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They're the same thing. It's just that ACLS is American Heart Foundation, and ALS is most of the rest of the world. In the UK it's UK Resusitation Council and underwritten by the Royal College of Surgeons, England.

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Advanced cardiac life support or ACLS?

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What does acls mean?

Advanced Cardiac Life Support.


Where can I go to get my Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification ?

You can get your Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification in the website http://www.acls.net/ . All information that you want it's at this website.


How long does a Advanced Cardiac Life Support LAST?

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is good for 2 years from the date of issuance. After that point, one must re-certify.


What is the highest priority in advanced cardiac life support algorithm for an asystolic patient?

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What does do not resuscitate cardiac arrest mean?

A Do Not Resusciatate (DNR) is usually an advanced legal healthcare directive signed by a person who does not want to have CPR or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) if their heart stops beating or if they stop breathing.


What is a ACLS cerificate?

ACLS stands for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. An ACLS certificate signifies that an individual has completed specialized training in managing life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, and other cardiac conditions. It is often required for healthcare professionals working in critical care settings.


What is code 2 at hospital?

Code 2 is an alert at the hospital that someone or a patient is dying of cardiac arrest. Available Advanced Cardiac Life Support teams are then sent to the area to assist/resuscitate the patient.


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Do you have to be certifed in advanced cardiac life support to administer epinephrine or atropine or any of the paralytics for intubation?

Yes you must be ACLS certified to do those things.


Do all staff in the ER need CPR or ACLS certification?

Yes, everyone who works in an Emergency Room is required to maintain CPR and ACLS (advanced cardiac life support) certification according to the ACLS Certification Institute. CPR is required for the layperson and BLS (basic life support) is required for the healthcare provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required for the first responder in emergency settings - i.e. the ER.


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