/cardiac-care Cardiac Care en-US Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:02:11 GMT /ems-products/aeds/save-lives-with-accessible-aeds-and-accesories Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:02:11 GMT /ems-products/aeds/save-lives-with-accessible-aeds-and-accesories /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-season-3-is-set-to-debut-on-ems1 Join Steve Whitehead, Hartwell Medical and 草莓影视 for 26 brand-new episodes, from CPR consciousness, to hands off chest time and sedation controversies Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:47:25 GMT /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-season-3-is-set-to-debut-on-ems1 /ems-products/aeds/the-history-of-aeds-from-scientific-breakthrough-to-layperson-use The AED鈥檚 journey from concept to modern use is a fascinating tale of medical innovation, collaboration and lifesaving success Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:04:24 GMT /ems-products/aeds/the-history-of-aeds-from-scientific-breakthrough-to-layperson-use /rescue/minn-first-responders-save-purple-heart-recipient Mapleton Police Officer Bob Roelofs performed CPR on Smith until paramedics arrived Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:16:59 GMT /rescue/minn-first-responders-save-purple-heart-recipient /ems-products/aeds/save-lives-with-accessible-aeds-and-accesories Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:02:11 GMT /ems-products/aeds/save-lives-with-accessible-aeds-and-accesories /rescue/mayo-clinic-paramedics-save-doctor-who-trained-them Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service medics responded to a heart attack, only to find their former teacher in need Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:40:58 GMT /rescue/mayo-clinic-paramedics-save-doctor-who-trained-them /pediatric-care/md-ems-crew-recognized-for-infant-cardiac-arrest-save Clear Spring EMS responded to an urgent call involving an infant initially in respiratory distress Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:57:20 GMT /pediatric-care/md-ems-crew-recognized-for-infant-cardiac-arrest-save /nurse/nurse-uses-cpr-to-save-emt-at-ala-football-game Erin Mender had earlier helped the same EMT with a medical emergency at the Alabama-Missouri game Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:05:22 GMT /nurse/nurse-uses-cpr-to-save-emt-at-ala-football-game /rescue/conn-soccer-moms-nurses-recognized-for-cardiac-arrest-save The duo were recognized for saving the life of a teen soccer player Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT /rescue/conn-soccer-moms-nurses-recognized-for-cardiac-arrest-save /community-awareness/inspired-by-tragedy-mich-student-creates-cardiac-arrest-awareness-initiative The West Bloomfield High School "WB Has Heart" program involves awareness, screenings, training, merchandise and events Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:20:54 GMT /community-awareness/inspired-by-tragedy-mich-student-creates-cardiac-arrest-awareness-initiative /legislation-funding/cdc-highlights-disparities-in-ems-funding-and-patient-outcomes EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:59:33 GMT /legislation-funding/cdc-highlights-disparities-in-ems-funding-and-patient-outcomes /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-season-3-is-set-to-debut-on-ems1 Join Steve Whitehead, Hartwell Medical and 草莓影视 for 26 brand-new episodes, from CPR consciousness, to hands off chest time and sedation controversies Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:47:25 GMT /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-season-3-is-set-to-debut-on-ems1 /ems-products/aeds/the-history-of-aeds-from-scientific-breakthrough-to-layperson-use The AED鈥檚 journey from concept to modern use is a fascinating tale of medical innovation, collaboration and lifesaving success Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:04:24 GMT /ems-products/aeds/the-history-of-aeds-from-scientific-breakthrough-to-layperson-use /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death New study shows risk remains elevated for years after a COVID-19 infection, especially for those with certain blood types. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:37:00 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death /ems-products/ambulance-safety/articles/6-lifesaving-seat-belt-tips-for-emts-and-paramedics-Xz0h9ek4lqN37Hmc/ Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:30:33 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-safety/articles/6-lifesaving-seat-belt-tips-for-emts-and-paramedics-Xz0h9ek4lqN37Hmc/ /cardiac-care/md-teachers-staff-recognized-for-cpr-save-of-12-year-old-student Annapolis Fire Chief Douglas Remaley presented the citations of merit Wiley H. Bates Middle School staff Sun, 06 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT /cardiac-care/md-teachers-staff-recognized-for-cpr-save-of-12-year-old-student /patient-assessment/articles/5-other-considerations-when-treating-a-chest-pain-patient-21WaVHBowE86dCKq/ You are on scene with a patient who is experiencing chest pain; what if the cause isn鈥檛 cardiac? Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:07:27 GMT /patient-assessment/articles/5-other-considerations-when-treating-a-chest-pain-patient-21WaVHBowE86dCKq/ /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-place-defib-pads-on-chest-pain-patients Steve has a couple of important tips for that ST elevated patient Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:47:34 GMT /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-place-defib-pads-on-chest-pain-patients /aed/zoll-and-pulsepoint-advocate-for-universally-accessible-aed-registry ZOLL鈥檚 donation of the National AED Registry to the Emergency AED Registry, hosted by PulsePoint, optimizes dispatch and citizen responder accessibility to AED locations Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:29:49 GMT /aed/zoll-and-pulsepoint-advocate-for-universally-accessible-aed-registry /cardiac-care/pa-hospital-joins-expansion-of-cardiac-care-pilot-program Allegheny General Hospital has partnered with Pittsburgh, Shaler and Ross EMS using ECMO-facilitated CPR Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:51:22 GMT /cardiac-care/pa-hospital-joins-expansion-of-cardiac-care-pilot-program /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-saving-damar-hamlin Steve Whitehead provides valuable insights from the most witnessed cardiac arrest in human history Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:50:24 GMT /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-saving-damar-hamlin /cardiac-care/mass-first-responders-recognized-for-coordinated-work-in-cardiac-arrest-save Teamwork was highlighted among the dispatcher giving CPR instructions and Chelmsford police officers, firefighters, medics and hospital paramedics providing patient care Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:43:53 GMT /cardiac-care/mass-first-responders-recognized-for-coordinated-work-in-cardiac-arrest-save /cardiac-care/pa-ambulance-crew-recognized-for-cardiac-arrest-save Members of the Townville Volunteer Ambulance Service were honored for saving the life of a 72-year-old man in cardiac arrest Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:48:20 GMT /cardiac-care/pa-ambulance-crew-recognized-for-cardiac-arrest-save /off-duty/pa-expands-ems-summer-camp-to-inspire-a-new-generation-of-providers At one camp, 28 students learned to handle emergencies like cardiac arrests and overdoses while gaining insight into the daily work of EMS professionals Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:11:21 GMT /off-duty/pa-expands-ems-summer-camp-to-inspire-a-new-generation-of-providers /drugs/articles/understanding-push-dose-pressors-hTtV3qvgjn0W3rFt/ Does bolus dose epinephrine or phenylephrine have a role in the prehospital environment? Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:35:41 GMT /drugs/articles/understanding-push-dose-pressors-hTtV3qvgjn0W3rFt/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-ways-youre-not-getting-everything-out-of-your-cardiac-monitor-zZHHyce7UjFVtuHS/ Follow these EMS tips to measure mean arterial pressure, monitor sepsis, rule out DKA and ensure high-quality CPR Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:48:26 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-ways-youre-not-getting-everything-out-of-your-cardiac-monitor-zZHHyce7UjFVtuHS/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/blood-pressure-reading-tips-and-tricks-for-ems-Rfxcao87T4A3GKTY/ Try these six tips to take some of the pressure off of getting a blood pressure Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:23:55 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/articles/blood-pressure-reading-tips-and-tricks-for-ems-Rfxcao87T4A3GKTY/ /active-shooter/articles/officer-down-5-considerations-for-responding-to-police-emergencies-3jyVFD2TFEu5yBaB/ Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job Mon, 09 Sep 2024 22:19:43 GMT /active-shooter/articles/officer-down-5-considerations-for-responding-to-police-emergencies-3jyVFD2TFEu5yBaB/ /cardiac-care/clinical-dive-should-you-consider-naloxone-during-ohca-response A new study highlights the benefits of the drug to treat opioid-related OHCAs Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:19:55 GMT /cardiac-care/clinical-dive-should-you-consider-naloxone-during-ohca-response /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ Instead of "rules" you have been taught to distinguish sinus tach and SVT, follow these assessment and ECG interpretation tips Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:20:56 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ Consistently following a process to analyze a patient's EKG will help you correctly identify the cardiac rhythm Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:16:10 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/nitroglycerin-major-actions-and-misconceptions-7j3y8hSw5MzSKU9S/ 6 myths and misconceptions about nitroglycerin administration, uses and results Mon, 06 May 2024 20:01:26 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/nitroglycerin-major-actions-and-misconceptions-7j3y8hSw5MzSKU9S/ /cardiac-arrest/fla-man-reunited-with-paramedics-who-saved-his-life Don Plakon met the Seminole County paramedics who responded to his cardiac arrest call Mon, 06 May 2024 14:18:21 GMT /cardiac-arrest/fla-man-reunited-with-paramedics-who-saved-his-life /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma and is treated by needle decompression Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:50:22 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/