The “primary drugs” are the medications that are used directly in an ACLS Algorithm. Here are the primary ACLS medications broken down by algorithm and a link to its respective page which covers in detail all aspects of medication its use during cardiac arrest and …

Indications for ACLS. Vasoconstriction effects: epinephrine binds directly to alpha-1 adrenergic receptors of the blood vessels (arteries and veins) causing direct vasoconstriction, thus, improving perfusion pressure to the brain and heart. Cardiac Output: epinephrine also binds to beta-1-adrenergic receptors of the heart. This indirectly ...

There are three medications used in the bradycardia algorithm: atropine, epinephrine, and dopamine. Read about each drug and its use within the bradycardia algorithm below. When symptomatic bradycardia occurs, the primary objective …

Indications for ACLS. Within ACLS, amiodarone is used for its antiarrhythmic properties and is effective for the treatment of supraventricular arrhythmias and ventricular arrhythmias.

Adenosine is the primary drug used in the treatment of stable narrow-complex SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia). Learn about the use of this drug in ACLS.

Antiarrhythmic Drugs. Amiodarone, lidocaine, and magnesium are antiarrhythmic medications that are used in the left branch of the Cardiac Arrest Algorithm. These medications were be reviewed in more detail in the previous lesson. pVT/VF Quizzes Cardiac Arrest Video Review

There are 3 medications that are used in the Bradycardia ACLS Algorithm. They are atropine, dopamine (infusion), and epinephrine (infusion). More detailed ACLS pharmacology information is reviewed following this page.

In ACLS, Lidocaine is used intravenously for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (VT/VF). Learn all about it's use.

PEA and Its ACLS Algorithm PEA, pulseless electrical activity is defined as any organized rhythm without a palpable pulse and is the most common rhythm present after defibrillation. PEA along with asystole make up half of the Cardiac Arrest Algorithm with VF …

A: Refractory pVT or VF means that the VF or pVT does not convert to a perfusing rhythm and continues to persist in spite of multiple attempts at conversion with defibrilation, acls drugs, and high quality CPR.