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Pass ACLS Tip of the DayReview the core concepts needed to pass your ACLS class Author: Paul Taylor
I'm Paul from PassACLS.com and I'm here to help you pass ACLS. Like an audio flash card, this podcast is intended to aid any medical professional preparing for an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class. Each three-to-nine minute episode covers one of the skills needed to recognize a stroke or cardiac emergency and work as a high performing team to deliver safe, evidence-based patient care. Listening to a tip a day for a few weeks prior to your ACLS class will help cement the core concepts that have been shown to improve outcomes in patients suffering a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or stroke. In addition to the Chain of Survival, core concepts, and ACLS algorithms; specific information needed to pass the written exam, BLS checks, and megacode following the ILCOR 2025 recommendations are presented. Healthcare providers that are already ACLS certified, but rarely participate in codes, may find listening a helpful reminder. Disclaimer: This podcast is a supplement to your course's approved text book and videos - not a replacement. The information presented is for educational purposes only, is intended for medical professionals, and is not medical advice. Medical professionals should follow their local laws, agency protocols, and act only within their scope of practice. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Benchmark Goals for Stroke Assessment & Treatment
Monday, 5 October, 2026
Improved stroke outcomes have been shown when EMS transports to a stroke center and patients receive assessment, CT, & thrombolytics within these time frames.When treating patients having a stroke, more minutes equals more dead brain cells. Because the majority of strokes are the ischemic type, the treatment for stroke is similar to an MI; to reestablish perfusion to the ischemic tissues. The steps in the Stroke Chain of Survival. Stroke benchmarks for door to:assessment;completing a non-contrast CT; andadministration of a fibrinolytic medication (door-to-needle);endovascular therapy (EVT) of LVO strokes, and administration to a stroke or neuro unit (door-to-admission).EMS interaction with stroke teams and destination protocols to reduce time to definitive care.The difference for timed goals for the identification & treatment of AMI vs Stroke. Additional information about timed goals for stroke and how EMS affects outcomes, can be found on the PassACLS.com pod resources page.Links:Pass ACLS: Find ACLS classes near you and discover other podcasts with ACLS-related episodes. https://passacls.com/Buy Me a Coffee: To give back. https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylorAmerican Cancer Society: Fundraiser for breast cancer. Link is valid through October 31st. Together, we will beat cancer! https://secure.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorSafe Meds VIP: Patient-facing information about medication safety and a free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets.https://safemeds.vip
