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UpSetters discuss the often-overlooked topic of Men and Breast Cancer. Special guest: Male breast cancer survivor shares his story.

Answer Today on the Big Joe + Laura Show, we kicked things off by recapping our busy weekends. Laura finally caved and bought something special. Diana in Ionia shared a really cool experience she had over the weekend for Big Joe's Little Wins. We received an update on how Big Joe's fundraising efforts are progressing for Real Men Wear Pink. Allison in Shelbyville returned to try her luck at "Laura Can't Lose." Laura also received some good advice on how to deal with the squirrels that are destroying her pumpkins. Follow the Big Joe + Laura Show on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @bigjoeandlaura.

Today on the Big Joe + Laura show, we kicked things off by talking about Big Joe being a Real Men Wear Pink ambassador for the American Cancer Society. We discussed which fast food items are the worst for you to eat. Deandra in Rockford shared her exciting news about her son getting a tennis scholarship. What limited-edition food items do you wish would make a comeback? Molly in Grand Rapids took down Laura in Laura Can't Lose and won our Michigan Lottery Jackpot. Big Joe and Laura are members of some unusual Facebook groups.

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, we're joined first by the Sr. Development Manager for the American Cancer Society, Kyle Jayne Stone. Kyle Stone was a volunteer with the American Cancer Society for 7 years prior to hiring and now manages all local ACS events, including Relay for Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, & Real Men Wear Pink. She'll tell us more about all the upcoming events in Central Florida and how you can get involved. Then, we're joined by the Director of Marketing & Community Relations for Meldon Law, Charles Rickie! Charles was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a father, and has a passion for ALL things marketing. He'll tell us more about his background, a podcast he does, what led him to Meldon Law, and more!

October 19, 2023 - Val Jordan of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Real Men Wear Pink and the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to get into the weeds about how Riz and Ankur's lives have changed since the wedding... - Are either of the boys color blind? - Has the bro code changed? - Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson - Work life balance is possible - We figured out we really are different... ROCKSTAR PODCAST: Join two best friends on their crazy adventures and stories. The next best thing after Tucker Max's “I hope they serve beer in Hell.” Enter into a raw dialogue between two completely opposite people who built a true and lasting friendship while building businesses along their journey. CONNECT WITH RIZ — Website: https://www.rizwanawwal.com — Instagram @rizwanawwal — Facebook /rizwanawwal CONNECT WITH AKG — Youtube: youtube.com/ankurkgarg — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ankurkgarg — Instagram @ankurkgarg — Faceboook /ankurkgarg — Twitter @ankurkgarg — Snapchat @ankurkgarg — TikTok @ankurkgarg — Medium @ankurkgarg LIKE THIS VIDEO? WANNA SAY THANKS? — Buy me a coffee: http://bit.ly/akgcoffee — Write an awesome comment below! — Share this video with a friend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ankurkgarg/support

When an organization wants to achieve its goals, it needs a vision. Effective leadership starts with recognizing and outlining those goals and inspiring others to follow. Leaders paint a picture of how that vision will affect the company as a whole, as well as each individual. A leader's ability to articulate that vision into a mission statement corresponds to actively implementing goals and the company's bottom-line success. I had the pleasure to interview Gordon Prouty, Vice President of Public Relations and Community Affairs at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. In this role, he oversees media relations, publicity, and community and government outreach for this resort casino. Originally from Syracuse, New York, Prouty has held senior-level media executive positions in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle before coming to Southern Nevada to join the Greenspun Media Group as their group publisher in 2015. He joined Westgate Las Vegas as Director of Public Relations and Community Affairs in 2018 and got promoted to his current role in 2019. Prouty has also been an adjunct instructor at Syracuse University's prestigious S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Gordon was named MyVegas Magazine 2021 "Man of the Year" and one of the 2022 Top 50 Business Leaders in Las Vegas by Real Vegas Magazine. He has served as a United Way of Southern Nevada and Las Vegas Business Academy board member. He also serves on the Nevada Donor Network and Cultural Diversity Foundation boards. He is also a member of the Vegas Chamber's President Club, the American Cancer Society's CEOs Against Cancer, and the Tech Impact Advisory Board. He is active in the community, volunteering for several local organizations through the Westgate Las Vegas CareForce. He donates his time to emcee several nonprofit events, including the NV Donor Network Inspire Gala and the Technology and Diversity For Charity Gala. Gordon is the Ambassador Champion for this year's American Cancer Society "Real Men Wear Pink" campaign and the Corporate Walk Chair for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk. Let's dive in --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roninleadership/message

