When to give the first dose of epinephrine, its route, repeat frequency, & maximum dose following ACLS's Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm.

Epinephrine is the first IV medication we administer to patients in cardiac arrest.

When we give the first dose of epinephrine depends on whether the patient is in a shockable or non-shockable rhythm.

When to give the first dose of epinephrine and its frequency for patients in asystole or PEA following the right side of the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm.

When to give the first dose of epi and its frequency for patients in V-Fib or pulseless V-Tach following the left side of the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm.

Example chronology of events for a scenario where a patient is found unresponsive with only gasping/agonal breathing.

Administration of epi via the IO or endotracheal route in the absence of an IV.

The maximum cumulative dose of epinephrine that can be administered to patients in cardiac arrest.

When do we stop administering epinephrine.

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The pros and cons of ACLS medication administration via intraosseous (IO) or endotracheal tube (ETT) route when IV access isn't available.

IO vs ETT as an alternative route.

The locations we should place an IO when running a code.

The ACLS medications that can be given intraosseous.

Where you can find more information about intraosseous access during resuscitation efforts.

In the absence of an IV or IO, some medications may be given down the endotracheal tube.

The disadvantages of medication administration via ETT.

Review of the medications that can be given down the tube and how they should be given.

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Prehospital EMS capabilities and why paramedic-staffed ALS ambulances make a difference in the early identification & treatment of STEMI and stroke.

The chain of survival for a cardiac emergency and stroke.

ALS ambulances are staffed with paramedics who have training in ACLS skills.

Why EMS Destination Protocols for suspected stroke and STEMI make a difference.

ACLS’s timed benchmarks for:

• point of first medical contact to PCI for ST elevation MI;
• door to tPA for ischemic stroke; and
• onset of symptoms to EVT for LVO strokes.

Why EMS should bypass a close hospital to transport a STEMI or suspected stroke patient to a hospital capable of 24/7 PCI or a certified stroke center.

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The use of an AED to improve cardiac arrest outcomes including: attaching the pads during CPR; following prompts; and safely administering a shock.

Why we should use an AED.

The general use of AED.

including: indications for use; attaching the AED pads; following verbal prompts; and safely administering a shock.

Following the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm while using an AED.

Contraindications to AED use.

General safety considerations to remember.

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Review the Asystole/PEA side of the Cardiac Arrest algorithm including: epinephrine administration, advanced airways, causes of PEA, and when to stop.

For apneic patients without a carotid pulse or patients with only gasping/agonal respirations, we will follow the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm.

For pulseless patients that the AED doesn't advise a shock, the patient's ECG shows asystole, or a non-perfusing organized rhythm (PEA), we will follow the right side of the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm.

Initial steps are aimed at delivery of high-quality CPR to keep the brain and vital organs alive.

Epinephrine administration.

Placement of an advanced airway.

Considering possible reversible H & T causes of cardiac arrest including three common causes of PEA and their emergent interventions.

When we should discontinue resuscitation efforts and call the code.

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Many CPR classes use songs like "Stayin Alive" to help compressors maintain a fast rate. 

Advantages, disadvantages, and a selection of good CPR songs.

Providing good, high-quality CPR with minimal interruptions and early defibrillation are two key interventions shown to improved cardiac arrest outcomes.

A training tool used in many CPR and ACLS classes is to use a song (or a song list) to help the person doing chest compressions maintain an adequate rate.

Characteristics of songs that will help us perform good CPR.

Advantages & disadvantages of using a song during CPR.

Selected songs from various genres and time periods from AHA's "Don’t Drop The Beat" playlist on Spotify.

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Obtaining a medical history guides clinical decisions so we can provide the safest evidence-based care possible.  The SAMPLE-PQRST format is explained.

A patient’s medical history will help us identify things that may be causing (or contributing) to their current condition as well as guide our decisions so we provide the safest evidence-based care possible.

Examples of information obtained in a medical history that will impact the treatment we provide.

There are several mnemonics and memory aids that people use to guide their history taking.

Review the SAMPLE-PQRST medical history mnemonic.

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The indications and administration of ACLS antiarrhythmics magnesium & Procainamide for treating Torsades de Pointes and stable tachycardias.

Identification of Torsades on the ECG.

Administration of a magnesium infusion for stable patients vs slow IV push for patients in cardiac arrest.

Procainamide use for stable patients with a monomorphic wide-complex tachycardia.

Procainamide dosing and when to stop the infusion.

Tip for determining whether magnesium or Procainamide should be used when treating stable patients with V-Tach.

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Review of hypovolemia as a reversible H&T cause of cardiac arrest including: causes, signs & symptoms, and treatment with crystalloid solutions or blood.

When a patient loses excessive amounts of fluids, we say that they are in a state of hypovolemia.

The most obvious cause of hypovolemia is from bleeding.

Bleeding can be internal or external and caused by trauma, pathology, or iatrogenic.

Classic signs & symptoms of hypovolemic shock.

Volume replacement with crystalloids vs blood.

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The mechanism of action and safe administration of Morphine for patients with myocardial ischemia in ACLS’s Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) algorithm.

MONA is the acronym sometimes used to help us remember the interventions to consider for patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Morphine's use in the Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) algorithm.

Why Morphine is helpful for patients with ACS.

Contraindications and considerations for the safe administration of Morphine.

Common dosing & administration of Morphine.

Monitoring of the patient's level of consciousness, pain, blood pressure, and respirations after administration.

Possible side effects of Morphine administration.

Narcan as an antidote to Morphine if needed.

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