Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Handbook

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Handbook
Author: Karl Disque
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-11-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9780997795783

The Save a Life Initiative has just released its newest course: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). This manual is based on the 2015-2020 Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines published by the American Heart Association. The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Handbook is a comprehensive resource intended for health care professionals currently enrolled in an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification or Recertification Course. It serves as the primary training material for ACLS Certification and Recertification courses. Although it is primarily intended for use during their courses, the handbook was also created to serve as daily reference material for health care professionals. Information covered in the handbook includes ACLS instruction for adults and children through multiple case scenarios. Case scenarios include, but are not limited to, respiratory arrest, ventricular fibrillation and bradycardia. Specific ACLS Algorithms and more are also included within the handbook. All material included in this handbook is delivered in a manner meant to enhance learning in the most comprehensive and convenient way possible.

Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival

Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2015-09-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 030937202X

Cardiac arrest can strike a seemingly healthy individual of any age, race, ethnicity, or gender at any time in any location, often without warning. Cardiac arrest is the third leading cause of death in the United States, following cancer and heart disease. Four out of five cardiac arrests occur in the home, and more than 90 percent of individuals with cardiac arrest die before reaching the hospital. First and foremost, cardiac arrest treatment is a community issue - local resources and personnel must provide appropriate, high-quality care to save the life of a community member. Time between onset of arrest and provision of care is fundamental, and shortening this time is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of death and disability from cardiac arrest. Specific actions can be implemented now to decrease this time, and recent advances in science could lead to new discoveries in the causes of, and treatments for, cardiac arrest. However, specific barriers must first be addressed. Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival examines the complete system of response to cardiac arrest in the United States and identifies opportunities within existing and new treatments, strategies, and research that promise to improve the survival and recovery of patients. The recommendations of Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival provide high-priority actions to advance the field as a whole. This report will help citizens, government agencies, and private industry to improve health outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest across the United States.

ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy

ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy
Author: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publisher: Incredibly Easy! Series (R)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Cardiac arrest
ISBN: 9781496354990

Get all the basic terms and treatment protocols with this colorful, fully illustrated guide to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)-clear-and-simple guidance from experts, including: Cardiac arrhythmias - recognizing and treating emergency conditions and rhythms, such as hypovolemia, hypoxia, acidosis, hypothermia, drug overdoses, cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, pulmonary coronary thrombosis, and more Early management - managing the first 30 minutes of cardiac emergencies Ventilation techniques - including endotracheal intubation and use of supraglottic devices and bag-valve mask, Practicing for success - proven study strategies, quick quizzes, and an end-of-book practice test get you exam- and practice-ready. Get instant, on-the-unit support with this on-the-spot clinical reference and study guide, with dozens of diagrams, drawings, real-life patient examples, and guidance on areas including: Step-by-step direction on current interventions - including basic life support skills, adult cardiac arrest algorithm, and when and how to offer CPR, Procedure skills - indications, precautions, and safe use of devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and peripheral and central IV line insertion, Pharmacology - the right actions, indications, dosages, and precautions for major cardiovascular drugs. Chapter features provide priceless on-the-unit clinical tips: Just the facts - quick summary of each chapter's content "Nurse Joy" and "Nurse Jake" - expert insights on cardiovascular interventions Quick quiz- multiple-choice questions at end of each chapter to help you retain knowledge, Now I get it! - real-life patient scenarios that illustrate correct ACLS interventions What to look for - tips on identifying and interpreting arrhythmias Book jacket.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual - a Comprehensive Guide Covering the Latest Guidelines

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual - a Comprehensive Guide Covering the Latest Guidelines
Author: S. MELONI
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-08-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781734741346

The content in this handbook is in compliance with the latest 2020 guidelines recently released by the American Heart Association (AHA). All the protocols illustrated here are based on up-to-date evidence. These guidelines are updated every 5 years. This handbook is designed for all medical professionals who undergo ACLS training. It aims to establish a sound understanding of the principles of ACLS, and the latest guidelines.

Essentials of Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Essentials of Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Author: C. A. Brainard
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1997
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780838502594

For pre-hospital and acute/sub-acute facility health care providers preparing for an "Essentials of ACLS" course. PREP provides a comprehensive overview of high impact topics for an Essentials of ACLS Course. Information is presented in a unique expanded outline format and focuses on the nine essential ACLS case scenarios and their algorithms. Pre- and post-tests help students identify areas for further study. Students can use this review to direct their study efforts toward exam-related material and strengthen core ACLS related knowledge and skills.