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  • Medication Review: Nitroglycerine
    2025/09/16

    Review the indications, contraindications, and safe administration of nitroglycerine to Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients with ischemic chest pain.

    Nitroglycerine is vasodilator that affects peripheral blood vessels and coronary arteries.

    Assessment of vital signs prior to administering nitro.

    Indications for use of nitroglycerine.

    Nitroglycerine's contraindications & considerations for use.

    Effects of nitro on patients taking PDE inhibitors.

    Administration of nitroglycerine to patients with ischemic chest pain.

    Considerations for patients that took their home nitroglycerine.

    Monitoring patient's pain and vital signs after nitro administration.

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  • Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter with RVR
    2025/09/15

    Identification of Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) & Atrial Flutter on the ECG and the treatment of unstable and stable SVT patients with A-Fib/Flutter.

    The ECG characteristics of A-Fib and A-Flutter.

    Recognition and treatment of unstable patients in A-Fib/Flutter with rapid ventricular response (RVR).

    Suggested energy settings for synchronized cardioversion of unstable patients with a narrow complex tachycardia.

    Team safety when cardioverting an unstable patient in A-FIB/Flutter.

    Adenosine’s role for stable SVT patients with underlying atrial rhythms.

    Treatment of stable patients in A-Fib/Flutter with RVR.

    For other medical podcasts that cover narrow complex tachycardias, visit the pod resource page at passacls.com.

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    5 分
  • Tablets & Toxins as a H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest
    2025/09/12

    Review of Tablets & Toxins as an ACLS H &T reversible causes of cardiac arrest with some specific, commonly encountered examples.

    As an ACLS provider you do not need to be familiar with all of the different signs of various types of poisoning. You should be able to obtain a history and know to order toxicology.

    The majority of toxins don’t have a specific antidote. There are a few toxins for which we have emergency interventions and ACLS providers should be familiar with.

    Reviewing the patient's medical history for indicators that may lead us to suspect a tablet/toxin cause of cardiac arrest.

    Administration of Narcan for suspected narcotics overdose following the Opioid Associated Emergency algorithm.

    Other common ACLS Tablet Toxin scenarios with possible treatments.

    Medications commonly used to treat specific toxins that are regularly stocked on crash carts or carried in EMS med bags.

    ACLS providers that suspect a specific toxin should consult with their Pharmacy or call Poison Control for treatment directions.

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    Poison Myths and Misconceptions on The Pharmacists Voice podcast: https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/poison-myths-and-misconceptions-discussion-part-1-of-5-with-angel-bivens-rph-and-wendy-stephan-phd/

    Updated guidance for resuscitation of patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and refractory shock due to poisoning: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001161

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  • Which ACLS Algorithm
    2025/09/11

    The ACLS algorithms are designed to make it easier to remember the key interventions we should deliver, and the order in which they should be delivered, to provide the best evidence-based care possible.

    Generally speaking, if there’s a change in a patient’s condition, we should ensure we’re using the correct algorithm.

    Three key points to remember when using ACLS algorithms.

    Walk through of an example mega code scenario with explanations of when and why we change to a different ACLS algorithm.

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    9 分
  • Beta Blocker Use in ACLS
    2025/09/10

    Review of when we should consider beta blocker use in ACLS's Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) & Tachycardia algorithms and when they're contraindicated.

    Beta blocking medications attach to Beta receptors to inhibit or “block” the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline)and norepinephrine in the body.

    The primary locations of Beta I, II, and III receptors.

    Effects of epinephrine & norepinephrine’s stimulation of beta receptors on the heart.

    Beta blockers effects on the heart.

    When we should consider the use of beta blockers in the Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)and Tachycardia algorithms.

    Contraindications to the use of beta blocker medications.

    More detailed information about beta blocker’s mechanism of action and specific instances for their use can be found on the Pod Resource page at PassACLS.com.

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    Good luck with your ACLS class!

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    5 分
  • Advanced Airways
    2025/09/09

    A review of advanced airway use in ACLS’s Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm including: advantages, types, insertion, and monitoring ETCO2.

    When we should consider insertion of an advanced airway for patients in a shockable vs non-shockable rhythm.

    In addition to an endotracheal tube (ETT), other ACLS advanced airways include the Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) and the Laryngeal Tube airway.

    The advantages of using an advanced airway over basic airway maneuvers.

    Use of end tidal CO2 waveform capnography to confirm placement and assess the adequacy of CPR.

    Identification and management of a misplaced ET tube.

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    8 分
  • Antiarrhythmic Use After ROSC
    2025/09/08

    Our primary focus immediately following return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is aimed at ensuring adequate perfusion of the patient’s vital organs and decreasing cerebral damage.

    Post-arrest goals for O2 saturation, ETCO2, and BP/MAP.

    Indications for use of an antiarrhythmic after ROSC.

    Determining which antiarrhythmic to use post cardiac arrest.

    Administration of Amiodarone or Lidocaine to control ventricular ectopy after ROSC.

    The use of Amiodarone post arrest if no antiarrhythmics were administered prior to obtaining ROSC.

    Links to other medical podcasts that cover antiarrhythmics and other ACLS-related topics are on the Pod Resource page at PassACLS.com.

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    This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.

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    Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer!

    Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor

    THANK YOU for your support!

    Good luck with your ACLS class!

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    Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor

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  • Hydrogen Ions as a H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest
    2025/09/05

    Hydrogen ions is on one of the Hs in ACLS's H&T reversible causes of cardiac arrest. When considering hydrogen ions as a cause, what we’re looking at is the patient’s pH, or acid/base balance, and conditions that affect it.

    The body's normal pH.

    Using patient history, ABGs, & labs to determine acidosis or alkalosis.

    Common conditions/causes that may lead us to suspect acidosis.

    Common conditions/causes that may lead us to suspect alkalosis.

    Correcting acidosis by changing the rate of ventilations.

    The indications, dose, and considerations for use of Sodium Bicarbonate.

    Treatment of alkalosis depends on the type (metabolic or respiratory) and is aimed at correcting the underlying cause.

    Other podcasts that cover acid/base balance and conditions that cause acidosis or alkalosis can be found on the Pod Resource Page at PassACLS.com.

    **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser

    This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.

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    Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer!

    Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor

    THANK YOU for your support!

    Good luck with your ACLS class!

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    Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor

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    5 分