Even good CPR is far less efficient at circulating blood than a functioning heart. The indicators of high-quality CPR that were identified at the 2012 AHA CPR Quality Summit in order of importance include: Chest compression fraction (CCF); Chest compression rate; Chest compression depth; Allowing for full recoil; and Adequate ventilations. Using real-time feedback devices and ETCO2 to assess CPR quality. Three tips to limit pauses in CPR compressions to 10 seconds or less include: Continuing chest compressions while charging the defibrillator; Continuing chest compressions during intubation; and Performing other activities during scheduled pauses. Limiting interruptions to chest compressions to less than 10 seconds so we can maintain a CCF of 80% requires teamwork and communication. The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast: https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/10-poisoning-prevention-tips-for-halloween-2022/ (10 Poisoning prevention tips for Halloween 2022). **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Epinephrine and Dopamine are adrenergic agonist used in several ACLS algorithms. The use of epinephrine for severe anaphylaxis or unstable bradycardia. Review epinephrine's effects on blood vessels and bronchioles. Why epinephrine is helpful for patients with anaphylaxis. Using an epi drip for unstable bradycardia. Epinephrine administration every 3-5 minutes during cardiac arrest. Starting and epinephrine or Dopamine drip for patients that have ROSC. Review the effects of Dopamine based on mcg/kg/min dosing. Monitoring the patient and titrating epi & Dopamine drips to prevent harm. For more information on ACLS medications, check out the pod resource page at passacls.com. The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast: https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/10-poisoning-prevention-tips-for-halloween-2022/ (10 Poisoning prevention tips for Halloween 2022). **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

This is a big week for your host Tabari McCoy as he prepares to headline a benefit show for the Cincinnati Police Department's Real Men Wear Pink organization benefitting the American Cancer Society ... And then headlines the club where it all started, Go Bananas, for the first time all weekend as he records his third album and first streaming special. So where does Shanda Sung come into play in all this? She's going to be the feature act this weekend – and she's the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!  Based out of Bloomington, Ind., Shanda is an accomplished stand-up comic, headlining and featuring at clubs throughout the Midwest, all while balancing life as a wife and mother to three young children (two boys and a girl). She has also performed at the revered Limestone Comedy Festival in her native Bloomington and is the co-host of "Passing Notes" podcast with her childhood friend Amanda that finds them discussing a topic they've researched, often to hilariously insightful results. On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022), Shanda chats with Tabari about balancing  mom/wife life with being a working stand-up comic,  planning for the future ... And even the time when she and Tabari first met that he completely forgot about!  Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.

Providing rescue breathing to apneic patients with a palpable pulse. Normal end tidal CO2 for patients with a pulse. Identification of cardiac arrest and our immediate actions. Providing artificial ventilations during CPR without an advanced airway vs with an advanced airway in place. Using quantitative waveform capnography to confirm placement of an advanced airway, assess the quality of CPR, and identify ROSC. The effects of hyperventilating patients in cardiac arrest. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

