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lifetek acls: ACLS Certification Exam Q&a with Explanations Joseph Kunz, Michele Kunz, 2021-07-28 THIS IS THE NEW 2021 EDITON. *101 Questions that cover all aspects of the ACLS exam, plus the answers with explanations. * This book is specifically geared toward healthcare professionals and students preparing to take the ACLS certification exam. * This book will also give seasoned healthcare professionals lots of great review information and a way to update themselves on the latest research and guidelines. * Whichever certifying agency's program you are taking, either in a classroom or online, this book will help you succeed in the ACLS course. * In this book, we give you all the essential information you'll need to pass the certification course and exam. HOW THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU PASS THE ACLS CERTIFICATION EXAM * We have created a video for every topic and chapter in this book, all available on YouTube. * Lots of practical and usable information and advice about the ACLS class and exam. * 101 practice questions that cover every possible medical and nursing scenario and topic on the ACLS certification exam. * No confusing wrong answers to clutter your brain. * This book, together with Michele's YouTube videos, will greatly reduce your test-taking anxiety. * All information in this book has been updated to the current guidelines. * Michele is always available for your email questions about this book or any aspect of nursing or hospital work. THIS BOOK IS FOR ALL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS THAT MUST BE READY TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE FOR ADULTS, SUCH AS: * Physicians (MD's, DO's, DPM's) * Nurses * Paramedics * Emergency Medical Technicians * Physician's Assistants * Nurse Practitioners * Residents and Fellows * Medical and Nursing Students * Medical and Nursing Assistants * Dentists * For all licensed healthcare professionals MICHELE G. KUNZ, MSN, ANP, RN, NPD-BC * AHA Certified Instructor specializing in providing AHA Certification classes in ACLS, BLS, and ACLS since 1984. * Critical Care Nursing Educator at Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Centre, NY. * In nursing and critical care since 1975. * Registered Nurse since 1978. * Personally trained many RNs, MDs, PAs, DOs, NPs, and DDSs in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island. * Offers AHA-approved classes in her classroom, in your office, or hospital unit. * Teaches the medical staff at over 700 NYC and LI medical offices, surgicenters, dental offices, and hospitals. * Also certifies the students and teaching staff at several medical, nursing, and PA colleges and universities. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy LWW, Kate Stout, 2017-01-26 CLS Review Made Incredibly Easy!® gives you the confidence you need to pass the ACLS certification exam as well as the knowledge and skills needed to perform advanced cardiac life support. Packed with easy-to-remember definitions and step-by-step directions on the latest treatment algorithms, this enjoyable review text tackles required ACLS course and exam content. It is also the perfect on-the-spot clinical reference—for nurses, students, and all healthcare professionals. Be expertly guided through the latest ACLS training and exam preparation with: NEW and updated content in quick-read, bulleted format, based on current American Heart Association guidelines NEW and updated cardiovascular pharmacology content NEW and updated interventions Explains ACLS course and exam components and requirements Proven study strategies, end-of-chapter quick quizzes, and an end-of-book practice test Explanations of complex concepts—easy-to-retain guidance on how to recognize and treat cardiac arrhythmias, including: Classifications of interventions, including basic life support skills, adult cardiac arrest algorithm, and defibrillation Step-by-step how-tos for current treatment algorithms Managing specific rhythms—hypovolemia, hypoxia, acidosis, hypothermia, cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, pulmonary coronary thrombosis, and more Dozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations outline the core concepts and skills needed for ACLS certification, including: CPR – when and how to use it Devices and procedures skills – safe ventilation techniques, including endotracheal intubation and supraglottic devices, as well as defibrillators, pacemakers, and more Early management – managing the first 30 minutes of cardiac emergencies Emergency conditions – which cardiac rhythms may require ACLS treatment IV and invasive techniques – such as peripheral and central IV line insertion Pharmacology – knowing the action, indication, dosages, and precautions for the major drugs used during ACLS Special features that include: Just the facts – quick summary of each chapter’s content o “Nurse Joy” and “Nurse Jake” – expert insights on interventions and problem-solving Quick quiz – multiple-choice questions after each chapter to help you retain knowledge o Now I get it! – real-life patient scenarios illustrating correct ACLS interventions o What to look for – tips on identifying and interpreting arrhythmias. About the Clinical Editor Kate Stout, RN, MSN, is a Critical Care Charge RN at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy!. