• Pass ACLS Tip of the Day

  • Written by: Paul Taylor
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Pass ACLS Tip of the Day

Written by: Paul Taylor
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  • Summary

  • Like a daily audio flash card. This podcast is intended to aid any medical professional preparing for an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class. Each one-to-nine minute Flash Briefing-style episode covers one of the skills needed to recognize a stroke or cardiac emergency and work as a high-performing team to deliver quality care. Listening to a tip-of-the-day for 14-30 days prior to a class will help cement core concepts that have been shown to improve outcomes in patients suffering a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or stroke. In addition to the chain of survival core concepts and ACLS algorithms, specific information needed to pass the written exam and megacode following the 2020 guidelines is presented. Healthcare providers that are already ACLS certified may find listening a helpful reminder. Disclaimer: This podcast is a supplement to your course's approved text book and videos - not a replacement. The information presented is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Medical professionals should follow their local laws, agency protocols, and act only within their scope of practice.
    Copyright 2023 Paul Taylor
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Episodes
  • Antiarrhythmics: Lidocaine & Amiodarone

    Antiarrhythmics: Lidocaine & Amiodarone
    Feb 6 2025

    In the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm, we should administer an antiarrhythmic medication to patients in V-Fib or pulseless ventricular tachycardia approximately two minutes after the first dose of epinephrine.

    The two first-line ACLS antiarrhythmics that are generally used are Amiodarone and Lidocaine.

    Review of Lidocaine dosing and administration to patients in persistent V-Fib or pulseless V-Tach.

    Review of Amiodarone dosing and administration to patients in persistent V-Fib or pulseless V-Tach.

    Use of antiarrhythmic infusions post-cardiac arrest to suppress ventricular ectopy.

    Amiodarone use & dosing for stable patients in V-Tach with a pulse.

    Connect with me:

    Website: https://passacls.com

    @Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn


    Give Back & Help Others:

    Your support helps cover the monthly cost of software and podcast & website hosting so that others can benefit from these ACLS tips as well. Donations via Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor are appreciated.


    Good luck with your ACLS class!
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    7 mins
  • Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)

    Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)
    Feb 5 2025

    The tongue is the most common airway obstruction in an unconscious patient.

    For patients with a decreased level of consciousness that can't control their airway, yet have an intact gag reflex, the nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) should be used as an alternative to the oropharyngeal airway (OPA).

    Examples of when a NPA should be considered.

    Contraindications and considerations for nasal airway insertion.

    Measuring a nasal airway for appropriate length and diameter.

    Insertion of a nasopharyngeal airway into the right vs left nostril.

    Patients with a NPA in place can receive supplemental O2, be ventilated with a BVM, have ETCO2 monitored, and have their upper airway suctioned as needed.

    Connect with me:

    Website: https://passacls.com

    @Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn


    Give Back & Help Others:

    Your support helps cover the monthly cost of software and podcast & website hosting so that others can benefit from these ACLS tips as well. Donations via Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor are appreciated.


    Good luck with your ACLS class!
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    5 mins
  • Tamponade as an H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest

    Tamponade as an H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest
    Feb 4 2025

    When blood, or other fluids, accumulate in the sac around the heart it’s called a cardiac tamponade or pericardial tamponade.

    The effects of tamponade on the electrical system and chambers of the heart.

    Cardiac tamponade can be acute or chronic and caused by traumatic, iatrogenic, or pathological etiologies.

    Common traumatic events, medical procedures, and diseases that can result in a pericardial tamponade.

    Signs & symptoms of cardiac tamponade.

    Treatment of cardiac tamponade with pericardiocentesis.

    For additional information on cardiac tamponade, check out the Pod Resources page at PassACLS.com.

    Connect with me:

    Website: https://passacls.com

    @Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn


    Give Back & Help Others:

    Your support helps cover the monthly cost of software and podcast & website hosting so that others can benefit from these ACLS tips as well. Donations via Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor are appreciated.


    Good luck with your ACLS class!
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    5 mins

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