The content in this handbook is in compliance with the latest 2020 guidelines recently released by the American Heart Association (AHA). All the protocols illustrated here are based on up-to-date evidence, ensuring that this guide remains current and relevant. These guidelines are updated every 5 years. While focused updates were added in 2023, the protocols here remain current with the latest standards until the next full update, expected in late 2025. This means that if you are purchasing this handbook in early to mid-2025, you are still receiving the most recent standards in ACLS training. This handbook is designed for all medical professionals undergoing ACLS training, aiming to establish a sound understanding of ACLS principles and the latest guidelines.
Cardiac arrest remains one of the most common causes of death, both in and out-of-hospital settings. Each day, many lives are saved because of the application of the principles of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). ACLS represents a series of memorized steps which, when performed in sequence, can greatly improve survival rates of patients who have respiratory and/or cardiac arrest.
While Basic Life Support (BLS) can be studied and performed by all lay people, anybody who works in the medical field is encouraged to become certified in ACLS. ACLS training allows medical personnel to react to emergencies in a reflexive, quick, and coordinated manner. BLS does not require the use of advanced equipment or medication. In contrast, ACLS may require experience in the use of certain equipment and medication, and will require some basic medical skills. This does not mean that ACLS can only be provided within the hospital environment. When properly trained, ACLS providers may combine their skills with available equipment to provide life support at the site of arrest.
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