Episode 34- Adult ACLS: Updated recommendations and clinical pearls

In part 1 of the cardiac arrest series, we review some key recommendations and clinical pearls from the 2020 adult BLS and ACLS guidelines.

References:

Panchal AR, Bartos JA, Cabanas JG, et al. Part 3: Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation. 2020; 142: S366-S468

Edelson DP, Sasson C, Chan PS, et al. Interim Guidance for Basic and Advanced Life Support in Adults, Children, and Neonates With Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19. Circulation. 2020; 141 (25): e933- 943

Velissaris D, Karamouzos V, Pierrakos C, et al. Use of sodium bicarbonate in cardiac arrest: current guidelines and literature review. J Clin Med Res. 2016; 8 (4): 277-283

Murchison C. Sodium bicarbonate therapy does not work in cardiac arrest. Updated November 5, 2018. Accessed December 1, 2020. http://www.emdocs.net/sodium-bicarbonate-therapy-does-not-work-in-cardiac-arrest/

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