Acls pharmacology cheat sheet

    • What score do I need to pass the ACLS course?

      You must pass with a score of 70% or better. This is a requirement from the AHA. Please bring a printed copy or electronic picture of your completed assessment with you to class.** To successfully pass the ACLS course, AHA requires you to pass a written exam with a score of ≥ 84% and to successfully manage a simulated megacode.



    • What should a patient know about ACS?

      • Hypertensive urgency with ACS. With evidence of AMI, limit systolic blood pressure drop to 10% if patient is normotensive, 30% drop if hypertensive, and avoid drop below 90 mm Hg. Do not mix with other drugs. Patient should sit or lie down when receiving this medication. Do not shake aerosol spray because this affects metered dose.


    • Should health-care professionals take an adult ACLS course?

      2020 (New): It is reasonable for health-care professionals to take an adult ACLS course or equivalent training. Why: For more than 3 decades, the ACLS course has been recognized as an essential component of resuscita-tion training for acute care providers.


    • [PDF File]ACLS Nitty Gritty Study Guide arning.org

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      Complete the online ACLS Pre-course Self-Assessment, Rhythm Identification, Pharmacology, and Practical Application with a minimum score of 70%. Recommended Resources for Course Preparation: *Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Manual (2015) Optional Resources for Course Preparation:


    • [PDF File]ACLS Study Guide - Home Page - Heart Smart ACLS

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      Titrate to patient response. Causes: Myocardial ischemia/ infarction Drugs/toxicologic (eg, calcium-channel blockersr beta blockers, digoxin) Hypoxia Electrolyte abnormality (egr hyperkalemia) No Monitor and observe © 2020 American Heart Association Persistent bradyarrhythmia causing: Hypotension? Acutely altered mental status? Signs of shock?


    • [PDF File]ACLS Drug Overview - Rescue One Training for Life

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      Increases heart rate Increases force of contraction Increases conduction velocity Peripheral vasoconstriction Bronchial dilation 1 mg (10 ml) 1:10,000 IV/IO push; may repeat every 3 to 5 minutes; ET dose 2.0 to 2.5 mg 1:1,00 diluted in 10 ml NS.


    • [PDF File]ACLS Drugs, Cardioversion, Defibrillation and Pacing

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      Adult Dosage Approach: ACE inhibitor therapy should start with low-dose oral administration (with possible IV doses for some preparations) and increase steadily to achieve a full dose within 24 to 48 hours. Enalapril (IV = Enalaprilat) PO: Start with a single dose of 2.5 mg.Titrate to 20 mg PO BID.


    • [PDF File]AHA ACLS Study Guide - University of Arizona

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      Unexpected LOC Unexplained agitation Seizure Significant decrease in urine output Subjective concern about pt. Systematic Approach AHA ACLS book pg. 33-42 Initial Impression – CBC (Consciousness – Breathing – Color) Unconscious – BLS survey - breathing and pulse, activate emergency response (call code) High quality CPR, rapid defib


    • [PDF File]Critical Care Cardiac Medications - Northwestern Medicine

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      Critical Care Cardiac Medications Brad Wasiele FF/PM, LI Spring 2022 Indication: Symptomatic narrow complex tachycardia (PSVT), pt not responsive to vagal maneuvers. Stable, regular, monomorphic WIDE QRS complex tachycardia unresponsive to Amiodarone (OLMC).


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