When a patient's core body temperature drops below 96.8 F (36 C), they are hypothermic.  As the body's temperature drops below 36 C, hypothermia may further be classified as moderate or severe: moderate if the patient's body core temp is between 30-34 C; and         severe if it's below 30 C. Hypothermic patients aren't dead until they are warm and dead. Modifying the ACLS Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm for patients with severe hypothermia. Following the ACLS algorithm for patients with a body core temperature above 30 C. Methods for rewarming patients with moderate vs severe hypothermia. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Morning Mix listeners shared the wild things that happened in a Haunted House, we also heard stories about when listeners got left behind, including at Disney. All morning long we received annoying phrases said by annoying people. Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9FM The Mix in Chicago, at wtmx.com, and on our free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Calcium is one of the ions that move across the cellular membrane during cardiac contraction and relaxation. The primary use of calcium channel blockers in ACLS is for the treatment of stable, narrow complex tachycardias refractory to Adenosine and to lower the blood pressure of ischemic stroke patients with severe hypertension. Use of calcium channel blockers for SVT refractory to Adenosine and A-Fib or A-Flutter with RVR. Contraindications of calcium channel blockers. Nicardipine use during the treatment of ischemic strokes. For more information on ACLS medications check out the pod resource page at passacls.com. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

While running a code, the thing we hope for is Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC), followed by recovery so the patient can return to a normal life.    ACLS's Post-Cardiac Arrest Care algorithm provides us with evidence-based guidance for the initial stabilization phase as well as continued management activities. Our primary focus immediately following ROSC is aimed at ensuring adequate perfusion of the body's vital organs. Management of O2 and CO2 concentrations. Administration of Atropine for symptomatic bradycardia. Maintaining a systolic BP of at least 90 and MAP of 65 mm Hg or more. Use of Dopamine, Levophed, and Epinephrine drips to maintain blood pressure. Starting targeted temperature management (TTM) for 24 hours based on the patient's level of consciousness. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

This special episode of "Forsyth Business Radio" highlights the Real Men Wear Pink of Atlanta campaign to raise awareness and funds to support the American Cancer Society's mission to save lives. #PINKOUT Distinguished Guests Bruce Nelson, Hytech (Co-Chair) Michael Jones, RICOH (Alum) Marlon Hamilton, RICOH (Honoree) Jim Kozell, World Emblem (returning Honoree) Jeff Steilen, UPS (returning Honoree) Breast cancer […]

This week's episode is Wild, You Bet! We recap our video shoot this week which features hundreds of toilet paper rolls soaring through the Palace Theatre, Jack's (three) legendary ride(s) down Water Slide World to claim his place in the Great Upstate history books, and what you can win with this year's Real Men Wear Pink raffle with DeCrescente Distributing Co. This episode is brought to you by Hoffman Car Wash: Bring a non-perishable food item to any participating Hoffman location on Oct 22 & 23 for a FREE ultimate car wash. Notes:- Peaks or pits of the week (2:05)- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (10:05)- What really went in to creating our Water Slide World video (20:11)- Post of the week: Snoop Dogg posted 2BD's video (46:18)- Peak into the week delivered by Mealeo: Two events this week that dog owners should know of (50:35) 

Nitroglycerine is vasodilator that affects peripheral blood vessels and coronary arteries. Because of its widespread dilation effects on blood vessels, nitro can quickly lower a patient's blood pressure, sometimes to the point of making a patient hypotensive. Assessment of vital signs prior to administering nitro to ensure patient safety. Indications for use of nitroglycerine. Effects of nitro on patients taking PDE inhibitors. Nitroglycerine's contraindications & considerations for use. Administration of nitroglycerine to patients with ischemic chest pain. Monitoring patient's pain and vital signs after nitro administration. Considerations for patients that took their home nitroglycerine. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

In atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) and atrial flutter (A-Flutter) the electrical impulse for cardiac contraction is in the atria but isn't the normal pacemaker of the heart, the SA node. The ECG characteristics of A-Fib and A-Flutter. Recognition and treatment of unstable patients in A-Fib/Flutter with rapid ventricular response (RVR). Team safety when cardioverting an unstable patient in A-FIB. Adenosine's role for stable SVT patients with atrial rhythms. Treatment of stable patients in A-Fib/Flutter with RVR. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