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011-12-25 Covers ACLS fundamentals, including detailed, illustrated information on techniques for life support, real-life case scenarios, arrhythmia recognition and treatment, defibrillation procedures, I.V. techniques, cardiovascular pharmacology, myocardial infarction recognition and treatment, special resuscitation situations, and more. Features such as an easy-to-use, bulleted format that contains illustrations, algorithms, and graphics help clarify ACLS guidelines. Quick quizzes and a comprehensive test help the student put ACLS knowledge to the test. Will help health care professionals successfully complete the American Heart Association's (AHA's) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course and certification exam. This quick-review study guide summarizes and supplements core concepts contained in the ACLS course. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy Lippincott, 2012-03-14 ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd edition, covers ACLS fundamentals, including detailed, illustrated information on techniques for life support, real-life case scenarios, arrhythmia recognition and treatment, defibrillation procedures, I.V. techniques, cardiovascular pharmacology, myocardial infarction recognition and treatment, special resuscitation situations, and more. Features such as an easy-to-use, bulleted format that contains illustrations, algorithms, and graphics help clarify ACLS guidelines. Quick quizzes and a comprehensive test help the student put ACLS knowledge to the test. ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd edition, will help health care professionals successfully complete the American Heart Association's (AHA's) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course and certification exam. This quick-review study guide summarizes and supplements core concepts contained in the ACLS course. |
lifetek acls: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Third Edition Michael Zevitz, Scott H. Plantz, William G. Gossman, 2007-12-19 MAXIMIZE YOUR ACLS SCORE! A Doody's Core Title! 3 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW This book's most impressive aspect is that it presents the core topics in a direct and concise manner, that makes it a quick read and easy to understand.--Doody's Review Service Pearls of Wisdom ACLS Review, 3e is your most effective weapon in preparing for the American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiac Life Support exam. This rapid, effective review ensures your best possible performance on the exam in the shortest possible study time. There is no easier or faster way to ensure that you perform your best! FEATURES 1200+ rapid-fire questions cover all topics on the ACLS exam Powered with performance-improving pearls and other potent learning aids Updated to reflect the 2005 AMA guidelines NEW chapter on child and infant CPR and ventilation |
lifetek acls: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Review Michael Zevitz, Scott H. Plantz, William G. Gossman, 2005-08-01 Why waste time guessing at what you need to know for the ACLS certification exam? Maximize your exam preparation time with this quick-hit question and answer review. The unique question and single-answer format eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional multiple-choice Q&A reviews and reinforces only the correct answers you'll need to know on exam day. Emphasis is placed on distilling key facts and clinical pearls essential for exam success. This high-yield review is perfect for intense, streamlined review in the days and weeks before your exam. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Certification Exam Q&a with Explanations Michele G. Kunz, Jr. Joseph C. Kunz, 2016-11-01 Updated and expanded for 2017. This book is specifically geared toward healthcare students and new healthcare professionals that are preparing to take the ACLS certification exam for the first time. 101 questions with detailed explanations. No confusing wrong answers. Covers all exam topics, including a review of ECG and drugs. Illustrated. 142 pgs |
lifetek acls: ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy Managed, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015-04-27 ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd edition, covers ACLS fundamentals, including detailed, illustrated information on techniques for life support, real-life case scenarios, arrhythmia recognition and treatment, defibrillation procedures, I.V. techniques, cardiovascular pharmacology, myocardial infarction recognition and treatment, special resuscitation situations, and more. Features such as an easy-to-use, bulleted format that contains illustrations, algorithms, and graphics help clarify ACLS guidelines. Quick quizzes and a comprehensive test help the student put ACLS knowledge to the test. ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd edition, will help health care professionals successfully complete the American Heart Association's (AHA's) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course and certification exam. This quick-review study guide summarizes and supplements core concepts contained in the ACLS course. |
