Suspected Opioid Overdose Algorithm Recommended Articles What is the Difference Between BLS and ACLS? Do you know the difference between BLS and ACLS certifications? At ACLS, we provide convenient and accredited online certifications with our comprehensive programs. How Emergency and Medical Professionals Can Cope with Anxiety on the Job Having anxiety in healthcare is both common and can […]
Bradycardia with a Pulse Algorithm Recommended Articles Symptomatic Bradycardia Causes and Treatment The determination on whether or not treatment is necessary for bradycardic events is generally based on the presence of symptoms. The clinical manifestations of bradycardia can vary widely from insidious symptoms to episodes of frank syncope. Bradycardia Algorithm Video Review the bradycardia algorithm in just 2 minutes with […]
Tachycardia Algorithm Video Hi. I’m Mark from ACLS Certification Institute. Welcome back to Rapid Algorithm Review. Today, tachycardia. Now I’ll get into tachycardia rhythm. The first thing we’re looking for is the heart rate. Remember, tachycardia is any rate over 100, but in the ACLS algorithm, we’re looking for heart rates and pulses above 150. Next, why is […]
Suspected Stroke Algorithm Video Transcript:Hi. I’m Mark for ACLS Certification Institute. Welcome to another Rapid Algorithm Review. Today we’re going to review stroke. There is nothing more time-sensitive than medical care during a stroke. Just like other algorithms, it all starts with the patient presentation. When assessing for stroke, a great pre-hospital or even hospital assessment is the […]
Adult Cardiac Arrest – Ventricular Fibrillation Video Hi. I’m Mark from ACLS Certification Institute, and welcome back to Rapid Algorithm Review. Today, ventricular fibrillation. Step 1. Establish unresponsiveness. Poke ‘em with a stick. Establish unresponsiveness and check for breathing. Again, you’re just looking for breathing no more than about 5 seconds. If the patient is unresponsive, not breathing, immediately call the […]
Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm – Asystole/PEA Video Transcript:Hi. I’m Mark for ACLS Certification Institute. In today’s video, we’re going to review another arrest algorithm with the focus on asystole and PEA. Let’s take a look at our arrest algorithm. Of course, it starts with establishing unresponsiveness, getting some help coming, activating the EMS or calling the cod if you’re in the […]
Bradycardia Algorithm Video Hi. I’m Mark from ACLS Certification Institute. Welcome to Rapid Algorithm Review. First up, bradycardia. Step one, assess for bradycardia, which is generally a pulse below 50. Next, try to figure out what’s causing this bradycardia. Ask the patient, “What’s your normal heart rate?” If they’re an athlete, it may normally be low. Again, […]
Acute Coronary Syndrome Algorithm Video Hi. I’m Mark for ACLS Certification Institute. Welcome back to another Rapid Algorithm Review. Today we’re going to cover ACS (acute coronary syndrome). It all starts with the patient, the patient’s presentation. When we think about heart attacks and acute coronary syndrome, we tend to think of the typical symptoms: chest pain, shortness of […]
Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia Potassium Homeostasis Potassium blood level is dependent on the association between dietary potassium intake, the distribution of potassium between the cells and extracellular fluid, and urinary potassium excretion.1 Potassium secretion is dictated by an increase in the serum potassium concentration, a rise in plasma aldosterone concentration, and enhanced delivery of sodium and water to the distal […]
