To identify factors associated with prehospital intravenous access (IVA) in non-minor emergencies and compare the outcomes of emergency medical service (EMS)-witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest ...

A shift toward supraglottic airway (SGA) device use for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) resuscitation among lower-performing emergency medical service (EMS) agencies was associated with improved ...

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have found that quality of care for pediatric patients who experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital is lower compared with adults, prompting ...

The impact of pre- versus post-arrest emergency calls from care facilities on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) outcomes remains unclear. This study examined how call timing and time of day ...

A study reveals that seven practices by emergency medical service (EMS) agencies are associated with higher rates of favorable neurological survival following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . EMS dispatcher and police response to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest differed between agencies with majority ...

COLONIE – The Town of Colonie Emergency Medical Services Department has received national recognition from the American Heart Association for its emergency response to heart attacks and strokes, ...

A new study uncovers how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped emergency care for acute coronary syndrome, with a sharp decline in hospital visits nationwide. Analyzing over 61,000 cases, the research ...

Lee County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has received the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award — for the 12th consecutive year. It earned the recognition ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A well-planned, well-rehearsed emergency action plan is essential to prevent death from on-field sudden cardiac ...