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Non-shockable rhythms include PEA and asystole, with emphasis on correct monitoring and appropriate post-resuscitation focus.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},372041,1790719326,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,88,92,96,101,106,110,115,120,123,127],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":85,"show_sort_weight":86,"slug":87},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":89,"show_sort_weight":90,"slug":91},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":93,"show_sort_weight":94,"slug":95},"Exam",70,"exam",{"id":97,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":98,"show_sort_weight":99,"slug":100},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":102,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":103,"show_sort_weight":104,"slug":105},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":107,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":108,"slug":109},7,40,"healthcare",{"id":111,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":112,"show_sort_weight":113,"slug":114},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":116,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":117,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":119},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":118,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":121,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":122},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":124,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":125,"show_sort_weight":124,"slug":126},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":128,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":129,"show_sort_weight":97,"slug":130},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":132},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":133,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":107,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":26,"language":140,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":144,"read_time":97},962084928432,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_155a257f0dc6eb9ab79c44ca47cae57d","ACLS Helpful Hints are Courtesy of Key Medical Resources, [Inc. ](Inc.  www.cprclassroom.com)[ www.cprclassroom.com](Inc.  www.cprclassroom.com)   \nACLS Helpful Hints 2015 Guidelines – Revised November 2016  \nMandatory precourse assessment at least 70% pass. Bring proof of completion to class.  \nThe ACLS exam is 50 questions. Passing score is 84% or you may miss 8 questions. All AHA exams are now open resource so you may use you book and/or handouts. For those persons taking ACLS for the first time or renewing with a current card, exam remediation is permitted should you miss more than 8 questions on the exam. Viewing the ACLS book ahead of time with the online resources is very helpful. The American Heart Association link is [www.heart.org/eccstudent](www.heart.org/eccstudent) has a pre-course self-assessment, supplementary written materials and videos. The code for these online resources is in the ACLS Provider manual page ii. The code is ACLS15 . Basic Dysrhythmia knowledge is required. The exam has at least 9 strips to interpret. The course is a series of video segments then skills. The course materials well prepare you for the exam.  \nBasic Dysrhythmias knowledge is required in relation to asystole, ventricular fibrillation, tachycardias in general and bradycardias in general. You do not need to know the ins and outs of each and every one. Tachycardias need to differentiate wide complex (ventricular tachycardia) and narrow complex (supraventricular tachycardia or SVT) .  \nBLS Overview -CAB  \nPush Hard and Fast-Repeat every 2 minutes  \n*If person unresponsive next step is to check breathing and pulse. Pulse check no more than 5-10 seconds. Anytime there is no pulse or unsure-COMPRESSIONS Elements of good CPR  \n􀁸 Compressions  \n􀁸 Rate-at least 100-120  \n􀁸 Compression depth at least 2 inches, not more than 2.4 inches or 6 cm  \n􀁸 Switch compressors every 2 min or 5 cycles  \n􀁸 Recoil  \n􀁸 Minimize interruptions (less 10 secs)  \n􀁸 *Ventilation  \n􀁸 With perfusing rhythm squeeze the bag once every 5 to 6 seconds  \n􀁸 Excessive ventilation decreases cardiac output  \n􀁸 Fatal mistake to interrupt compressions – can compress while charging.  \nStroke  \n􀂃 Cincinnati Pre-Hospital Stroke Scale  \n􀂃 Facial Droop, Arm Drift, Abnormal Speech  \n􀂃 *Non-contrast CT scan of the head  \n􀂃 *Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible  \n􀂃 *Alerting the hospital will expedite patient’s care on arrival.  \nAcute Coronary Syndromes, STEMI  \n*STEMI door-to-balloon within 90 minutes  \n* 12 Lead for CP, epigastric pain, or rhythm change Recommended dose of aspirin is 160 – 325 mg Right ventricular MI -caution with NTG  \n*Cardiac Rhythm Strips to Interpret  \n􀀹 Ventricular Tachycardia  \no Stable  \no Unstable  \no Monomorphic  \n􀀹 Supraventricular tachycardia, unstable  \n􀀹 Heart Blocks  \no Second-degree atrioventricular Type I  \no Second-degree atrioventricular Type II  \no Third degree atrioventricular  \n􀀹 Ventricular Fibrillation  \n􀀹 PEA, Pulseless Electrical Activity  \nBradycardia  \nNeed to assess stable versus unstable. If stable, monitor, observe, and obtain expert consultation. If unstable…  \n•Atropine 0.5mg IV. Can repeat Q 3-5 minutes to 3 mg Maximum dose is 3mg (Including heart blocks)  \n• If Atropine ineffective  \n-Dopamine infusion (2-20 mcg/kg/min)  \n-Epinephrine infusion (2-10 mcg/min)  \n-Transcutaneous pacing Tachycardia with a pulse  \n•If unstable (wide or narrow) -go straight to synchronized cardioversion (sedate first)  \n•If stable narrow complex  \n-obtain 12 lead  \n-vagal maneuvers  \n*-adenosine 6mg RAPID IVP, followed by 12mg  \nNote: See current ACLS 2015 guidelines textbook as your PRIMARY Source. Posted November 2016  \n ACLS Helpful Hints are Courtesy of Key Medical Resources, [Inc. ](Inc.  www.cprclassroom.com)[ www.cprclassroom.com](Inc.  www.cprclassroom.com)   \nPulseless Rhythms-Cardiac Arrest-CPR  \nOxygen, monitor, IV, Fluids, Glucose Check  \n*Agonal gasps are a likely indicator  \n􀁪 2 minute cycles of compressions, shocks (if VF/VT), a","cbCairbdyfr0pNDr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairbdyfr0pNDr","pdf",729240,"English","# Mandatory precourse and exam rules\n## ACLS exam format and passing\n# Core prerequisites and interpretation skills\n## Dysrhythmias and rhythm strips\n# BLS overview - CAB\n## Compressions and ventilation essentials\n# Stroke guidance\n## Cincinnati Pre-Hospital Stroke Scale\n## CT and fibrinolysis timing\n# Acute coronary syndromes and STEMI\n## Door-to-balloon and aspirin dosing\n# Bradycardia and tachycardia management\n## Atropine, pacing, and cardioversion\n# Pulseless rhythms and cardiac arrest CPR\n## Shockable vs non-shockable algorithms\n# Non-shockable rhythms and monitoring\n## Capnography and team dynamics\n# Reversible causes and ROSC/post-resuscitation\n## Hypothermia and destination recommendations\n# Points to ponder","[{\"question\":\"What are the mandatory pre-course assessment and exam passing requirements for ACLS?\",\"answer\":\"The mandatory pre-course assessment requires at least a 70% pass. The ACLS exam has 50 questions and a passing score of 84%, allowing up to 8 missed questions.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the recommended BLS approach and key CPR quality targets?\",\"answer\":\"BLS follows the CAB approach with hard and fast compressions, repeating every 2 minutes. Compressions target a rate of at least 100–120 and a depth of at least 2 inches but not more than 2.4 inches (6 cm), with minimal interruptions of less than 10 seconds.\"},{\"question\":\"How should providers manage shockable versus non-shockable pulseless rhythms?\",\"answer\":\"Shockable rhythms include ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia without a pulse, with defibrillation and amiodarone for refractory cases, then resuming CPR. Non-shockable rhythms include PEA and asystole, with emphasis on correct monitoring and appropriate post-resuscitation focus.\"}]","ACLS Helpful Hints 2015 Guidelines - Revised November 2016 | PDF",1790193534]