Author: Gavin Lloyd / Editor: Steve Fordham / Reviewer: Jennifer Lockwood, Sarah Gooding / Code: / Published: 23/12/2022
This session covers the Advanced Life Support (ALS) algorithm (2021), which provides an evidence-based template for your clinical skills.
After completing this session you will be able to:
- Identify and respond to adult patients with a shockable rhythm
- Identify and respond to adult patients with a non- shockable rhythm
- Identify and respond to reversible causes of cardiac arrest
- Describe the role of the resuscitation team leader
References
- Soar J. (editor). Advanced Life Support 8th Edn. London, The Resuscitation Council (UK), London. 2021.
- Dorian P, Cass D, Schwartz B, et al. Amiodarone as compared with lidocaine for shock-resistant ventricular fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2002 Mar 21;346(12):884-90.
- American Society of Anaesthesiologists. Basic standards for pre-anaesthesia care 1999.
- American Heart Association, International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Guidelines 2000. The cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care: the American Heart Association in collaboration with the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. Circulation. 2000;102:100-104.
- British Thoracic Society guidelines for the management of suspected acute pulmonary embolism. Thorax 2003;58:470-483.
