The Vital Role of EMS Continuing Education in New York State

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals are the frontline heroes who tirelessly respond to crises, saving lives and providing critical care. In New York State, where the rhythm of life is as fast-paced as the city streets, EMS providers stand as guardians of health and safety. However, the nature of emergency medical care demands continuous learning [...]

What A Shock! – History of the Modern Pacemaker

The History of the Modern Pacemaker and Symptomatic Bradycardia The year was 1952 and Paul Zoll introduced the first transcutaneous cardiac pacemaker to treat symptomatic bradycardia. Six years later, the first successful implantation of a pacemaker was performed in Sweden on Arne Larsson by performing a thoracotomy and suturing 2 epicardial electrodes to the heart. [...]