartment in Edison left two occupants in critical condition
Challenge yourself with these 10 questions to learn more about ACE-CPR or test to see how much you already know
Research found individuals experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Baltimore were 45% less likely to receive bystander CPR compared to state and national averages
Research highlights the potential population health impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists
