Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 More General Terms 4 Additional Terms 5 References

More Specific Terms

• 'quick-look' paddle
• ACLS ABCDs
• combitube
• endotracheal tube (ETT, tracheal tube)
• flatline protocol
• initial management of acute coronary syndrome
• laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
• pediatric basic & advanced cardiopulmonary life support
• protocol for manual defibrillators

Introduction

• Basic life support is the foundation of ACLS.

• For ACLS protocols, identify the presenting cardiac rhythm to select appropriate protocol.
  
• Also see pediatric basic & advanced cardiopulmonary life support
  
• ACLS protocols may be found in:

• flatline protocol
• pulseless electrical activity ( PEA)
• bradycardia
• asystole
• tachycardia
• ventricular fibrillation
• ACLS algorithm for suspected stroke
  

• Related ACLS info:

• electrocardiogram
• artificial airway
• endotracheal intubation
• defibrillation
• initial management of acute coronary syndrome
• ACLS medications administerable via endotracheal tube

More General Terms

• cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Additional Terms

• ACLS algorithm for suspected stroke
• asystole
• basic life support (BLS)
• bradyarrhythmia (bradycardia)
• flatline protocol
• pulseless electrical activity (PEA, electromechanical dissociation)
• tachyarrhythmia (tachycardia)
• ventricular fibrillation (V Fib)

References

1. Manual of Medical Therapeutics, 28th ed, Ewald & McKenzie (eds), Little, Brown & Co, Boston, 1995, pg 170
2. National Guideline Clearinghouse Advanced life support: 2005 International Consensus Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations. American Heart Association ngc-guideline: [1]

advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)