The Systematic Approach to Emergency Situations - ACLS Review

Time to review our Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)! This is the first lesson in a new series reviewing the information you'll need not only for certification, but also to be able to know, understand, and follow the guidelines and algorithms as recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA). While this is no replacement for certification, the hope is to provide a good resource for learning either before class, or in the 2 years in-between certification.

0:00 Intro
2:49 Initial Impression
3:55 Basic Life Support (BLS)
9:55 Primary Assessment for ACLS
14:55 Secondary Assessment
16:24 Conclusion

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[marmalade]

It always amazes me how some of these YouTube videos explain things much more efficiently than the tuitions we paid for with our lives. Thank you so much!

[manishahussman]

I learned WAAAAYYYY more from your videos than taking my ACLS class! You really know how to break things down in layman’s terms so that we understand WHY we are doing what we are doing instead of just doing something.

[GregCarroll-hb]

I honestly don't know what I would do without these videos!! I have used them for BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Your ability to simplify the concepts is amazing. Thank you VERY much!! :)

[rma]

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[Aligatortubtub]

I am a new nurse in the MICU and I appreciate your videos so much. Thank you!

[ianbarrand]

This is perfect! I'm a nurse doing my acls update training. It's explained perfectly

[joeblow]

Will take acls tomorrow, this video helps reduce my anxiety.
Thank you.

[dmmurray]

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and the explanations are concise, and clear. Thank you for posting this highly informative learning tool.

[mslady]

Mr. Watson, I'm a new grad cardiac RN. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR VIDEOS! They are beyond helpful for me learning.

[hocyee]

I'm joining the ED now and they assigned me RQI ALS online modules where it's a waste of my time. You explained things I need to know in these short videos and I can actually absorb, vs me sitting in front of these modules reading and having words fly over my head. Thank you!

[kingart]

When we "check for pulse" this implies that you FEEL the blood pressure associated with the pulse of the rhythm. Most accurately at the carotid.

[lindsiboynton]

I have horrible Test anxiety and these videos helped so much!!

[hexafus]

I just finished taking my acls & some of the lingering questions I have were answered. Thank you!

[addievalamper]

Thank you so much. I've been watching your videos. Keep doing it because it's a great HELP to everyone (new or even experienced ICU RN's). Your voice modulation and the pacing of your wordings are just perfect. God bless you!

[davidyounge]

Thank you for speaking clearly and in an organized fashion. You are easy to follow this way and assist in GAP filling missing pieces. Great video!!

[rickypen]

Thank you so much for making this. This is by far the scariest algorithm for me since when I was a nurse we just kind of follow instructions, but now in med school and after I am going to hold a LOT more responsibility and its scary for me personally. Not BLS thats pretty ez, ACLS and PALS.

Also: I use WAP by cardi b now, im old so staying alive was the go to for 100bpm but wap is just too good

[Ecollis]

Taking my intial ACLS class tomorrow! Thank you for helping me prepare!

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Thank you for making ICU concepts less scary and confusing!