Calcium Channel Blockers for Stable Tachycardia

01/21/22 • 2 min

For ACLS, the use of calcium channel blockers is limited to the treatment of stable narrow complex tachycardias refractory to vagal maneuvers and Adenosine. Calcium channel blockers effect on the heart and blood vessels. Indications and contraindications for their use. Connect with me: https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your class!

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Initial Considerations After ROSC

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. The actions we take after identifying ROSC will have an impact on a patient’s eventual outcome. This episode covers: Managing O2, CO2, and Blood Pressure (BP). The use of fluids, Atropine, and IV drips Dopamine & Epinephrine. Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) indications and duration. Connect with me: https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your class!

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Reversible Causes Hs & Ts - Hypothermia

Accidental hypothermia is one of the reversible causes of cardiac arrest we consider in our Hs & Ts. Hypothermia is a body core temperature less than 96.8 degrees F or 36 degrees C. Depending on the patient's core temp, hypothermia may be moderate or severe. Classification of moderate vs severe hypothermia. Patients with hypothermia are not pronounced dead until they are rewarmed. Resuscitation actions and rewarming of moderate and severe hypothermia is discussed. Rewarming of severe hypothermia is more aggressive and involves invasive actions up to placing the patient on heart/lung bypass. Connect with me: https://twitter.com/PassACLS (@PassACLS) on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-acls-podcast/ (@Pass-ACLS-Podcast) on LinkedIn Good luck with your class!