Advanced Cardiac Life Support

 

Introduction

 

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

After the first shock, immediately resume CPR, givng 5 cycles.

 

 

 

Additional Resources

 

2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

• introduction
• ethical issues
• CPR
• adult basic life support
• electrical therapies
• CPR techniques and devices
• adjuncts for airway control and ventilation
• management of cardiac arrest
• management of symptomatic bradycardia and tachycardia
• monitoring and medications
• etc

European Resuscitation Council