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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.

Assign someone to monitor the patient鈥檚 airway visually and with capnography using these five tips
Avoid misdiagnosing atrial flutter as sinus tachycardia by mastering these ECG interpretation strategies
Research has shown that firefighters and EMTs face special risks of cardiac disease and stroke; here are 10 ways to lessen your risk
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With more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., the majority prove fatal, often due to delays in care. Quick intervention is critical, yet fewer than half of victims receive help before EMS arrives
Richmond University Medical Center set a record with a 78-minute 鈥渇irst contact to balloon time鈥� for a severe heart attack patient, well under the 90-minute benchmark
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A North Haven officer鈥檚 9-year-old daughter鈥檚 quick thinking and guidance from a dispatcher helped revive her father during cardiac arrest
Unpack the facts and myths behind nitroglycerin use in EMS, from nitro dosing to contraindications for EMTs and paramedics
Explore how alpha and beta receptors within the autonomic nervous system regulate vital involuntary functions and respond to stressors
Caring for patients with ventricular assist devices in EMS
The shock index calculator can identify patients at risk of deterioration, even when other vital signs seem normal
Backed by a voter-approved bond, St. Charles County Ambulance District is building its largest station and adding 70+ cardiac monitors to enhance EMS service
Experts warn that driving someone to the hospital during a medical emergency can cost critical time
The off-duty paramedic couple sprang into action during their anniversary dinner, rushing to save an elderly woman who was choking
Understand how continuous waveform capnography and ETCO2 monitoring during CPR can improve cardiac arrest outcomes
Learn how to differentiate supraventricular tachycardia from sinus tachycardia on ECGs by examining P wave visibility, heart rate, and rhythm regularity.
Quickly and confidently interpret EKG rhythms using this 10-step method tailored for EMS providers, helping improve prehospital cardiac care
Identifying and treating tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma
Off-duty Bedford Paramedic Remy Surprenant, alongside a retired Salem fire captain and staff, helped save a man in cardiac arrest, earning him two EMS Life Saving Awards
Capnography and ETCO2 monitoring are critical for assessing ventilation, confirming airway placement and guiding resuscitation
Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming an EMT
Learn what goes into return of spontaneous circulation and why it鈥檚 significant
A firefighter suffered a medical emergency and collapsed while on the roof of a building during a two-alarm fire in Brooklyn
Mark Russell hopes his story will inspire support for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation鈥檚 initiative, which aims to place 500 AEDs in Madison County schools, recreational facilities and sports venues
The Six Minutes to Live webinar will showcase a decades-long fight for better resuscitation care, followed by a panel discussion with experts on actionable life-saving steps
A study in the Lancet Regional Health 鈥� Americas reveals a widening U.S. heart health divide, with wealthier, college-educated individuals facing lower heart disease risks
Kokomo firefighters, an Ascension St. Vincent paramedic and EMT were reunited with their patient
Understand some terms related to paramedic care should a loved one need an ambulance
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Westfield firefighters responded to a familiar address and found one of their own in cardiac arrest