ACLS algorithms made simple | ACLS-Algorithms.com

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  1. Diane_Buendia says

    Such an Amazing site. I did my ACLS Renewal Course Yesterday. I can say that I did great with the help of your 2 week membership. I am more confident on the Mega Code Scenarios and passed my Exam with flying colors.
    See you in 2 years. Keep up the Good Work on your Site.
    Thanks a lot!

    • Jeff with admin. says

      I do not have any PALS content at this time. I have looked around for something I can recommend, but I cannot find anything worth recommending.
      Your best resource at this time will be the AHA PALS provider manual.
      Kind regards,
      Jeff

  2. docro10 says

    Thanks Jeff, I have never been so prepared for acls Was able to answer questions, got through my mega code without problems. And of course passed my exam. Will definitely be using this web site again, will recommend it to others

  3. Debbie1 says

    Jeff, Thank you so much for this website! It is the reason I have now passed ACLS for the second time with flying colors! It has really helped me to understand and learn this information. I needed to take ACLS for the first time after 34 yrs of Nursing and Never having seen a Code, not to mention real studying! This site provides a fun way to study and retain the information . I recommend it to all my colleagues now. Thank you so much for taking such a stressful task and making it bearable. I even admit to enjoying it on this second time around! That’s hard to admit. :). Thank you!

  4. Kim Bryan says

    Absolutely awesome job, Jeff! I have never felt so prepared for ACLS and I give all of the credit to your awesome website! Passed with flying colors today! THANK YOU! I will be back in two years for another renewal!

  5. amsrn61 says

    have been studying for my ACLS recert the past 2 weeks using my notes and ACLS book. Kind of boring! Found this website and I found it to be very easy to use and extremely helpful! Class/test tomorrow…I feel prepared!

    • Jeff with admin. says

      I post what ever comes through in the comments except if someone belittles another persons comments or uses profanity. If you need some assistance or have a question, I am always available by e-mail, phone, or text. I don’t get many negative comments or reviews, but there are a few. If there is something that you are dissatisfied with, please let me know.
      Kind regards, Jeff

  6. nbd4661 says

    I wanted to say thank you for the amazing site. I used to cry when I was renewing my ACLS. This is the second time I have utilized your site for my renewal studying. And the second time I have flown through the renewal process. Without this site I am not sure I would still be working in an environment that required me to have it.

    Thanks again I will be back in 2 years.

  7. rioboy10 says

    Jeff,
    Just wanted to say a big “Thank You” for such a great website you have. Because of your website, I successfully passed ACLS today with flying colors! My megacode scenarios were flawless and I received a 94% on my written exam. I am a Licensed Paramedic, but have been away from the field for 8 years and am now preparing to go back in. ACLS changed tremendously since the last time I took it in 2005. I couldn’t have passed today if it wasn’t for your megacode scenarios, practice exams, and knowledge base. Thank You again for everything and I will definitely be back in two years to study from your website again.

  8. Heather54 says

    Thank you so much for setting up this website; I only stumbled upon it on Saturday as I was looking for a simplified web site for interpreting ECG’s, particularly for ACLS. I got even more from this site; for the first time in my career, I truly understand ECG’s and can now recognize basic rhythms. I did nothing but study the videos and information given here for the next 3 days, then followed up with the quizes and megacode scenarios. Because of this, I am proud to say I passed the ACLS course today with 94 ! I am recommending this site to anyone interesting in obtaining their ACLS. Thank you so much!

    • Jeff with admin. says

      The 2010 guidelines are actually the 2010-2015 guidelines. AHA meets every 5 years to revise the ACLS guidelines. They will meet in late 2015 and then the new guidelines will be released early to mid-2016. Everything on the site is in accordance with the 2010-2015 AHA ACLS Guidelines.

      Kind regards,
      Jeff

  9. DKocinski says

    Passed my ACLS today. It was the most prepared I have ever been. First time I did not dread The Megacode. Great Site, Thanks so much!

    David K

  10. Lester says

    Just completed my ACLS yesterday and smashed it thanks to the info on your website. I cannot thank you enough for how well this website prepared me for the course. If you are planning on expanding your business, PALS is the next logical step, plus I have it soon.
    Regards,

    Lester B

  11. vickibennett says

    This is the first time I have used your website to study for my ACLS recertification. All I can say is
    WOW! I passed my ACLS yesterday with flying colors! I had all of the answers in my head thanks
    to your study guide and mega code practices! I only missed one on the written test and that was
    because I read the question wrong! I will tell all of my friends about your site and hope they are
    as smart as I was to sign up for a 2 week membership before taking ACLS. I will be back in 2017!
    Thanks again !

    Vicki Bennett

    • Jeff with admin. says

      A general approach is to stop CPR after 20 minutes if there is no ROSC or viable cardiac rhythm re-established, and no reversible factors present that would potentially alter outcome.

      Reasons to cease CPR generally include:

      ROSC

      • (resuscitation guidelines require 2 min of CPR post defibrillation prior to checking for ROSC; may be identified by an upsurge in ETCO2)
      • -> continue ventilation and haemodynamic management

      • pre-existing chronic illness preventing meaningful recovery
      • (ie. nursing home resident with dementia, disseminated cancer)

      • acute illness preventing recovery
      • (ie. 100% burns, non-survivable injuries, catastrophic TBI with no brain stem reflexes)

      • no response to ACLS after 20min of efficient resuscitation in absence of ROSC, a shockable rhythm or reversible causes
      • Here is a good reference for this topic: When to stop CPR

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