lifetek acls: ACLS for EMTs Michael Gordon Smith, Mike Smith, 2013 EMTs can find themselves in critical situations that require advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). Although EMTs are not trained to provide advanced-level skills, there is much they can do to improve the quality of management, and thus the patient's chance for survival by understanding ACLS and facilitating its administration by ALS providers. Teamwork is the cornerstone of ACLS care. Advanced life support can only function on a foundation of solid, ongoing basic life support practices. As such, an understanding of the principles of advanced life support will enhance the ability of EMTs to work in collaboration to increase the survival rates of patients. Most importantly, better teamwork will improve care not only during cardiac arrests, but also during all emergency calls. |
lifetek acls: Mastering ACLS. , 2002 This quick-study guide shows health care professionals how to excel in the American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course and certification exam. The text covers the most recent guidelines and recommendations for providing ACLS to adults and offers a comprehensive review of ACLS fundamentals: arrhythmia recognition; pharmacology; life support techniques; algorithms; airway management; procedures for such special situations as stroke and drowning; and a Megacode review in a case-study format. Key points quickly review and reinforce each chapter's core concepts, while end-of-chapter quizzes and a mock comprehensive test let readers assess their knowledge. |
lifetek acls: RAPID ACLS - Revised Reprint Barbara J Aehlert, 2011-04-15 Designed to offer essential information on-the-spot, where it's needed most! RAPID ACLS, 2nd Edition, Revised Reprint is now updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. It contains a broad range of topics pertaining to advanced cardiac life support including information on airway management, pharmacology, vascular access, ECGs, electrical therapy, acute coronary syndromes, and special resuscitation situations. Loaded with tables, mnemonics, and algorithms throughout, RAPID ACLS, 2nd Edition, Revised Reprint is ideal for use in clinical practice or during an ACLS course. - Full-color illustrations show clear, vivid presentations of essential concepts and common cardiac rhythms for clear and easy interpretation. - Concise, accessible bullet points and numbered lists make key information easy to find, read, and understand. - Over 70 tables throughout the text including dysrhythmias and cardiac medications provide the basics of dysrhythmias and medications at a glance. - Commonly used but rarely memorized information broken down into tables, algorithms, and acronyms help in locating essential information. - Reflects the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Study Guide Barbara Aehlert, 2007 Written in a conversational style, the 3rd edition of the ACLS Study Guide features unique, user-friendly, and easy to remember treatment algorithms - totally revised to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Full-color throughout, it offers a complete, concise overview of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), acute coronary syndromes, and acute stroke. It also features easy-to-access information with Stop and Review quizzes in each chapter and a comprehensive pretest and posttest. New to this edition are a handy ACLS quick-reference fold-out card, a heart rate ruler, and more! In addition to being an outstanding study tool, the ACLS Study Guide, 3rd Edition is the official text for the American Safety and Health Institute ACLS certification course. For more information on ASHI courses, call 800-246-5101 or visit www.ashinstitute.com. A pretest and posttest, each containing 50 questions with answers and rationales, provide readers with opportunities to check comprehension prior to and after study. Chapter Objectives allow readers to preview the main points in each chapter. Quick Review boxes throughout the chapters and Stop and Review sections at the end of the chapters test reader comprehension of the material. Chapters 1-8 comprise a Preparatory section to provide the foundation for the case presentations in the second section. Ten case studies present real-life clinical situations enabling the reader to make decisions based on information in the Preparatory section. Consistent organization of case studies include Objective, Skills to Master, Rhythms to Master, Medications to Master, Related Text Chapters, Questions, Answers, Essential Actions, and Unacceptable Actions to aide in the study and mastery of material. Unique treatment algorithms - totally revised to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines - simplify the new treatment guidelines, making them easier to use and remember. Chapter on Stroke has now been expanded to include Special Resuscitation Situations. ACLS Pearl boxes contain key points and useful tips for clinical practice. Keeping it Simple boxes contain essential information in a clear and concise manner. A heart rate ruler is included to help determine heart rate while practicing ECG recognition. A 4 x 6 pocket-size quick-reference card with key ACLS algorithms is included for field-use. Vascular Access and Medications combined into one chapter to present venous circulation information with all relevant common medications used during a cardiac-related emergency. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Study Guide - E-Book Barbara J Aehlert, 2021-08-05 - NEW! Updated content includes the latest guidelines from the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care and the International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations. - NEW! 20 new illustrations are added to the book's hundreds of illustrations. |