As an ACLS provider you do not need to be familiar with all of the different signs of various types of poisoning.  The majority of toxins don't have a specific antidote.  There are a few toxins for which we have emergency interventions and ACLS providers should be familiar with. Reviewing the patient's medical history for indicators that may lead us to suspect a tablet/toxin cause of cardiac arrest. Administration of Narcan for suspected narcotics overdose following the Opioid Associated Emergency algorithm. Other common ACLS Tablet Toxin scenarios with possible treatments. Medications commonly used to treat specific toxins that are regularly stocked on crash carts or carried in EMS med bags. ACLS providers that suspect a specific toxin should consult with their Pharmacy or call Poison Control for treatment directions. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

The ACLS algorithms are designed to make it easier to remember the key interventions we should deliver, and the order in which they should be delivered, to provide the best evidence-based care possible. Generally speaking, if there's a change in a patient's condition, we should ensure we're using the correct algorithm. Three key points to remember when using ACLS algorithms: 1.  If a patient's condition changes, we should do an assessment and use the algorithm that matches the patient's current state. 2.  If an action was already done, we don't need to repeat it. 3.  We only do actions that are clinically appropriate and within our scope of practice. Walk through of an example mega code scenario with explanations of when and why we change to a different ACLS algorithm.  **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Beta blocking medications attach to Beta receptors to inhibit or “block” the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline)and norepinephrine in the body. Review the primary locations of Beta I, II, and III receptors. Effects of epinephrine & norepinephrine stimulation of beta receptors in the heart. Beta blockers affects on the heart. When we should consider the use of beta blockers in the Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)and Tachycardia algorithms. Contraindications to the use of beta blocker medications. More detailed information about beta blocker's mechanism of action and specific instances for use can be found on the Pod Resource page at PassACLS.com. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

This episode we are reviewing the use of advanced airways in the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm. When we should consider insertion of an advanced airway for patients in a shockable vs non-shockable rhythm. In addition to an endotracheal tube (ETT), other ACLS advanced airways include the Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) and the Laryngeal Tube airway. The advantages of using an advanced airway over basic airway maneuvers. Use of end tidal CO2 waveform capnography to confirm placement and assess the adequacy of CPR. Identification and management of a misplaced ET tube. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Our primary focus immediately following return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is aimed at ensuring adequate perfusion of the patient's vital organs and decreasing cerebral damage. After we have assessed and addressed O2 saturation, ETCO2, and BP, we may consider the use of an antiarrhythmic infusion if the patient has ventricular ectopy on the ECG. Indications for use of an antiarrhythmic after ROSC. Determining which antiarrhythmic to use post cardiac arrest. Administration of Amiodarone or Lidocaine to control ventricular ectopy after ROSC. The use of Amiodarone post arrest if no antiarrhythmics were administered prior to obtaining ROSC. Links to other medical podcasts that cover antiarrhythmics and other ACLS-related topics are on the Pod Resource page at PassACLS.com. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Hydrogen ions is on one of the Hs in ACLS's H&T reversible causes of cardiac arrest.  When considering hydrogen ions as a cause, what we're looking at is the patient's pH, or acid/base balance, and conditions that affect it. The body's normal serum pH is 7.35-7.45. Using ABGs to determine acidosis or alkalosis. Common conditions/causes that may lead us to suspect acidosis. Common conditions/causes that may lead us to suspect alkalosis. Correcting acidosis by changing the rate of ventilations. The indications, dose, and considerations for use of Sodium Bicarbonate. Treatment of alkalosis depends on the type (metabolic or respiratory) and is aimed at correcting the underlying cause. Other podcasts that cover acid/base balance and conditions that cause acidosis or alkalosis can be found on the Pod Resource Page at PassACLS.com. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Being the team leader during a cardiac arrest is challenging.  Using an algorithm helps by standardizing & prioritizing our interventions using an If/Then methodology. Review of BLS steps for determining if rescue breathing or CPR is needed and use of an AED for patients in cardiac arrest. If the patient is in a non-shockable rhythm on the ECG such as PEA or asystole, we will go down the right side of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm. If the patient is in a shockable rhythm on the ECG such as V-Fib or V-Tach, we will go down the left side of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm. An example of a code's flow for shockable rhythms when an antiarrhythmic such as Amiodarone or Lidocaine is administered. We will follow the algorithm until the patient has ROSC or we call the code. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

