This page provides an interactive collection of flashcards, quizzes, and a glossary to help you master Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Whether you're preparing for exams or improving your skills, these resources are designed to make learning effective and efficient.
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Important concepts to remember
A set of medical procedures used to treat life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies, including cardiac arrest and arrhythmias.
The act of applying rhythmic pressure to the chest to maintain blood circulation during cardiac arrest.
A life-threatening arrhythmia where the heart's electrical activity becomes chaotic, leading to ineffective pumping of blood.
The absence of any electrical activity in the heart, often referred to as a 'flatline,' and a non-shockable rhythm.
A medication used during cardiac arrest to enhance perfusion to vital organs and improve the chances of defibrillation.
The process of delivering a shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm in patients with shockable arrhythmias.
A medication used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias like ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
The techniques used to ensure that a patient's airway is clear and open during a medical emergency.
The restoration of a palpable pulse and effective circulation after a cardiac arrest.
A medical emergency where the heart stops pumping blood effectively, often due to arrhythmias like VF or asystole.
A technique used after cardiac arrest to lower the body temperature and reduce brain damage.
A situation where there is electrical activity in the heart, but it is not effective in generating a pulse.
The process of inserting an endotracheal tube into the airway to secure it and ensure ventilation.
A life-saving procedure that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation during cardiac arrest.
A slower-than-normal heart rate, often treated with medications or pacing in ACLS.
