Treatment

After fibrinolytic or endovascular therapy has been performed, the patient will undergo general stroke care. General Stroke Care is explained in this section.

Learn VF and PVT, Rhythm-based Management in Cardiac Arrest. These are ventricular fibrillation (VF), pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT), pulseless electrical activity (PEA) and asystole.

Fibrinolytic and endovascular therapies are the immediate therapies involved in stroke treatment. Read our detailed article on immediate therapies and their inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Endotracheal Intubation is a method of placing a tube into the windpipe (trachea). The process opens an airway and help the patient who can't breathe on their own.

Effective ventilation is achieved by maintaining airway patency. Learn more about mouth-to-mouth ventilation and when available, a bag-mask device that is a more effective tool.

Learn Managing Respiratory Arrest and Maintaining Airway Patency, including Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Airway Management in our detailed article and video illustrations.

Discover transcutaneous pacing, pad placement, and cardiac monitors at ACLS Certification Association. Our article enhances your knowledge of life-saving interventions.

Learn the technique of synchronized cardioversion at ACLS Certification Association. Our article helps you acquire the skills to deliver effective electrical therapy.

Understand how to identify the size of a tube, or the inner diameter, using a 7.0 ET tube as an example, by reading our article.

Learn how to correct right mainstem intubation and achieve the target range for endotracheal (ET) tube placement. Our article helps enhance patient safety and airway management.

Understand the differences between CPR and defibrillation by reading our article. Learn about their critical roles in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and life-saving interventions.

Discover the role of morphine in ACLS and its indications for ACS. Our article allows you to explore the effects and benefits of morphine in cardiac emergencies.

PEA is often caused by medical conditions that cause reversible cardiac arrest. Download the PDF and read our detailed article on Treating Reversible Causes, ROSV, and Terminating Resuscitation Efforts.

This article and video answer the question of Which Oxygen Delivery Device is best for specific situations. Explore the options...

This detailed article and video review the Basics of Ventilators. Learn ventilator terminology, ventilator settings, and two types of ventilation.

This article and video explain the Basics of Ventilators. Learn pressure-controlled ventilation, controlled-mandatory ventilation...

Read our detailed article and watch the video explaining Adaptive Support Ventilation. Learn the settings and review the advantages and...