The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association ...

Q: Please comment on the use of vasopressin and epinephrine in current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols. Based on recent studies, is there any evidence that one is more efficacious ...

Early advanced life support provided by a hospital cardiac arrest team or ambulance crew is an important element of the ‘chain of survival’ for patients in cardiorespiratory arrest (Chellel, 2000). In ...

ACLS Training Center will be the first company to implement the new 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines in its educational material and directly in emergency rooms.

The research team, supported by NSF, developed an algorithm that will enable better diagnosis of cardiovascular disease by enhancing visualization of cardiac tissue and vessels.

The AHA’s PALS course reflects the science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). The PALS Provider Course aims to improve ...

Little published research can be found on the results and outcomes of patients who have undergone chest reopening, even though this is a well-known phenomenon in cardiac surgical units. Most ...

The update includes new recommendations on temperature management and percutaneous coronary angiography in adults suffering cardiac arrest.

MORE: New CPR Guidelines: Hands Only Advanced life support teams are able to provide more potentially lifesaving drugs to patients, including those that may open up blockages or restart the heart.

Bend Fire & Rescue crews were busy learning a new technique Friday that can save more lives during their Advanced Cardiac Life Support training.