lifetek acls: Acls for Emt-Basics Mike Smith, 2003 EMT-Basics can find themselves in critical situations that require advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). Although EMT-Bs are not trained to provide advanced-level skills, there is much they can do to improve the quality of management and thus the patient?s chance for survival by understanding ACLS and facilitating its administration by ALS providers. ACLS for EMT-Basics familiarizes the reader with cardiac emergencies and skills used to manage them. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Exam Practice Questions and Dumps Aiva Books, The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of survival BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Here we’ve brought best Exam practice questions for you so that you can prepare well for this exam. Unlike other online simulation practice tests, you get an Ebook version that is easy to read & remember these questions. You can simply rely on these questions for successfully certifying this exam. |
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lifetek acls: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Manual American Heart Association, 2006 This provider manual features case scenarios that help course participants apply new concepts to real-life situations. It includes material such as Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics and the 10 ACLS Core Cases; a Student CD with video clips, optional material, anatomy/physiology, a quick reference guide, and reminder cards; two ACLS pocket reference cards; and the required ACLS Precourse Checklist. -- [from publisher's website]. |
lifetek acls: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual - a Comprehensive Guide Covering the Latest Guidelines S. MELONI, M. Mastenbjörk, 2021-08-20 The content in this handbook is in compliance with the latest 2020 guidelines recently released by the American Heart Association (AHA). All the protocols illustrated here are based on up-to-date evidence. These guidelines are updated every 5 years. This handbook is designed for all medical professionals who undergo ACLS training. It aims to establish a sound understanding of the principles of ACLS, and the latest guidelines. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Certification Exam Q&A With Explanations Joseph C. Kunz Jr, Michele G. Kunz, 2019-08-20 ACLS Certification Exam Q&A With Explanations will certainly help you pass any Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Course. As you look through the book, you will quickly see that this book's format is different from all other review and test preparation books.This book is specifically geared toward healthcare students and new healthcare professionals that are preparing to take the ACLS certification exam for the first time. This book will also give the seasoned healthcare professional lots of great review information as well as a way to update themselves on the latest research and guidelines.Whichever certifying agency's program you are taking, either in a classroom or on the internet, this book and its contents will help you succeed in this course. In this book we give you all the essential information that you will need to successfully pass the certification course and exam on your first attempt.ACLS Certification Exam Q&A With ExplanationsMedia Kit For This BookThe Q&A With Explanations Test-Prep And Review GuidesPass The ACLS Certification Exam On Your First Attempt!ACLS Certification Exam Q&A With ExplanationsAuthor: Michele G. KunzAuthor: Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.Foreword: Dr. Peter WoodsUpdated and expanded for 2017 using the latest guidelines and research.Amazon logoLook Inside This BookAnd Buy Now From AmazonBook DescriptionFrom The IntroductionACLS Certification Exam Q&A With Explanations will certainly help you pass any Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Course. As you look through the book, you will quickly see that this book's format is different from all other review and test preparation books.It's like having a professor sitting right next to you as you studyThis book is specifically geared toward healthcare students and new healthcare professionals that are preparing to take the ACLS certification exam for the first time. This book will also give the seasoned healthcare professional lots of great review information as well as a way to update themselves on the latest research and guidelines.Whichever certifying agency's program you are taking, either in a classroom or on the internet, this book and its contents will help you succeed in this course. In this book we give you all the essential information that you will need to successfully pass the certification course and exam on your first attempt.Joe and I have been teaching this course to healthcare professionals and students since 1984. We know what works and what doesn't when it comes to helping our students be successful. We had to develop almost all of the