For patients exhibiting symptoms consistent with myocardial ischemia, Aspirin is one of the first medications we should consider along with morphine, oxygen, and nitroglycerine; if indicated & safe. Aspirin's  mechanism of action & benefits for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients. Contraindications and considerations for aspirin use. The dose and route of administration of aspirin for ACS patients. The use of aspirin in the ACLS Stroke algorithm. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

To pass ACLS, you will need to be able to identify common rhythms on a monitor during your mega code and ECG strips on your written exam. If you don't normally monitor patients as part of your job, I suggest two things: 1.  Find a system for ECG interpretation that works well for you; and 2.  Practice reading ECGs every day for a few weeks before your class. Review of normal ECG morphology of P wave, QRS complex, and T wave in lead II. Characteristics of first degree heart block. Characteristics of third degree (complete) AV block. Treatment of unstable patients in third degree block following the ACLS Bradycardia algorithm. Special considerations for use of Atropine when patients are in a third degree heart block. The use of TCP, Dopamine, & Epinephrine drip for unstable bradycardic patients refractory to Atropine. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

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 refractory to vagal maneuvers. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

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) can 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. 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. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

When blood, or other fluids, accumulate in the sac around the heart it's called a cardiac tamponade or pericardial tamponade. 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. PEA is common because the electrical system of the heart is fine. Treatment of cardiac tamponade is pericardiocentesis by appropriately trained professionals working within their scope of practice. For additional information on cardiac tamponade, check out the Pod Resources page at PassACLS.com. I've placed a link to a Ninja Nerd podcast episode that discusses this topic. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

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Two things have changed in recent years to aid students that don't use ACLS in their daily practice. The role of the team leader; and The ability to use your quick reference cards. The team leader is responsible for assigning tasks and overall direction of the team but may ask team members for help to confirm the ECG, suggest medications, identify possible reversible causes of cardiac arrest, and to speak up if they identify something that's unsafe. Students may use their book and quick reference cards during the mega code as well as the written exam. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class! If you represent a training center, vendor, or other healthcare-related service and would like to exchange links or discuss opportunities to sponsor upcoming episodes; contact me to discuss.

Patients with a narrow complex tachycardia with a rate over 150 BPM are in SVT. Unstable patients in SVT, or V-Tach with a pulse, should be cardioverted with a synchronized shock. Assessment & treatment of stable tachycardic patients. Commonly used vagal techniques. A less common technique to stimulate the vagus nerve is the dive reflex. Indications and use of Adenosine for stable patients in SVT refractory to vagal maneuvers. Possible treatments for patients found to be in A-Fib or A-Flutter with RVR after administration of Adenosine. Carotid sinus massage. Additional medical podcasts that have episodes on tachycardia can be found on the pod resources page at passacls.com. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Remembering all the different energy setting needed for synchronized cardioversion and defibrillation used to be confusing for a lot of people. Defibrillators can be broken down into three basic categories: Automated External Defibrillator (AED); Biphasic defibrillators; and Monophasic defibrillators. Because AEDs are designed to be used by first responders, and lay people with only minimal medical training, the controls are kept simple and are pre-programmed into the machine. Use of an AED to rapidly deliver a shock. Biphasic defibrillators automatically measure the impedance between the defib pads and will adjust the energy to deliver the shock needed based on the patient. Biphasic defibrillator use and energy setting. For older, monophasic defibrillators, use 360J to defibrillate V-Fib or pulseless V-Tach. AEDs must not be used on patients with a pulse. Cardioversion of patients in unstable SVT or V-Tach with a pulse using biphasic vs monophasic monitor/defibrillators. Team safety when performing synchronized cardioversion. Energy needed to cardiovert unstable patients with a narrow vs wide complex tachycardia. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Patients with a heart rate less than 60 are bradycardic. Some people can have a resting heart rate in the 40s without any compromise.  For others, a heart rate of 50 or less could signify the need for immediate intervention and warrants additional assessment. Signs & symptoms that indicate a bradycardic patient is unstable. Monitoring oxygen saturation with pulse oximetry and indications for administration of oxygen. Calcium channel blockers and beta blocker medication as treatable causes of bradycardia. The indications and dosage of Atropine. Precautions for Atropine use in patients with second or third degree AV blocks. The use of transcutaneous pacing (TCP) for unstable bradycardic patients refractory to Atropine. The use and dosing of Dopamine and Epinephrine drips. For additional information about causes and treatment of bradycardia, check out the pod resources page at PassACLS.com. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

