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 \nACLS is the advanced life support administered for life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies.  \nREVIEW OF BLS SKILLS  \nPost-Care Teamwork AED Use  \nINITIAL INTERVENTION  \n\n|  ABC ASSESSMENT \u003Cbr>A Airway\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> OPA\u003Cbr> NPA\u003Cbr> ETT\u003Cbr> LMA B Breathing\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> Oxygenation\u003Cbr> Ventillation\u003Cbr> Monitor Sp02 C Circulation\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> Pulse Check\u003Cbr> IV / IO Access\u003Cbr> Monitor BP |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>| HIGH QUALITY CPR |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Compression Rate | 100–120/min |\n|  | Compression\u003Cbr>Depth | 5–6 cm (2–2.4 in) in\u003Cbr>adults |\n|  | Chest Recoil | Full recoil after each compression |\n|  | Compression\u003Cbr>Fraction | >80%(minimize pauses) |\n|  | Pulse Check\u003Cbr>Duration \u003C10 seconds only |  |\n\n\n| REVERSIBLE CAUSES |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| | Metabolic/ Physiologic Causes\u003Cbr> Hypoxia\u003Cbr> Hypovolemia\u003Cbr> Hydrogen ion(Acidosis)\u003Cbr> Hypo-/Hyperkalemia\u003Cbr> Hypothermia\u003Cbr>Mechanical / Toxic Causes\u003Cbr> Tension Pneumothorax  Tamponade\u003Cbr> Toxins\u003Cbr> Thrombosis(Pulmonary)  Thrombosis(Coronary) |\n\nPHARMACOLOGY IN ACLS  \n\n| DRUG | USE | DOSE (ADULT) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Epinephrine | Cardiac Arrest All Rhythms | 1 mg IV/IO every 3-5 min |\n| Amiodarone | VF/pulseless VT | 300 mg IV/IO bolus may repeat 150 mg |\n| Atropine | Symptomatic Bradycardia | 0.5 mg IV every 3-5 min, max dose 3 mg |\n| Adenosine | SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia) | 6 mg rapid IV push then 12 mg IV push after 1-2 min if needed |\n| Magnesium Sulfate | Torsades de Pointes and Hypomagnesemia | 1-2 g IV diluted in 10 mL D5W over 5-20 min |\n| Dopamine | Bradycardia/ Hypotension when atropine is ineffective | 0. 05-1mcg/kg/ min IV infusion |\n| Norepinephrine | Severe Hypotension & Shock | 0.1-0.5 mcg/kg/min IV infusion |\n| \u003Cbr>Aspirin | ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) | 160-325 mg orally, chew if possible |\n| Nitroglycerin | ACS/Chest Pain | 0.4 mg SL every 5 min ( max 3) |\n\n| ACLS ALGORITHMS |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>CARDIAC ARREST\u003Cbr>Shockable Rhythms Non-Shockable Rhythms\u003Cbr>(VF / pVT) (Asystole/ PEA)\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>BRADYCARDIA\u003Cbr>(with pulse) Assess Early Symptoms\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> Administer Atropine 1 mg IV \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Repeat Every 3-5 Minutes\u003Cbr>(limit up to 3 mg) \u003Cbr>If ineffective\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>TACHYCARDIA (WITH PULSE) STABLE  Check QRS width and rhythm.\u003Cbr> Narrow QRS: Vagal maneuvers → Adenosine 6 mg rapid IV push, then 12 mg if needed.\u003Cbr> Wide QRS: Antiarrhythmics ( Procainamide 20–\u003Cbr>50 mg/min IV or Amiodarone 150 mg IV over 10 min) .\u003Cbr> Treat underlying causes. UNSTABLE  Administer synchronized cardioversion immediately.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>ACS ALGORITHM\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>12-Lead ECG\u003Cbr>For NSTEMI, administer MONA\u003Cbr>For STEMI, Reperfusion (PCI/Fibrinolytics)\u003Cbr>STROKE ALGORITHM\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Recognition\u003Cbr>(FAST)\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Imaging (CT)\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Thrombolytics (if eligible) |\n\n ECG RHYTHM RECOGNITION   \n\n| KEY ECG COMPONENTS P Wave Atrial depolarization. QRS Complex Ventricular depolarization. T Wave Ventricular repolarization. PR Interval Time from atrial to ventricular activation Wide QRS ≥ 0.12 seconds Narrow QRS \u003C 0.12 seconds Regularity Regular or irregular rhythm aids in diagnosis. | HEART BLOCK LEVELS \u003Cbr>1 First-Degree AV Block PR interval > 0.20 sec; all impulses conducted. \u003Cbr>2 Second-Degree AV Block Some atrial impulses fail to reach ventricles. \u003Cbr>2.1 Mobitz Type I (Wenckebach) PR interval progressively lengthens, then a QRS is dropped. \u003Cbr>2.2 Mobitz Type II Dropped QRS without PR prolongation; may progress to complete block. \u003Cbr>3 Third-Degree AV Block (Complete Heart Block) No P–QRS relationship; atria and ventricles beat independently. |\n| --- | --- |\n| HEART RHYTHM Normal Sinus Rhythm Rate: 60-100 bpm Bradycardia Rate: \u003C 60 bpm Tachycardia Rate: > 100 bpm Atrial Fibrillation\u003Cbr>(AF) No distinct P waves, irregularly irregular ventricular response Ventricular Chaotic electrical activity, Fibrillation (VF) no effective contraction Asystole No electrical activity visible, flatline. \u003Cbr>|  |\n\nTEAM ","cbCaiu7HQqSdwrGq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu7HQqSdwrGq","pdf",395087,"English","# What is ACLS?\n## Review of BLS Skills\n## Initial Intervention\n## ABC Assessment\n## High Quality CPR\n## Reversible Causes (Hs & Ts)\n## Pharmacology in ACLS\n## ACLS Algorithms\n## ECG Rhythm Recognition\n## Team Dynamics and Knowledge Sharing\n## Case Scenarios\n## Special Considerations\n## Assessment Guide\n## ACLS Exam Quick Facts","[{\"question\":\"What is the focus of ACLS in life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies?\",\"answer\":\"ACLS focuses on advanced life support for cardiovascular emergencies where immediate, structured interventions are needed. 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