study materials for our students by ourselves because very little existed at the time. The Zombie Notes Study Charts were some of the first study aids we developed to help our students learn a large amount of information very quickly. We know that this format works very well because hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals and students, in hospitals and colleges all over the world, have used this handy, no-nonsense chart to help them successfully pass the ACLS certification exams.Therefore, in order for you to be successful on the certification exam, and on the job, we expect you to memorize every bit of information contained within the Zombie Notes Study Charts and within this book. It is essential that you know this information by heart and can recall it at a moment's notice. This information is not only essential for the exam, but for your career, and the survival of your patients, as well. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Provider Manual Jane John-nwankwo, Msn Jane John-Nwankwo Rn, 2016-01-01 What you will learn from this book: - Team Resuscitation Concepts - What Actually Happens in Mega Codes - BLS & ACLS Surveys - Acute Coronary Syndrome Management - Stroke Management - Recognition of Basic Dysrhythmias - Plus 160 Review Questions |
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lifetek acls: ACLS Provider Handbook Julie Johnson, Msn Julie Johnson Rn, 2016-10-27 ACLS Provider Handbook by Julie Johnson RN, MSN is an unavoidable study guide to knowing the right interventions in advanced cardiovascular life support. It highlights how to interprete EKG readings and how to intervene in each situation. It also gives a good explanation of ACLS principles. It is great for first time ACLS students and also very helpful for telemetry nurses who wish to grasp an easy way of interpreting EKG readings and the interventions in each scenario. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Quick Review Study Guide Barbara Aehlert, 2001 This second edition is a complete, yet concise, overview of ACLS, Acute Coronary Syndromes and Acute Stroke. Completely updated to include the new significantly changed 2000 guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care. Includes a new chapter on the ABCUs of Emergency Cardiac Care, a new chapter on Acute Ischemic Stroke, an expanded chapter on Airway Management, plus an all-new section of case presentations based on the 10 core algorithms of emergency cardiovascular care. |
lifetek acls: The ACLS Pocket Survival Guide Todd C. Rothenhaus, Thomas M. Masterson, 2002 The ACLS Pocket Survival Guide is a concise intellectually-ergonomic approach to the American Heart Association Resuscitation criteria. This book is not a text, but a reminder of what physicians and other healthcare providers have committed to memory. |
lifetek acls: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Exam Goodluck Excel, 2021-04-02 Advanced Cardiac Life Support examination questions and answers to improve knowledge of cardiovascular health for students and proffessionals. |
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lifetek acls: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - a Comprehensive Guide Covering the Latest Guidelines S. Meloni, M. Mastenbjörk, 2022-06-17 ACLS WORKBOOKAre you planning on studying ACLS? Then make sure you get this questions-only workbook with your ACLS book or flashcards. When it comes to ACLS, more is always better. Since it's such an important topic, you can never be sure that you know everything you will get asked on. That's why this book was created; to serve as an additional resource in your quest to pass your exam.This workbook is the perfect complement to any ACLS textbook. It contains over 350 of the most important questions and exercises every ACLS student must know. Are you able to answer them all correctly? Order this book to find out.The principles and practice of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) are at the forefront of the battle to save precious lives every day. Understanding these principles and adopting them into practice gives healthcare providers a unique set of life-saving tools that are steeped in evidence-based medicine.Healthcare professionals can learn all about the latest information on ACLS in our very well-received ACLS textbook. The textbook is succinct yet covers all important areas and algorithms of ACLS. It can be used as your essential study guide toward earning ACLS certification.This workbook complements our ACLS textbook. If you're feeling confident about your knowledge of ACLS principles, you can start with this workbook. Alternatively, if you've just finished our ACLS textbook and are looking for practice questions and exercises to test your knowledge, then this workbook is exactly what you need. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Study Guide - E-Book Barbara J Aehlert, 2011-12-08 Reflecting the 2010 Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines, ACLS Study Guide, 4th Edition offers a complete, full-color overview of advanced cardiovascular life support. An easy-to-read approach covers everything from airway management and rhythms and their management to electrical therapy, acute coronary syndromes, and acute stroke. In addition to the latest ACLS treatment algorithms, this edition includes new case studies, new photos and illustrations, a heart rate ruler, and a handy ACLS quick-reference card for use in the field. Written by Barbara Aehlert, ACLS Study Guide is the official textbook for the American Safety & Health Institute ACLS certification course. A pretest and posttest -- each containing 50 questions with answers and rationales -- allow you to check your knowledge prior to and after your study. Chapter objectives preview the main points in each chapter. Stop and Review sections at the end of the chapters help you remember the most important information. ACLS Pearls boxes offer key points and useful tips for clinical practice. Keeping it Simple boxes provide essential information in a clear and concise manner. Ten case studies present real-life clinical situations, allowing you to make decisions based on information in the Preparatory section. Consistent format of case studies includes Objective, Skills to Master, Rhythms to Master, Medications to Master, Related Text Chapters, Essential Actions, and Unacceptable Actions. A heart rate ruler is included to help you interpret ECGs. 4 x 6 pocket-size quick-reference card contains key ACLS algorithms for field use. 100 new and updated photos and illustrations show key ACLS procedures and equipment. Pharmacological interventions are integrated into the chapters for a more cohesive learning experience. New streamlined approach reduces the number of pages and simplifies the information you need to know. |
lifetek acls: ACLS Provider Manual Msn Jane John-Nwankwo Rn, 2014-03-30 What you will learn from this book: - Team Resuscitation Concepts- What Actually Happens in Mega Codes- BLS & ACLS Surveys- Acute Coronary Syndrome Management- Stroke Management- Recognition of Basic Dysrhythmias- Cardiovascular Medications- Plus 160 Review Questions |
lifetek acls: ACLS Notebook Acls ACLS Gift, 2018-06-08 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Gift A simple gift idea; 120 pages ruled notebook with a glossy finish custom cover. An a4 size general purpose notebook. |
lifetek acls: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Handbook Karl Disque, 2016-11-14 The Save a Life Initiative has just released its newest course: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). This manual is based on the 2015-2020 Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines published by the American Heart Association. The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Handbook is a comprehensive resource intended for health care professionals currently enrolled in an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification or Recertification Course. It serves as the primary training material for ACLS Certification and Recertification courses. Although it is primarily intended for use during their courses, the handbook was also created to serve as daily reference material for health care professionals. Information covered in the handbook includes ACLS instruction for adults and children through multiple case scenarios. Case scenarios include, but are not limited to, respiratory arrest, ventricular fibrillation and bradycardia. Specific ACLS Algorithms and more are also included within the handbook. All material included in this handbook is delivered in a manner meant to enhance learning in the most comprehensive and convenient way possible. |
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lifetek acls: Rapid Acls Barbara J Aehlert, 2011-03-25 This is a Pageburst digital textbook; the product description may vary from the print textbook. Designed to offer essential information on-the-spot, where it's needed most! RAPID ACLS, 2nd Edition, Revised Reprint is now updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. It contains a broad range of topics pertaining to advanced cardiac life support including information on airway management, pharmacology, vascular access, ECGs, electrical therapy, acute coronary syndromes, and special resuscitation situations. Loaded with tables, mnemonics, and algorithms throughout, RAPID ACLS, 2nd Edition, Revised Reprint is ideal for use in clinical practice or during an ACLS course. Compact 3 x 5 ½-inch size presents essential information in a quick-reference format. Fluid-resistant paper is durable for rugged clinical use. Full-color illustrations show clear, vivid presentations of essential concepts and common cardiac rhythms for clear and easy interpretation. Concise, accessible bullet points and numbered lists make key information easy to find, read, and understand. Convenient format uses spiral binding and color tabs as section dividers allow you to quickly locate important information in an emergency. Over 70 tables throughout the text including dysrhythmias and cardiac medications provide the basics of dysrhythmias and medications at a glance. Commonly used but rarely memorized information broken down into tables, algorithms, and acronyms help in locating essential information. Reflects the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. |