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Two factors to cardiac arrest survivability that have been clearly shown to make the biggest difference is continuous high quality CPR and early defibrillation. The most common dysrhythmia present during the first few minutes of cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation. The chance of successful defibrillation decreases every minute that passes.  How our chance of successfully defibrillating a patient into a perfusing rhythm significantly changes when good CPR is delivered vs when it isn't. Examples of in-hospital and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) outcomes when CPR is performed until defibrillation vs defibrillation without CPR. The role of the CPR coach. Three tips to aid us in limiting CPR interruptions to less than 10 seconds so we can maintain a chest compression fraction (CCF) of at least 80%. Feedback on the show, suggestions for episodes, and donations are appreciated. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

The chain of survival for ACLS is the same as was learned in your BLS class. The beginning steps of the Cardiac Emergency and Stroke chain of survival are the same. Recognizing the symptoms of a cardiac emergency or stroke; Activating an emergency response by calling 9-1-1, or a specialized code team if in the healthcare setting; Rapid assessment including 12 lead ECG for cardiac patients or FAST assessment for suspected stroke emergencies; Provide ALS care and transport to the most appropriate facility; for Early reperfusion. ACLS's timed goals for first medical contact to PCI for STEMI and door-to-needle for ischemic stroke. Areas with strong EMS relationships, well-defined transport protocols, and specialized teams that care for the patient in the hospital have significantly better patient outcomes. The cardiac arrest chain of survival adds: high quality CPR, early defibrillation, and advanced resuscitation as the next critical links followed by post arrest care and recovery. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Heart muscle contraction and repolarization is dependent on Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium ions crossing cellular membranes. When a patient's potassium levels get too low or too high hypokalemia or hyperkalemia results respectively. Two things that may lead us to suspect hypo or hyperkalemia include the patient's medical history and changes to the T wave on the ECG. Medical conditions that cause potassium imbalance. ECG changes seen in hypo and hyperkalemia. Critical lab values that would indicate a need for treatment. Emergent, ACLS interventions for hypokalemia and hyperkalemia. Additional information on hypo and hyperkalemia can be found on Ninja Nerd podcast. Check out the pod resources page at passacls.com. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

When treating patients having an MI or stroke, more minutes equals more dead cells. Because the majority of strokes are the ischemic type, the treatment for stroke is similar to an MI – to reestablish perfusion to the ischemic tissues.  Review the first four steps in the Stroke Chain of Survival. Time criteria for the administration of tPA or EVT of LVO strokes. Stroke benchmarks for door to: assessment; starting a non-contrast CT; and administration of tPA (door-to-needle). EMS interaction with stroke teams and destination protocols to reduce time to definitive care. Remember that timed goals for cardiac patients start with point of first medical contact while stroke benchmarks start at arrival to the hospital. Additional information about timed goals for stroke and how EMS affects outcomes can be found on the PassACLS.com pod resources page. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Adenosine is the first IV medication given to stable patients with sustained supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) refractory to vagal maneuvers. Common causes of tachycardia. Symptoms indicating a stable vs unstable patient. Cardiac effects of Adenosine. Indications for the use of Adenosine in the ACLS Tachycardia algorithm. Considerations and contraindications for Adenosine use. Adenosine as a diagnostic for patients in A-Fib or A-Flutter with RVR. Dosing and administration of Adenosine. Other podcasts that cover common ACLS antiarrhythmics in detail. **American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

