Advanced Cardiac Life Support Quick Study Guide 2015 Updated Guidelines

By Rogue Medical Training Academy

Complete study guide for American Heart Association national standard guidelines.

Includes:

Basic Life Support Overview

ACLS Algorithms

Acute coronary syndromes

Stroke

Therapeutic Hypothermia

Megacode Rhythm Strips

Current 2015 AHA version. Study guide will automatically be updated as the guidelines change.

This study guide is intended to help the reader pass the AHA written test and megacode station, not teach ACLS in its entirety. This will be the only AHA ACLS study guide you will ever need to buy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rogue Medical Training Academy
• Release date: Jul 18, 2015
• ISBN: 9781511558037

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The information in this book is meant to supplement, not replace, proper emergency medical training. Like any emergency response involving speed, equipment, skills and environmental factors, operating as an emergency responder poses some inherent risk. The authors and publisher advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practicing the skills described in this book, be sure that your equipment is well maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of certification, experience, aptitude, training, and comfort.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Quick Guide

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ACLS is ineffective without good BLS skills.

Follow standard BLS CPR guidelines for all victims found without a pulse, who are not breathing and are unresponsive.

Follow proper algorithms for medication administration and invasive procedures when indicated.

BLS CPR Review

2015 Guidelines

High Quality CPR:

* Compressions rate of 100-120 per minute for all ages

* Compression depth at least 2inches (5cm) for adults (puberty and up)

* Hand placement for adults is on the lower half of the breastbone

* Allow full recoil of the chest for proper circulation during compressions

* Minimize all interruptions in chest compressions

* Chest compressions should never be interrupted for more than 10 seconds

* Avoid excessive ventilations

Switch compressor about every 2 minutes or earlier if fatigued

Follow CABD algorithm To Assess All Victims (Used to be ABC)

* Compressions

* Airway

* Breathing

* Early Defibrillation

BLS CPR

* Check responsiveness of victim - tap shoulders and shout Hey! Are you OK?

* Activate the emergency response system by phone calls, emergency switches, etc.

* Get or send someone to get an AED

* Check for pulse at the carotid artery on the side closest to you

* Perform pulse check for no less than 5 seconds and no longer than 10 seconds

* If no pulse, no breathing, and unresponsive begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute

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BLS Chest Compressions

* Expose chest, place both hands on the lower half of the breast bone

* Lock arms at

Reviews for Advanced Cardiac Life Support Quick Study Guide 2015 Updated Guidelines

[Tatiana Safonova · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's very useful and compact information. It is especially helpful for the final repetition of ACLS.