lifetek acls: Rapid ACLS Barbara J. Aehlert, 2011-04 Designed to offer essential information on-the-spot, where it's needed most! RAPID ACLS, 2nd Edition, Revised Reprint is now updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. It contains a broad range of topics pertaining to advanced cardiac life support including information on airway management, pharmacology, vascular access, ECGs, electrical therapy, acute coronary syndromes, and special resuscitation situations. Loaded with tables, mnemonics, and algorithms throughout, RAPID ACLS, 2nd Edition, Revised Reprint is ideal for use in clinical practice or during an ACLS course. Compact 3 x 5 1/2-inch size presents essential information in a quick-reference format. Fluid-resistant paper is durable for rugged clinical use. Full-color illustrations show clear, vivid presentations of essential concepts and common cardiac rhythms for clear and easy interpretation. Concise, accessible bullet points and numbered lists make key information easy to find, read, and understand. Convenient format uses spiral binding and color tabs as section dividers allow you to quickly locate important information in an emergency. Over 70 tables throughout the text including dysrhythmias and cardiac medications provide the basics of dysrhythmias and medications at a glance. Commonly used but rarely memorized information broken down into tables, algorithms, and acronyms help in locating essential information. Reflects the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. |
lifetek acls: ACLS, CPR, and PALS Shirley A. Jones, 2014-03-25 Medsurg, Critical care, Cardiology, & Peds essentials Includes ACLS, CPR, and PALS guidelines. Lists the drugs required for ACLS and PALS, including adult and pediatric dosages. Covers PALS concepts and protocols that are unique to the newborn, infant, and pediatric patient, including formulas. Identifies important clinical implications in Clinical Tips. Build clinical confidence ECG practice and recognition Common medication formulas for calculation Respiratory and AED/defibrillation skills Simulation case studies / megacodes with critical-thinking exercises |
lifetek acls: ACLS Essentials Kim McKenna, 2008-01-01 ACLS-Basics and More contains the Cliff Notes of the ACLS Provider Course, as well as essential info from the advanced resuscitation course. The textbook provide 60 illustrations, including approximately 20 rhythm strips for essential review. It also features 19 essential treatment algorithms. Appendices include a comprehensive medications table and a listing of common ACLS abbreviations. For each medication within the appendix, the following information is provided: action, uses, adult dose, common side-effects, and notes. In addition, within the medications table, ACLS medications and medication details for the experienced provider are italicized. The textbook is packaged with a DVD that provides the most common scenarios the end-user may encounter in the field. It is also packaged with a CD that contains multiple-choice, self-test questions with answer key and rationales. Authored by a knowledgeable ACLS provider and DVD experts. McGraw-Hill Public Safety Website |
lifetek acls: Zombie Notes ACLS Certification Exam Prep Michele G. Kunz, 2011-01-01 This laminated study guide is for the American Heart Association Certification class and exam for ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This study guide is available on Amazon.com. |
lifetek acls: ACLS, CPR, and PALS Shirley A. Jones, 2014-03-24 Here’s all the information you need to respond to cardiac emergencies in one pocket-sized book! This quick-reference guide provides easy-to-access coverage of all three levels of care—infant, child, and adult—plus listings for all drugs required for ACLS and PALS in both adult and pediatric dosages. |
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BLS CPR - LifeTek Inc
The BLS for Healthcare Providers Online Course provides a flexible alternative to classroom-based training. The Online Course is web-based and accessible 24 hours a day. Upon …
ACLS - LifeTek Inc
The ACLS Online Course provides a flexible alternative to classroom-based training. The Online Course is web-based and accessible 24 hours a day. Upon successful completion of the …
PALS - LifeTek Inc
The American Heart Association’s PALS training is cutting-edge in terms of its evidence-based content, and uses a well-tested methodology that can dramatically improve both the learning …
Instructor Courses - LifeTek Inc
Interested in becoming an instructor with LifeTek Carlson? We work closely with the American Heart Association, the Red Cross, and EMTA to bring you the best training options for your …
About Us - LifeTek Inc
LifeTek is an American Heart Association Training Center and a Red Cross Authorized Provider. With the background and knowledge, we have been delivering a world-class training …
Contact - LifeTek Inc
LifeTek Burlington/Mount Vernon Classroom 236 Fashion Way Burlington WA 98233; 360-416-8239; CLICK HERE FOR A MAP / DRIVING DIRECTIONS
First Aid / CPR - LifeTek Inc
LifeTek Carlson offers both online and classroom training for First Aid CPR AED. These courses are for the non-healthcare professional who have little or no medical training who need a First …
Lifework Workplace Training Courses - LifeTek Inc
LifeTek partnered with Emergency Medical Training Associates (EMTA) in 2018 to expand their work place training options. Started in 1987, EMTA’s mission is to provide comprehensive, …
FAQ - LifeTek Inc
Thank you for choosing LifeTek, Lifework and Carlson! Below are some FAQ. If your questions are still not answered please feel free to contact our friendly office staff at nw@lifework.edu or …