Patient Care

Study Determines Optimal Chest Compression Rate

EMS providers have long been told to “push hard, push fast.” But how fast? Dr. Ahamed Idris details a study that attempted to find the ideal rate for chest compressions.

Posted Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Trends & Changes in Cardiac Care

New recommendations and studies are showing areas where EMS can make a major impact on its ability to improve resuscitation outcomes.

Posted Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Q&A with HeartRescue Project Manager Joan Mellor

HeartRescue Project partners plan to develop and expand SCA response systems by coordinating measurement, education, training and the application of evidence-based best practices.

Posted Wednesday, August 29, 2012

The Merits of Mechanical CPR

Mechanical CPR devices hold promise for providing greater compression consistency and possibly better resuscitation outcomes.

Posted Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Research is proving that CPR compression depth is just as important as rates. Some devices that provide feedback about compression depth are inaccurate during certain conditions. A new technology from Physio-Control could alleviate this problem.

Posted Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Patients Treated for Second-Degree Burns after Walking on Coals

This month’s thumbs include hot-coal walking and theater shooting victims, as well as good training programs.

Posted Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Studies Report on Stretcher Errors & Rate Protective Gear

Researchers focus on ways to build a culture of safety for EMS providers & patients.

Posted Friday, August 17, 2012

Oklahoma EMS System Strives for Higher Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates

Read their plan of action to raise cardiac arrest survival rates.

Posted Thursday, August 16, 2012

Web Bonus: Saving Lives in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has joined with five other states and AMR to improve SCA survival rates.

Posted Monday, August 13, 2012

Pennsylvania Agencies Partner to Increase SCA Survival

Pennsylvania has joined with five other states and AMR to improve SCA survival rates.

Posted Monday, August 13, 2012

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