The ACLS video reviews available here provide an action-packed ACLS review of the respective algorithm along with a megacode scenario to help you refine and develop your ACLS skills. Also, you will find videos about special topics within ACLS that require a more detailed examination.
yokitaw says
Hi Jeff, what is the reason of not giving vasopressin 40 units any more?
Jeff with admin. says
Clinical studies have shown that both epinephrine and vasopressin are effective for improving the chances of return of spontaneous circulation during cardiac arrest.
The removal was due to the fact that there is no added benefit from administering both epinephrine and vasopressin as compared with administering epinephrine alone, and in order to simplify the algorithm, vasopressin was removed.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Kristin Nelson says
I passed my ACLS written exam because of your great site Jeff!
Next week I just need to pass the demonstration. Thanks for answering all my questions!
Jeff with admin. says
Congratulations! Great job. I’m so glad that the site was helpful for you. Kind regards, Jeff
Lisette Atienza says
I passed my ACLS course! Thanks for this site, Will surely recommend it.
Kristin Nelson says
I don’t see a Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm. Just wondering why and are we not tested on this? Thanks for your great site Jeff! Kris
Jeff with admin. says
There is not much to the actual post-cardiac arrest care diagram, and it makes the topic more confusing, so I did not include it in the training content. That said, you can get a full review of post-cardiac arrest care by completing the Post-cardiac Arrest Care Lesson in the interactive course guide.
If you would like to look at the post-cardiac arrest care algorithm diagram, you can view it here: Post-Cardiac Arrest Diagram.
NANCY REEDER says
Thank you for your very patient kind help with getting our computer set up to be able to view the videos, and also your very quick response
.
Jeff with admin. says
Glad to help! Kind regards, Jeff
Roberta Kendall says
I LOVE these videos! OMG so unbelievably helpful. It’s helping me get my confidence back after 4 years without ACLS. Thank you! Clear, highlighted and example specific with great scenarios.
MG MG says
Hi…
In cardiac arrest shockable rhythm pathway, the 1st dose of epi is given after 2nd shock… and after 1st shock IV access is taken if not taken already….
If the patient already has IV access, is it okay to give 1st dose of epi after 1st shock????
Jeff with admin. says
Yes, it is ok to give the first dose of epi. So long as it does not delay CPR or the delivery of shocks.
For AHA testing make sure to give the epi after the 2nd shock during CPR.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Fatmata Bangura says
This is the best program for dummy on ACLS. I took my class today 7/27/17 and I pass with 92%. Thank you so much.After studying the materials I went through the class well prepared.
katiemoczygemba says
Learned ACLS in 6 hours without the recommended book. Scored a 98% on the written exam and aced my mega code. Thanks!!
coopermal says
Thank you, I have learned more utilizing your site than reading the AHA Book/only had 3 days to review
dschiers@netins.net says
Hello Jeff,
Thanks for a fabulous, well organized site. I really enjoyed studying on it. It was so easy. Took ACLS recertification and passed with flying colors. Instructor was impressed with my ability to identify rhythms and I got 100% on the written test. This was the best that I was ever prepared.
Thanks again.
Jeff with admin. says
Thanks for the encouragement and feedback. I am so glad that the site was helpful for you!
Kind regards,
Jeff
johnypq says
Question about Amiodarone in VF/Pulseless VT algorhythm
when you get to the first amaiodarone stage in the algorhythm (amiodarone 300mg)
1. after administration and CPR you assess the rhythm and if still in VF
2. GO Back and give EPI ????? + CPR, then the next round go back to Amiodarone and give 150mg ???
is this right ?????
Thanks
john
Jeff with admin. says
After the first dose of epinephrine is given, epinephrine is basically on it’s own timetable and is given every 3 to 5 minutes.
The second dose of amiodarone can be given any time during chest compressions after the fourth shock. It can even be postponed until after the fifth shot. Some people prefer to give the first dose of amiodarone more time to circulate before administering more.
The timing of second administration of amiodarone is not critical.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Raynald Raynald says
Love this site and all the videoz
tgbeachbum says
Thanks again for such an amazingly helpful resource!
Scored 100% today!
Woo hoo!
I am recommending this to all my ER colleagues!
flieswithsun says
Dear Sir, Can you tell me where to find the information about not running cold NS for TTM. My facility still insists that it is ACLS protocol. Thank you, Jeannie
Jeff with admin. says
Using ice cold fluids is still a part of in hospital TTM.
The time when using cold fluids for TTM is not recommended is in the prehospital setting.
AHA Guideline for TTM
Kind regards,
Jeff