CODE BLUE / CARDIAC ARREST: IMPORTANT TIPS TO PASS THE 2020 ACLS MEGACODE SCENARIO LIKE A BOSS

This video discusses megacode scenarios based on the 2020 Guideline Updates for the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. This scenario will focus on Code Blue / Cardiac Arrest.
The ACLS certification is one of the many certifications that we renew every two years. However, if you don't use it you lose it. Understanding these important tips for ACLS will help you alleviate the stress related to the certification.
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[@randyrowett7998]

Terrific. You make learning very effective, and making it easier.

[@NurseCheung]

I try my best to make learning as effective and efficient as possible 😊💜

[@devine649]

Thank you so much 🙈🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ohoh811202]

Very very very helpful. Thanks a lot !

[@NurseCheung]

I am so humbled to hear my Code Blue Cardiac Arrest Video was helpful Joyce Kao ☺️💜 I hope you passed your exam Like A Boss

[@terrieelkins2408]

Very easy to follow! Thank you for this review!

[@NurseCheung]

Thank you for the kind review Terrie Elkins 😊💜 I am so pleased my video was easy to follow 💜

[@j_demus]

Thank you for your help

[@NurseCheung]

My pleasure junior demus 😊💜 I am so pleased that my video was helpful

[@shalimatissera3640]

amazing teacher, i love your videos

[@NurseCheung]

You are so kind Shalima Tissera 😊💜 I am so humbled by your feedback

[@FeistyOneYaAre]

hey i'm confused because that v.fib looks like Torsades de pointes? Is there a difference?

[@NurseCheung]

Great question.V-Fib appears as a completely erratic and unorganized rhythm with no clear waves or complexes, while Torsades de Pointes has a more organized, abnormal, pattern of QRS complexes that seem to twist around the baseline. I hope that helps.

[@chrisreveron9526]

Thank you!

[@NurseCheung]

You're welcome :)

[@robertoconnell8153]

When you switch from the left side of the algorithm to the right do you give epi immediately even if there hasn’t been 3 to5 mins between doses? Also, thank you fir your videos, they are such a big help!!!

[@AllezlesParisiens]

From my experience working in the icu, the doc will ask the recorder how much time has elapsed from the last epi dose and will make a decision from there. But I think generally they will wait at least 3 minutes.

[@NurseCheung]

Great question Robert O'Connell 💜 If the patient is in asystole or PEA, the Epinephrine is given as soon as possible based on the most up to date guidelines. Some providers have started to switch to the latest evidence based practice guidelines while others are still taking a little bit to get on board. I can tell you based on what I have seen from personal practice, the providers have taken the lead to implement the correct practices. It is ultimately our responsibility to speak up and advise the Epinephrine ASAP if no one is taking the initiative to give it when Asystole or PEA is noted on the monitor 💜☺️

[@jacobbell6914]

Very useful, very good presentation ❤

[@j_demus]

I passed with team work

[@NurseCheung]

You got this junior demus 😊💜 Teamwork makes the dream work

[@candacedonald4087]

Going tomorrow I hope I have a team. I've done this before and have been the lone wolf