2020 ACLS Provider Manual

Description

Provide your advanced healthcare professional customers with the definitive, required text for managing complex cardiovascular emergencies with the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual. Published directly by the American Heart Association (AHA), this official manual is mandatory for anyone enrolled in an AHA ACLS certification or recertification course. It is an indispensable resource for personnel who direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest, acute arrhythmias, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

The manual is fully updated to reflect the critical science and education from the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). It builds upon the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR and the seamless integration of advanced interventions. Through clear, step-by-step algorithms and clinical scenarios, the text teaches providers how to recognize and intervene in periarrest conditions, utilize advanced airway management, and administer appropriate pharmacology. Crucially, the manual places a heavy emphasis on the communication and team dynamics necessary for a high-performance resuscitation team to function effectively under extreme pressure.

Key Features:

• Official AHA Curriculum: The mandatory, definitive text for the American Heart Association’s ACLS certification course.

• Latest Guidelines: Fully updated to reflect the critical 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

• Included Reference Cards: Comes complete with the invaluable ACLS Reference Pocket Cards for rapid, on-the-spot algorithm review in clinical settings.

• Advanced Interventions: Covers comprehensive protocols for advanced airway management, IV/IO access, and emergency pharmacology.

• High-Performance Teams: Provides vital instruction on how to lead or function efficiently within a multi-rescuer resuscitation team during critical events.