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Category: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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20 Tips to Pass the ACLS Certification Exam First Time
Earning your ACLS Certification card is a great accomplishment. It shows you know ACLS algorithms, rhythms, and doses inside and out. So, you know the ACLS Certification Exam will be no walk in the park. Many people, especially those with advanced medical degrees, think it will be easy. But it’s only easy if you’ve thoroughly… Read more
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Best Practices: ACLS Algorithm Standards for POST-CA Care
According to NIH.gov, in the United States, nearly 300,000 adults experience an in-hospital cardiac arrest, according to NIH.gov. Their average age is probably younger than you think — 66 years old. Cardiac arrest in the hospital is caused by a problem with the heart itself 50%-60% of the time. But another 15%-40% result from respiratory… Read more
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Synchronized Cardioversion: Everything You Need to Know
Every year, 100s of thousands of people need CPR after suffering a cardiac arrest. For many, bystander CPR and defibrillation will give them a chance to receive professional emergency support and survive the ordeal. Others require more advanced cardiac techniques such as synchronized cardioversion. This professionally-performed cousin to defibrillation can help correct arrhythmias like ventricular… Read more
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What Online Medical Certification Course Should I Take?
We live at a great time for those who want to learn about healthcare. Quality learning and resources are accessible to more people, thanks to the Internet. But the sheer number of online medical certification courses available right now can be overwhelming. And you’re busy. You don’t want to waste your time. Do you want… Read more
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14 Heart Health Tips for Busy Professionals
As a medical professional, unpredictable hours and long days define your life. In more recent times, pandemic fears have added a whole other level to an environment that isn’t very conducive to heart health. Despite working in an industry that focuses on heart health, ironically, you don’t always prioritize your own. And it’s starting to… Read more
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How to Manage a Respiratory Arrest
Respiratory arrest is a critical situation that can lead to significant and irreversible brain and other organ damage and even death. The swift action of both non-medical bystanders and medical professionals can significantly influence the outcome for this patient. It can give them a chance at a full recovery they are not likely to have… Read more
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How Hard Is Nursing School? 10 Tips to Succeed
Nursing, in any capacity, can be an extremely rewarding career. Nurses across the United States have expressed that the most fulfilling part of their career is helping others and making a difference in people’s lives. However, like any desirable career path, you’ll find the journey to become a nurse can be a demanding one. From… Read more
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Preparing for megacodes with an in-depth study of ACLS algorithms
If you are in the healthcare field, you may encounter a megacode at one time or another. In some cases, successful completion of a megacode may be necessary to obtain or keep a job in this field. Although this situation can nerve-racking and even a little overwhelming, there are steps you can take to prepare… Read more
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Best Alternatives to the In-Person ACLS Certification Course
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification takes medical professionals such as nurses, paramedics, clinicians, and others beyond basic life support services. The ACLS course builds on what these professionals already know about basic life support and focuses on interventions for cardiopulmonary arrest along with post-cardiac arrest, stroke, arrhythmias, and acute coronary syndromes. Each year, an estimated… Read more
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Coronavirus Preparedness with ACLS and PALS Online
Only around 30% of people know what to do during a life or death emergency. Are you one of them? How might understanding what to do in these critical moments increase your Coronavirus Preparedness? Regardless of whether you work in healthcare, you can learn what to do in a medical emergency. Doing so gives you… Read more