Video
- Q: Why won’t the videos play?
A: The most common cause for not being able to view the videos is an out of date flash player. You can download the latest version of the adobe flash player here.
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- Q: After I paid I received no username and password. How do I get into the site?
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- Q: I’m already a member, but I forgot my password or it is not working
A: This was most likely due to a failed redirect back to the website for username and password setup. If this happened, you will receive an e-mail within 30 minutes that will give you a way to finish the username and password setup. Just follow the instructions in the e-mail. If you need immediate assistance, we would be glad to help you. You can call technical support from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 316-243-7096. If you happen to get voice mail, please leave your name and e-mail address, and we will call back shortly.
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Here is a short video on how to resetting your password.
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ACLS Preparation
- Q: I’ve never taken ACLS before how should I use this site to make the most of my time?
- Q: I’ve take ACLS before and I very confident about my skills and knowledge but just want to fine tune for testing. How should I use the site?
A: Watch the video on the home page and then read this short article and you will how to best utilize the resources here.
A: You will want to review the new 2015-2021 ACLS Guidelines here. Read this short article and then decide what areas you would like to use to brush up on your skills.
Optimize Site Usage
- Q: Can I veiw and track my quiz and megacode simulator scores?
A: Yes you can. Use the following link to watch a video and learn how to do this.
How to View and Track your ACLS Quiz Results
hybiscus says
Jeff was very quick to assist to on the phone so I could log in and study again. Thank you for being there-this is my second time using your website and you make it enjoyable to study ACLS. I highly recommend your website!
martha says
my patient’s life vest had delivered a shock. upon examination, we found the vest had been opened by the patient prior to the shock; conducting gel packs had burst from the patient’s left chest wall to left back wall and vest shocked again. A continuous ekg was run at that point. My theory is that the vest sensors were misaligned due to vest being opened and therefore mis-read rhythm resulting in an inappropriate shock. Also, the vest shocked again. Probably due to gel providing an arc, the vest had mis-read following rhythm. An ekg was run after the first shock and never showed an abnormal rate or rhythm. What would you theorize? P.S. Pt was given emergency treatment with no apparent ill-effects and life vest was collected for evaluation.
Jeff with admin. says
It sounds like the vest defibrillator misread the EKG and shocked inappropriately. If the vest testing comes back normal with no defects in the vest then I would say that this is what occurred. It could have had something to do with the pt. messing with the vest. I am not familiar with the defibrillator vests. I have never used them.
Kind regards,
Jeff
sudeshna das says
i want to know that if pt is in ventilator & pt had a cardiac arrest,then what is the ratio of chest compression & breathing
Jeff with admin. says
During CPR, the patient would be removed from the ventilator and the BVM (bag vaulve mask) would be attached to the ET (endotracheal tube). Compressions would be >100/min and ventilations would be 1 ventilation every 6-8 seconds. This information can be found on pg. 47 of the AHA ACLS provider manual.
Kind regards,
Jeff
rcmannjr says
I am just getting a black box where the videos should load. I downloaded the new flash player and no change.
Jeff with admin. says
If you cannot see the videos and all you see is a black box, the most likely cause is an out of date flash player. You need to update your flash player.
You can do that here: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
You can watch a video of how to do the update here:
https://acls-algorithms.com/help/update-adobe-flash-player
If you continue to have problems, feel free to call tech support for assistance: 316-243-7096.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Taylor says
Hi Jeff,
I was playing sports last weekend and was called over to a player who was laying on the ground, awake and answering questions. He reported that his Internal Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) had just fired while standing still on the playing field. He did not have any symptoms before the ICD fired, and this was the first time that it had ever gone off. He reported no loss of consciousness, dizziness, chest discomfort, palpitations, shortness of breath, etc.He had a history significant for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and long-QT syndrome and took lisinopril daily.
If I discovered this player unconscious, not breathing and pulseless after his ICD fired, what would the process be as for CPR? Is it safe for a provider to give CPR to someone with an actively firing ICD?
Is there ever a situation where an external defibrillator should be used on this patient? What about epinephrine, amiodarone, etc.?
After transport to the hospital, what should the management of this patient consist of?
Thank you for your help.
Taylor Simpson, PA-C
Jeff with admin. says
I hope that this answers your questions.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Sandy12 says
Thank you, Jeff.
Sandy
vlynda says
Where can I get explanation of hoe to use tools?
Jeff with admin. says
The video on the home page explains how to use the site, but if you cannot figure something out, you can call me between 8 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. central time. My technical support number is 316-243-7096.
Kind regards,
Jeff
ker3osuedu says
Jeff,
I have enjoyed your site so far. My one complaint is that the explanations keep referencing old guidelines. While I am sure that for many people this is beneficial, I would prefer to focus on what is correct now, not what has changed.
For this learner, I would be helpful to have a AV presentation for each algorithm, not just stating what to do next, but why, and perhaps even reference to the research results that support each step. When I connect the ‘why’ to each step, it is easier for this learner to remember.
