Characteristics of Second-Degree AV Blocks and Their Treatment
One method of interpreting ECGs to identify the characteristics of second-degree AV blocks and the treatment of unstable bradycardia patients with them.To pass the written ACLS exam and mega code, students need to be able to identify basic ECG dysrhythmias, including the two types of second-degree heart block.One method of ECG rhythm identification.ECG characteristics of a second-degree Mobitz type I (Wenckebach).Identification of unstable bradycardia and its treatment with Atropine.ECG characteristics of a second-degree Mobitz type II.Possible effect of using Atropine on patients with a second-degree type II AV block.Treatment of unstable bradycardic patients refractory to Atropine using TCP, Dopamine, or Epinephrine drip.Starting dose and titration of Dopamine and Epinephrine drips.**American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.I hope you'll consider contributing.Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorTHANK YOU for your support! Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Free Prescription Discount Card - Get your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/savePass ACLS Web Site - Other ACLS-related resources: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn The Curious Clinicians: History of Doctor Wenckebach & Mobitzhttps://curiousclinicians.com/2022/07/06/episode-52-way-back-wenckebach/Practice ECGs with rationale at Dialed Medics:https://dialedmedics.com/
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Oxygen Administration and SaO2 Monitoring
Review the indications for oxygen administration and monitoring O2 saturation with pulse oximetry for patients in various ACLS algorithms.The O in MONA is Oxygen.When we should administer oxygen to ACS patients.When O2 administration is unnecessary based on an accurate pulse ox.Monitoring patient's oxygen saturation (SaO2) using a pulse oximeter.Review two common ACLS pre-arrest mega code scenarios.Oxygen administration during CPR and post cardiac arrest.You can find additional medical podcasts that cover ACLS-related topics, on the Pod Resources page at PassACLS.com**American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.I hope you'll consider contributing.Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorTHANK YOU for your support! Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Free Prescription Discount Card - Get your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/savePass ACLS Web Site - Other ACLS-related resources: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn Check out ConveyMed.io for more free online medical education (FOAMed) opportunities.
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Objective Measures of Good CPR
Objective measures of high-quality CPR and how ACLS providers use waveform capnography and feedback devices to monitor effective chest compressions.Along with early defibrillation, high quality CPR with minimal interruptions is one of the two factors that has been shown to improve cardiac arrest outcomes.Objective measures of high-quality CPR.The role of the CPR Coach on the code team.The advantages and use of real-time feedback devices to monitor the rate, depth, and chest recoil of CPR compressions.The use of end tidal waveform capnography. (ETCO2)A no-tech way to monitor effective CPR if no compression feedback device or ETCO2 capnography isn’t available.**American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.I hope you'll consider contributing.Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorTHANK YOU for your support! Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Free Prescription Discount Card - Get your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/savePass ACLS Web Site - Other ACLS-related resources: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
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Bradycardia Dosing for Atropine & Dopamine
Review the 2020 ACLS Atropine and Dopamine guidelines for the treatment of unstable bradycardia, including: dosing, administration, and precautions.When we should use the bradycardia algorithm.The signs & symptoms of unstable bradycardia.Atropine's bradycardic dose and maximum.The use of atropine when a patient is in a second degree type II or third degree heart block.ECG changes that indicate subsequent doses of atropine are likely to be ineffective.The starting dose of Dopamine.The use of Dopamine for bradycardia as an interim until TCP vs hypotension.The use of Atropine and Dopamine in patients with myocardial ischemia.Podcasts with additional (advanced-provider level) information about bradycardia, Atropine, & Dopamine can be found on the Pass ACLS Pod Resources page.**American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.I hope you'll consider contributing.Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorTHANK YOU for your support! Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Free Prescription Discount Card - Get your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/savePass ACLS Web Site - Other ACLS-related resources: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
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Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) Review
Review the appropriate & safe use of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) to keep an unresponsive patient's tongue from blocking their airway.The tongue is the most common airway obstruction in an unconscious patient.The oropharyngeal airway is sometimes called an OPA or simply an oral airway.Indications for using an oral airway.Contraindication for an oral airway and an alternative airway that can be used for patients with an intact gag reflex.Measuring an OPA and possible complications from inserting one that is too small or too large.Two techniques to properly insert an OPA.The use of an oral airway during CPR.The use of an OPA as a bite block after a patient has an advanced airway placed.**American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.I hope you'll consider contributing.Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorTHANK YOU for your support! Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Free Prescription Discount Card - Get your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/savePass ACLS Web Site - Other ACLS-related resources: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
I'm Paul from PassACLS.com and I'm here to help you pass ACLS. Like an audio flash card, this podcast is intended to aid any medical professional preparing for an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class. Each three-to-nine minute episode covers one of the skills needed to recognize a stroke or cardiac emergency and work as a high performing team to deliver safe, quality patient care.
Listening to a tip a day for a few weeks prior to your ACLS class will help cement the core concepts that have been shown to improve outcomes in patients suffering a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or stroke. In addition to the Chain of Survival, core concepts, and ACLS algorithms; specific information needed to pass the written exam, BLS checks, and megacode following the 2020 guidelines is presented.
Healthcare providers that are already ACLS certified, but rarely participate in codes, may find listening a helpful reminder.
Disclaimer: This podcast is a supplement to your course's approved text book and videos - not a replacement. The information presented is for educational purposes only, is intended for medical professionals, and is not medical advice. Medical professionals should follow their local laws, agency protocols, and act only within their scope of practice.
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