To pass the written ACLS exam and mega code, students need to be able to identify basic ECG dysrhythmias, including the two types of second-degree heart block. One method of ECG rhythm identification is to ask a series of questions such as: What's the rate (150); Is the rhythm regular or irregular; What's the shape and frequency of P waves and QRS complexes; and What's the P-R interval and is it constant? ECG characteristics of a second-degree Mobitz type I (Wenckebach). Identification of unstable bradycardia and it's treatment with Atropine. ECG characteristics of a second-degree Mobitz type II. Possible effect of using Atropine on patients with a second-degree type II AV block. Treatment of unstable patients refractory to Atropine using TCP, Dopamine, or Epinephrine drip. Starting dose and titration of Dopamine and Epinephrine drips. Not ACLS but something I'm just as passionate about is the battle against cancer. This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink and have pledged to wear pink every day in October to: raise awareness of breast cancer; connect with breast cancer patients & survivors; and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. Chances are that you know someone that has fought breast cancer or have lost a loved one to this insidious disease. Please consider making a donation to my American Cancer Society fundraiser and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Donations go directly to the American Cancer Society and can be made anonymously to protect your privacy. http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's Real Men Wear Pink ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

When treating patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), MONA is an acronym sometimes used to help us remember the initial interventions. The O in MONA is Oxygen. When should we administer oxygen to ACS patients. When is O2 administration unnecessary. Monitoring patient's oxygen saturation (SaO2) using a pulse oximeter. Review two common ACLS mega code scenarios. Oxygen administration during CPR and post cardiac arrest. Not ACLS but something I'm just as passionate about is the battle against cancer. This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink and have pledged to wear pink every day in October to: raise awareness of breast cancer; connect with breast cancer patients & survivors; and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. Chances are that you know someone that has fought breast cancer or have lost a loved one to this insidious disease. Please consider making a donation to my American Cancer Society fundraiser and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Donations go directly to the American Cancer Society and can be made anonymously to protect your privacy. http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's Real Men Wear Pink ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Quantitative waveform capnography is used in ACLS as a way to confirm good CPR and placement of an endotracheal tube; identify return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC); and during post-cardiac arrest care. We can use waveform capnography with, and without, an advanced airway in place. Monitoring end tidal CO2 during rescue breathing. Use of capnography to objectively measure good CPR. Capnography is a preferred method of confirming endotracheal tube (ETT) placement over x-ray during a code. During CPR, a sudden increase in ETCO2 may indicate return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Quantitative waveform capnography is used post-cardiac arrest to aid us in maintaining an ETCO2 of 35-45 mm Hg. Not ACLS but something I'm just as passionate about is the battle against cancer. This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink and have pledged to wear pink every day in October to: raise awareness of breast cancer; connect with breast cancer patients & survivors; and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. Chances are that you know someone that has fought breast cancer or have lost a loved one to this insidious disease. Please consider making a donation to my American Cancer Society fundraiser and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Donations go directly to the American Cancer Society and can be made anonymously to protect your privacy. http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's Real Men Wear Pink ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Along with early defibrillation, high-quality CPR with minimal interruptions is one of the two factors that has been shown to improve cardiac arrest outcomes. How do we know if high-quality, effective CPR is being performed? The CPR coach as a new position of the code team. Objective measures of high-quality CPR include: Compression rate of 100-120 per minute; Compression depth of at least 5 cm; Allowing for full chest recoil; Maintaining an ETCO2 of at least 10 mm Hg; and Keeping interruptions to less than 10 seconds to obtain a chest compression fraction (CCF) of 80%. The advantages and use of real-time feedback devices to monitor the rate, depth, and chest recoil of CPR compressions. The use of end tidal waveform capnography. A no tech way to monitor effective CPR if no feedback devices are available. Not ACLS but something I'm just as passionate about is the battle against cancer. This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink and have pledged to wear pink every day in October to: raise awareness of breast cancer; connect with breast cancer patients & survivors; and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. Chances are that you know someone that has fought breast cancer or have lost a loved one to this insidious disease. Please consider making a donation to my American Cancer Society fundraiser and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Donations go directly to the American Cancer Society and can be made anonymously to protect your privacy. http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's Real Men Wear Pink ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

