BLS CPR and AED
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are an essential tool in Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). When a person experiences cardiac arrest, an AED can help to restore the heart's normal rhythm, increasing their chances of survival. To understand the importance of AEDs in BLS CPR,...
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Mark Barbee
ACLS for CRNAs
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a crucial skill set for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The primary objective of ACLS is to provide immediate, effective treatment in the event of a cardiac arrest, thereby increasing the patient's chance of survival. As a CRNA, one is...
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Mark Barbee
Is BLS the Same as CPR and First Aid?
If you are looking to get a life-saving certification, there are different courses you will need to take. The courses will depend on whether you are a healthcare professional or not. Different life-saving courses include CPR, first aid, and BLS. Read on to find out...
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Mark Barbee
Why Did the Steps of CPR Change from A-B-C TO C-A-B
A person can have a cardiac arrest at any time. Approximately 383,000 cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital. Eighty-eight percent of these attacks happen at home. Most victims of cardiac arrests do not have underlying conditions like heart disease or high blood pressure. You are more...
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Mark Barbee
What Can New Changes for 2020 Bring to ACLS and PALS
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) builds on the techniques used in basic life support in order to prevent a person from going into cardiac arrest.[1] This medical training builds upon years of scientific research, with the goal of helping people in a life-threatening situation have...
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Mark Barbee
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
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