Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Protocols

Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols in the emergency department are evidence-based guidelines designed to optimize outcomes in patients experiencing cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndromes, and other life-threatening cardiac emergencies. The initial steps of ACLS focus on high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to maintain cerebral and myocardial perfusion, with a focus on providing adequate chest compressions, early defibrillation when indicated, and prompt administration o...