ACLS Rhythm Pretest

The ACLS Rhythm Pretest is now available on www.richacls.com. An ACLS Rhythm Review is available for a rhythm refresher. Also available is the ECG Analysis section.

ACLS Written Pretest

The ACLS Written Pretest is available on www.richacls.com to test your knowledge of Advanced Cardiac Life Support issues. This is not the official ACLS Pretest which is supplied with your AHA ACLS Provider Manual.

ACLS Preparation

The formula for success at www.richacls.com is:

• Memorize Algorithms
• Memorize ACLS/BLS Flashcards
• Study Rhythms
• Study AHA ACLS Manual

We understand memorization with out understanding is not learning. The memorized flashcards and algorithms on this site gives the user a solid foundation on which to build with AHA ACLS Provider Manual information.

A new Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia Section has been added to the ECG Analysis Module on www.richacls.com.

Below are some of the Key Learning Points (KLP)

Inspiratory Effects on the Sinus Node

• Inspiration causes slightly decreased blood pressure, which decreases vagal impulses to the heart, thereby increasing the heart rate.

Inspiratory Effects on the Sinus Node

• Expiration causes slightly increased blood pressure which increases vagal impulses to the heart thereby decreasing the heart rate.

Sick Sinus Syndrome

A new Sick Sinus Syndrome Section has been added to the ECG Analysis Module on www.richacls.com.
Below are some of the Key Learning Points (KLP)

Characteristics

• Sick Sinus Syndrome is uncommon and becomes more common with advancing age.
• A dysfunctional sinus node can be just the “tip of the iceberg”,
• a warning that the heart has significant disease in other areas.
• Sick Sinus Syndrome is a group of very dissimilar rhythms related by Sinus Node dysfunction.
• Electrical conduction disruption in Sick Sinus Syndrome is commonly caused by fibrosis or scarring.