Highlights of the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR
Every few years, the American Heart Association updates its guidelines for advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). These updates take into account all the new research and medical discoveries that have occurred recently. The goal is to ensure patients receive the best possible care. The recent...
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Mark Barbee
Heart Failure: Symptoms, Causes, and Types
Heart failure occurs when the heart can’t pump well enough to supply the body with blood and oxygen. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 6.5 million adults in the United States have heart disorders. Our ACLS accreditation sessions are approved by the...
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Mark Barbee
Cardiac Arrest: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in Americans and is the reason behind many 911 calls every year. Unfortunately, most people are under informed about the heart and the ailments that can be experienced. Let's take a look at some basics. Cardiac Arrest...
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Mark Barbee
ACLS Algorithms
Preparing for your AHA ACLS algorithms certification test will likely be a part of your necessary training as a healthcare provider. ACLS protocols encompass numerous invasive procedures that involve both basic and advanced life support procedures. Typically, a certification takes 10-12 hours, and you can...
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Mark Barbee
The Similarity and Dissimilarity Between PALS and ACLS Certification
As a health care provider, you should seriously consider becoming ACLS and PALS Certified in order to improve your medical knowledge and performance. While all medical staff and other people whose professions involve working with people have to be BLS Certified, all those who work...
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Mark Barbee
PALS Certification Study Tips
If you’re about to take your PALS certification exam soon, you should be prepared adequately and on time. Although passing your exam can be a challenge, having the right approach to preparation is the key to success. This course is designed for all healthcare providers who...
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Mark Barbee
How Often Do You Have to Renew BLS Certification?
For those who are planning to obtain a BLS Certification or getting their recertification, it’s good to know how this works and what the procedure entails. Considering BLS certification is important for all healthcare workers, nurses, teachers, and other professionals working with children and people....
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Mark Barbee
Who Can Take An ACLS Certification Course?
If you have been thinking about taking an ACLS Certification course, you should get informed about what ACLS stands for, as well as who can become ACLS certified. Considering how there is also a BLS Certification course, we’re going to cover the difference between the...
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Mark Barbee
How Can You Profit From a BLS Certification?
Our everyday life brings numerously unplanned and sometimes even life-threatening events. Some of these events might end up with people being injured and rushed to a hospital, where trained medical staff can help them and provide adequate care and treatment. All these medical employees are...
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Mark Barbee
Who Needs ACLS Certification
If you are involved in the health industry, you must have heard of ACLS Certifications. Healthcare providers, nurses, and other medical staff should have a valid ACLS Certification at all times. If you’re interested in becoming ACLS certified, you’ve come to the right place. Stay...
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Mark Barbee