ACLS algorithms made simple | ACLS-Algorithms.com

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  1. Linda says

    Jeff,
    I have used your site in the past with favorable success! I have a question, hopefully you can assist with. Do you, by chance, know where I can go online to find the Standards of Care for ER RNs or do I need to purchase the ENA’s book on Standard of Care?
    I have desperately been seeking where to go and I am coming up empty handed. Any assistance would be greatly appreciative.

  2. Bets says

    Excellent program. I did a 2.5 day cramming session on this site. I cannot believe how much I learned. ACLS is recommended for my job but it is not used. Every two years is like studying it for the first time. I would learn it for the test and quickly forget it. This time, I actually retained the information. I did well on the mega codes. I did not even hesitate on the rhythm interpretations and interventions. I also received a 96% on the test. Believe me when I say this has never happened. The best part is that I still know the information and it has been a week. The program is easy to follow and prepares you for every aspect of ACLS recert.. Thank you!

  3. diamonsu says

    Hey Jeff,
    This is the second time I have used your site to study for my BLS/ACLS recertification. I have passed both times and I would recommend this site to anyone for study and review. Big thanks to you, Jeff, for keeping the site current with the AHA updates and changes. Also thanks for keeping the cost low.
    Thanks again,
    Sue

  4. Tally says

    Hi my name is Tally
    i am quite confused about adrenaline infusion and cardiovesion, if they work the same in all heart blocks, how are they activation the blockage on type2 and 3rd degree and what about increasing heart rate and worsen myocardial infarction?

    • Jeff with admin. says

      I’m not sure what you mean by referencing cardioversion. Cardioversion is not indicated for bradycardia. I’m assuming you mean transcutaneous pacing.

      Increasing oxygen demand by increasing the HR in any way whether by electrical or chemical pacing is a risk when MI is present.

      The patient should be observed for any signs of worsening ischemia. If MI is suspected electrical pacing at a lower rate should be used if pacing is necessary.
      An epinephrine infusion can be titrated and effects go away quite quickly. Epinephrine indirectly improves cardiac output by:

      • Increasing heart rate
      • Increasing heart muscle contractility
      • Increasing conductivity through the AV node

      TCP should not be delayed if a patient has compromised perfusion with 2nd degree block type 2 or complete block.

      A patient with MI would also need to have PCI as soon as possible.

      Read this page on Epinephrine and ACLS.

      Kind regards,
      Jeff

  5. swtgeorgia2003 says

    Thank you so much for the cram session I only had two days to study for the ACLS and I had confidence, still have it and passed with flying colors yeah!!!!!!

  6. nursermk says

    It’s that time again, when I visit my old friends here at acls-algorhythm and work on some practice scenarios. I remember the bad ol’ days when ACLS was intimidating and not at all fun. Wish I had this site back then , but happy to have it now and am always grateful for the reasonable prices and the ability to get up to speed with snap decision making for Megacode. Thank you for all your help over the years.

  7. Jenny Quach says

    I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this site!! I aced my ACLS written test with 100% and the instructor was impressed with how much knowledge I had coming in! I will be sure to recommend this site to all of my friends who are taking the ACLS class 🙂

  8. scrubnurse2016 says

    Just took my ACLS test and passed with a 92! Thank you so much, I am so glad I found your website! I am on operating room nurse, anesthesia runs the codes so I don’t ever really use my ACLS but my agency requires it. Your course really helped. I will def use in the future when I have to retest!

    MP

  9. MMWestbrook says

    Thank you so much for such a great course. I went into my ACLS test confident and educated. You managed to do the impossible and make learning fun. I especially liked the review videos, even the music you chose for them. Thank you so much again, I will continue to use your site and recommend it to my colleagues.
    Mary Michele

  10. rstrycker says

    Hey! Thanks for this awesome site! Just wanted you to know I am now ACLS certified, I used this site exclusively for the course prep and I aced the megacode and the written test!!!! Best Regards, Renee

  11. Kimhredham says

    Hi Jeff. Thank you for the wonderful website. I am back. However, I would like to ask you a question please. I noticed that you have included PALS algorithms. I go for recertification in 2 week’s. Are the Hospital’s incorporating PALS along with adult ACLS and BLS in the mega codes and test taking experience? Thank you. Kim Gresham

    • Jeff with admin. says

      ACLS and PALS remain separate as far as AHA provider courses. The PALS Content on the website is independent of the ACLS content.

      The PALS content is incomplete at this time and by October 2017 there will be a complete house training course separately located on this website.

      Until the course is fully complete, I am placing completed content on the site so that people can utilize it while it is being prepared.

      Kind regards,
      Jeff

      • Kimhredham says

        Thank you. May God continue to bless you and your brother for this wonderful website. It has been valuable tool. The Best money I have spent this far!!!

  12. Miriam says

    Hi.

    Thank you so much for your incredible, easy to use site. I only used this site for ACLS studying and the megacode was a breeze. Thank you!

    Quick question, in reference to the H’s and T’s-can hyperthermia ever cause bradycardia?

    Thanks again.

    • Jeff with admin. says

      Thanks for the encouragement. I’m so glad that the site was helpful for you.

      Hyperthermia would typically not be a CAUSE of bradycardia. Hyperthermia would normally cause an increase in a patient’s heart rate. I have not heard of any cases where hyperthermia was the cause of bradycardia.

      Kind regards,
      Jeff

  13. Kaye says

    Thanks for your help. I made a 94 on my test and blew away my megacode. I am an X-ray tech in the cath lab and many of the questions are not something I deal with on a routine basis. Thanks again! See you in a couple of years!

  14. gamboam says

    Took your course, and scored a 96% as a first time taker. Thank you for all your help!

    Do you have a similar website for PALS training?

    • Jeff with admin. says

      At this time I do not have any PALS content on the website.

      I am working on a pals course that should be completed within the next 18 months.

      I have looked around the web for something to recommend to others, but there is not much out there worth recommending. At this time your best resource will be the American Heart Association. PALS provider manual.

      Kind regards,
      Jeff

  15. Katherine Condeza Espinoza says

    Gracias!!
    Aprobe mi curso de ACLS, si bien los recursos estaban en inglés me ayudaron bastante no solo en la prueba escrita si no en los megacodes!
    Podrían considerar hacer esta página multi-idiomas.
    Saludos desde Chile

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