The 2020 ACLS guidelines updated the dose for administration of Atropine and Dopamine for the treatment of unstable bradycardia. The signs & symptoms of unstable bradycardia. Atropine's new dose and maximum. The use of atropine when a patient is in a second degree type II or third degree heart block. ECG changes that indicate subsequent doses of atropine are likely to be ineffective. The 2020 update to the starting dose of Dopamine. The use of Dopamine for bradycardia as an interim until TCP vs hypotension. The use of Atropine and Dopamine in patients with myocardial ischemia. Podcasts with additional (advanced-provider level) information about Atropine, Dopamine, and bradycardia can be found on the Pass ACLS pod resources page. Not ACLS but something I'm just as passionate about is the battle against cancer. This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink and have pledged to wear pink every day in October to: raise awareness of breast cancer; connect with breast cancer patients & survivors; and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. Chances are that you know someone that has fought breast cancer or have lost a loved one to this insidious disease. Please consider making a donation to my American Cancer Society fundraiser and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Donations go directly to the American Cancer Society and can be made anonymously to protect your privacy. http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's Real Men Wear Pink ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

The tongue is the most common airway obstruction in an unconscious patient. Insertion an oropharyngeal airway helps keep the patient's tongue from falling to the back of the pharynx and causing an airway obstruction. The oropharyngeal airway is sometimes called an OPA or simply an oral airway. Indications for using an oral airway. Contraindication for an oral airway and an alternative that can be used instead. Measuring an OPA and possible complications from inserting one that's too small or too large. Two techniques to properly insert an OPA and avoid complications. The use of an oral airway during CPR. The use of an OPA as a bite block after a patient has an advanced airway placed. Not ACLS but something I'm just as passionate about is the battle against cancer. This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink and have pledged to wear pink every day in October to: raise awareness of breast cancer; connect with breast cancer patients & survivors; and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. Chances are that you know someone that has fought breast cancer or have lost a loved one to this insidious disease. Please consider making a donation to my American Cancer Society fundraiser and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Donations go directly to the American Cancer Society and can be made anonymously to protect your privacy. http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's Real Men Wear Pink ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!

Hypoxia is a state of low oxygen levels in the blood.  Determining hypoxia using a pulse oximeter or arterial blood gasses (ABGs). A goal of ACLS is to recognize signs of hypoxia and provide timely treatment to prevent an arrest. Examples of some things that might lead us to think of hypoxia as a cause of cardiac arrest. Why we should not rely on pulse ox to give accurate readings during CPR. Delivering ventilations with near 100% oxygen concentration using a BVM attached to supplemental O2 and a reservoir. Using end tidal waveform capnography to assess the quality of CPR. Changes to ventilation rates, tidal volume, and O2 concentration affects a patient's oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH. The danger of over ventilating a patient in cardiac arrest. Not ACLS but something I'm just as passionate about is the battle against cancer. This is the fourth year that I'm participating in Real Men Wear Pink and have pledged to wear pink every day in October to: raise awareness of breast cancer; connect with breast cancer patients & survivors; and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. Chances are that you know someone that has fought breast cancer or have lost a loved one to this insidious disease. Please consider making a donation to my American Cancer Society fundraiser and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Donations go directly to the American Cancer Society and can be made anonymously to protect your privacy. http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor (Paul Taylor's Real Men Wear Pink ACS Fundraiser) THANK YOU! Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com (https://passacls.com) https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your ACLS class!