AHA
This directory offers a curated selection of articles on the American Heart Association (AHA), focusing on its guidelines and resources for EMS professionals. Explore topics such as AHA training programs, cardiovascular care standards, and the latest updates in emergency cardiac care. Familiarity with AHA guidelines is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care in critical situations. Additionally, you may find value in our Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) resources, which are closely aligned with AHA recommendations. Stay informed and ensure your practices are up-to-date with the latest AHA standards.
AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival
Examining recommendations for EMS treatment of adult and pediatric cardiac arrest related to epinephrine, compression depth and rate, and double sequential defibrillation
Articles, explainer video, online course and more resources introduce updated guidelines to EMTs, paramedics and EMS students
The study examined whether CPR proficiency could be improved with low dose and high frequency simulations in hospitals
Task forces are categorizing questions into one of four categories
Ada County Paramedics, a three-time Mission: Lifeline recipient, describes their collaborations with hospitals and doctors to improve STEMI care
The recommendations are accompanied by performance goals to measure successful implementation by first responders
The award recognizes services for consistently doing EKGs for heart patients and transporting quickly
EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those experiencing heart attacks
The training was a hit with the students as they compressed CPR manikins to the beat of the music
Thirty-one states have already passed laws requiring students to learn CPR before they graduate
Understand the findings of the amiodarone vs. lidocaine vs. plain saline (ALPS) trial and what those findings mean for EMS providers
Paramedic 12-Lead ECG acquisition and interpretation drives decisions for pharmacological interventions and patient transport to PCI-capable centers
Since the American Heart Association taught teachers about hands-only CPR last month, 4,000 students in a Florida school district have learned how to administer the aid
The interactive kiosks have video instruction and a rubber mannequin for travelers to practice on; the mannequins provide feedback about chest compressions
Austin-Travis County EMS is recognized for creating a culture of health in the workplace
The project was announced Sunday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Orlando
Effective training will ensure you and your field personnel are ready to implement the new patient treatment protocols
The do-it-yourself building project from a Vt. AEMT is an interactive hands-only CPR learning activity
Research showed 52 percent of STEMI patients in rural areas arrived to the ER in personal vehicles
The science may be good, but the delivery may be lacking
