AOEN ACLS Deep-dive Part Two

This episode continues the confersation with Andrew Bowman, MSN, BSN, RN, ACNP-BC, ACNP-C, TNS, CEN, CTRN, CPEN, CFRN, TCRN, CBRN, CCRN-CMC, CVRN-I-BC, NRP, FACCN, FAEN about Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS ) and take a closer look at the algorithms and medications used in adult resuscitation.   Remember this episode discusses in part research that may not yet be part of the ACLS recommendations.  Always default to your hospital’s protocols and guidelines.  Here are a couple of interesting articles for further education: ALPS Study https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1514204 Esmolol for refractory V-Fib https://emergencymedicinecases.com/esmolol-refractory-ventricular-fibrillation/ Double sequential external defibrillation for refractory ventricular fibrillation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9907872/ Thrombolysis during Resuscitation for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest https://emcrit.org/wp-content/hypoarts/2651.pdf Lewis Lead Placement https://litfl.com/lewis-lead-s5-lead/ EKG Lead Placement (incliding R sided) https://litfl.com/ecg-lead-positioning/  Wolff–Parkinson–White Syndrome article by Andrew Bowman https://drive.google.com/file/d/1at6-oMJvvMH9PK5kJCJYbQptj6qdKUSh/view?usp=sharing Stellate Ganglion Blockade for Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmias: Implications of Ultrasound-Guided Technique and Review of the Evidence https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MMImR9r8Cr0QSRkjYJJeAqPkKudn6bdo/view?usp=sharing   The current ACLS Algorithms https://cpr.heart.org/en/resuscitation-science/cpr-and-ecc-guidelines/algorithms Follow Andrew on Social https://www.facebook.com/andrew.bowman.925 LinkedIn Www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjbowman1 Twitter @AndrewACNP1