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''See [[critical care quick reference]] for drug doses and equipment size by weight. | ''See [[critical care quick reference]] for drug doses and equipment size by weight.'' {{Adult top}} [[PALS (Main)]].'' | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*A series of clinical algorithms created by the AHA/ASA used in the treatment of cardiovascular/neurological emergencies. | *A series of clinical algorithms created by the AHA/ASA used in the treatment of cardiovascular/neurological emergencies. | ||
*Involves airway management, IV access, and ECG interpretation. | *Involves airway management, IV access, and ECG interpretation. | ||
==ECG Analysis== | ==[[ECG]] Analysis== | ||
*What is the atrial and ventricular rate? | *What is the atrial and ventricular rate? | ||
*Is the rhythm regular or irregular? | *Is the rhythm regular or irregular? | ||
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**Pulseless Electrical Activity/Asystole | **Pulseless Electrical Activity/Asystole | ||
**Cardiac Arrest In Pregnancy | **Cardiac Arrest In Pregnancy | ||
*Adult Post-Cardiac Arrest Care | *Adult [[Post-Cardiac Arrest Care]] | ||
*Termination of Resuscitation | *Termination of Resuscitation | ||
*[[ACLS: Bradycardia]] (with pulse) | *[[ACLS: Bradycardia]] (with pulse) | ||
*[[ACLS: Tachycardia]] (with pulse) | *[[ACLS: Tachycardia]] (with pulse) | ||
*Acute | *[[Acute coronary syndrome]] | ||
*Suspected | *Suspected [[cerebrovascular event]] | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[https://cpr.heart.org/-/media/cpr-files/cpr-guidelines-files/highlights/hghlghts_2020_ecc_guidelines_english.pdf 2020 AHA Guidelines] | |||
*[http://www.blog.numose.com/emed-basics/pulseless Numose EMed: The Pulseless Patient] | *[http://www.blog.numose.com/emed-basics/pulseless Numose EMed: The Pulseless Patient] | ||
*[http://www.blog.numose.com/emed-cardiology/bradycardia Numose EMed: ACLS Bradycardia] | *[http://www.blog.numose.com/emed-cardiology/bradycardia Numose EMed: ACLS Bradycardia] | ||
Revision as of 21:04, 27 February 2021
See critical care quick reference for drug doses and equipment size by weight. This page is for adult patients. For pediatric patients, see: PALS (Main).
Background
- A series of clinical algorithms created by the AHA/ASA used in the treatment of cardiovascular/neurological emergencies.
- Involves airway management, IV access, and ECG interpretation.
ECG Analysis
- What is the atrial and ventricular rate?
- Is the rhythm regular or irregular?
- If irregular, does it follow any repeatable pattern?
- What is the axis?
- ERAD often seen in VT but not SVT
- What is the P wave amplitude, duration, morphology, and synchrony with QRS complex?
- Is the P wave positive in Lead II
- What is the QRS complex amplitude, duration, morphology?
- What is the T wave amplitude, duration, morphology?
- Is the T wave positive in Lead II
- What is the length of PR and QT intervals?
- Is there ST Elevation/Depression or Hyperacute T waves?
- If yes, does it follow any anatomical pattern or is it diffuse?
- Is there anything else abnormal about this ECG?
- Pacemaker Spikes
- Hypertrophy of atrial/ventricles
Algorithms
- Adult Pulseless Arrest
- Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia/Ventricular Fibrillation
- Pulseless Electrical Activity/Asystole
- Cardiac Arrest In Pregnancy
- Adult Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
- Termination of Resuscitation
- ACLS: Bradycardia (with pulse)
- ACLS: Tachycardia (with pulse)
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Suspected cerebrovascular event
See Also
- AHA ACLS Recommendation Changes by Year
- ACLS (Treatable Conditions)
- BLS (Main)
- Critical care quick reference
- Post cardiac arrest
- PALS (Main)
References