ACLS (Main)

See critical care quick reference for drug doses and equipment size by weight.

ECG Analysis

1. Is the rhythm fast or slow?
2. Are the QRS complexes wide or narrow?
3. Is the rhythm regular or irregular?

Algorithms

• Adult Pulseless Arrest
• ACLS: Bradycardia (with pulse)
  • Use Adult Pulseless Arrest algorithm if no pulse = PEA
• ACLS: Tachycardia

See Also

• AHA ACLS Recommendation Changes by Year
• ACLS (Treatable Conditions)
• BLS (Main)
• Critical care quick reference
• Post cardiac arrest
• PALS (Main)

External Links

• Numose EMed: The Pulseless Patient