Imagine your target nurse as a new grad, just out of nursing school. While that is not me, it might make it clearer the kind of instruction I am seeking.
The closest to this I have found was, “Pass the ACLS.” Regretfully, it was made 20 years ago and does not reflect current guidelines.
If you have any suggestions as to where I might find such a level of depth in teaching this content, I would appreciate any suggestions you may have.
You have a great site, and I will continue to work my way through it.
Erik
pezkills says
this is also a concern I have. another example/ contradiction : why are Hypoglycemia and Trauma scratched through, on the “h and T” page…. and then as one scrolls down the explanations of each seem to be intact and included on the list.. are NOT scratched out? seems like if they are wrong to have there , they needed to just be removed, mixed messages. please kindly advise? thanks.
Jeff with admin. says
Hypoglycemia and Trauma for as long as I can remember have been part of the H’s and T’s assessment for ACLS. They were deleted from AHA ACLS provider manual in 2010. Since that time I have continued to try and figure out why they were deleted. I have searched the AHA research documents, the AHA online literature, the AHA Circulation Journal, and discussed this with several providers in order to discover the reason. I have made every effort to find out why they were removed, but I have not found a reasonable answer. Since I have been unable to find a reasonable rational for removing them, I left them on the site as you say “scratched” out. I think that they are an important consideration for anyone making an assessment in an emergency situation where they are using ACLS protocol to treat a patient.
Kind regards,
Jeff
ROYA says
I HAVE NO ISSUE PASSING MEGA CODE, TODAY I PASSED BUT I FAIL THE WRITTEN TEST I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, I JUST SING IN TODAY EVERY TEST ON THIS SITE SEEMS VERY SHORT AND EASY FOR ME, SO WHERE DID I GO WRONG? DO YOU THINK YOUR QUESTIONS ARE EASY?
Jeff with admin. says
If you go through all of the practice tests on the site, you should be ready for the written test. If you miss any questions use the rational at the top of each practice test to find out why you missed it. Also if you have any questions while you are going through the practice tests, just post and comment and I will answer.
You can find the practice tests here.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Perechong says
Is it true that the retake is much harder? need to retake the written exam, not sure where to focus?
Jeff with admin. says
The retake should not be any harder. If it is just the written exam, you should focus on the practice questions. Make sure you read the rationale for the ones you miss.
Kind regards, Jeff
RAEWYN JOHNSON says
I failed twice in th ACLS exam.now am really depressed.i have no idea about ACLS.the third exam is coming at the end of this month i wnat to pass this exam.so plz help me
Jeff with admin. says
I just read your comment. I checked the database to see if you were a member of the site and noticed that you are not.
I can assure that if you use this site to prepare for the exam/megacode, you will pass. If you don’t I will give you your money back.
Sign up as a member and then watch the video on the home page. Also read this page: http://www.acls-algorithms.com/acls-study-guide. It will help you use the site most efficiently.
If you don’t understand something just post your question and I will answer within 8-12 hours.
You can pass ACLS. You will be amazed at how ready you are after you go through the site.
You can also call me if you need anything: 316-243-7096.
Sign up here: https://acls-algorithms.com/non-member-page-2
Kind regards,
Jeff
flieswithsun says
Jeff, I need PALS and CCRN. When are you going to put up a site for those? In the mean time, can you suggest a site that is similar to this to study the PALS and the CCRN? If you havn’t considered doing these certifications, please do. This is the easiest site I have ever done.
Jeannie Daniel RN, BSN, ICU
Jeff with admin. says
I have not be able to find a good PALS course and I am working on development of this.
I can recommend Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio’s course for CCRN. It is a bit pricy, but the nurses that I know who have taking it have been greatly helped by it.
Roxy1 says
Hurry Up with PALS Jeff!!! Maybe by November 2013??? Pretty Please!
djc40971 says
i only found three set of test questions, where are the others?
Jeff with admin. says
You can find many practice questions divided up by subject here.
You can find multiple choice megacode scenarios here.
Kind regards, Jeff
Karen Chung says
ThAnk you so much for this site . Did acls today and passed . I could have gotten a perfect score on written but I question myself on 2 . Have been a neonatal nurse for over 7 years , so acls was new for me . Got this on my iPhone was able to view it over and over that help to reinforce everything . Thanks again great website . I shared it with my friend she pass also . Thanks again . I am preparing for pals u need z similar site.kc
Chris says
It would be a no brainer for me to purchase if you changed videos from flash to YouTube format. I want to use your site on my iPad.
Also do you have a recommended order to complete your web based program.
Thanks.
Jeff with admin. says
All of the videos are MP4 and if your player is up-to-date, the videos should work fine on your IPAD with one exception. The waveform capnography video is embedded from another website and is a flash file. It will not be viewable on ipad/iphone/ipod. I don’t have any control over the file format of this video, but it is a great, short, and simple video.
As far as sequence for study. The link below will give you some direction for study.
https://acls-algorithms.com/acls-study-guide
Please let me know if you have any other questions.