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818*909*7223 Fax  \n[www.ACLS123.com](www.ACLS123.com)  \n[12/20/2011](12/20/2011)  \nACLS Study Guide  \nCourse Overview  \nThis study guide is an outline of content that will be taught in the American Heart Association Accredited Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course. It is intended to summarize important content, but since all ACLS content cannot possibly be absorbed in a class given every two years, it is expected that the student will have the 2010 Updated ECC Handbook readily available for review as a reference. The student is also required to have the AHA ACLS Textbook available for reference and study for more in depth content.  \nEvidence Based Updates  \nApproximately every 5 years the AHA updates the guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. These updates are necessary to ensure that all AHA courses contain the best information and recommendations that can be supported by current scientific evidence experts from outside the United States and outside the AHA. The guidelines were then classified as to the strength of evidence that supports the recommendation.  \nThe BLS Survey  \nC – A-B  \nCritical Concepts – High Quality CPR  \n􀁸 Compress the chest hard and fast  \n􀁸 Allow complete chest recoil after each compression  \n􀁸 Minimize interruptions in compressions (10 seconds or less)  \n􀁸 Switch providers about every 2 minutes to avoid fatigue  \n􀁸 Avoid excessive ventilation  \n\n| Assess |  | Assessment Technique and Action |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Check Responsiveness | 􀁸 Tap and shout,“Are you all right?”\u003Cbr>􀁸 Check for absent or abnormal breathing (no breathing or only gasping) by looking at or scanning the chest for movement (about 5 to 10 seconds) |\n| 2 | Activate the Emergency Response System /get AED | 􀁸 Activate the emergency response system and get an AED if one is available or send someone to activate the emergency response system and get an AED or defibrillator |\n| 3 | Circulation | 􀁸 Check the carotid pulse for 5 to 10 seconds\u003Cbr>􀁸 If no pulse within 10 seconds, start CPR (30:2) beginning with chest compressions\u003Cbr>􀁸 Compress the center of the chest (lower half of the sternum) hard and fast with at least 100 compressions per minute at a depth of at least 2 inches\u003Cbr>􀁸 Allow complete chest recoil after each compression\u003Cbr>􀁸 Minimize interruptions in compressions (10 seconds or less)\u003Cbr>􀁸 Switch providers about every 2 minutes to avoid fatigue\u003Cbr>􀁸 Avoid excessive ventilation\u003Cbr>􀁸 If there is a pulse, start rescue breathing at 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds (10 to 12 breaths per minute) . Check pulse about every 2 minutes. |\n| 4 | Defibrillation | 􀁸 If no pulse, check for a shockable rhythm with an AED/defibrillator as soon as it arrives\u003Cbr>􀁸 Provide shocks immediately with CPR, beginning with compressions |\n\nThe ACLS Survey  \nFor unconscious patients in arrest (cardiac or respiratory):  \n􀁸 Healthcare providers should conduct the ACLS Survey after completing the BLS survey. For conscious patients who may need more advanced assessment and management technique:  \n􀁸 Health providers should conduct the ACLS Survey first.  \nAn important component of this survey is the differential diagnosis, where identification and treatment of the underlying causes may be critical to patient outcome.  \nEffective Resuscitation Team Dynamics  \nRole of the Team Leader – is multifaceted. 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