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ACLS Algorithms - Updated 2024

*These algorithms follow the most recent AHA guidelines update from 2020. Only the content has been updated to reflect the year in which this page has been updated.

The updated ACLS algorithms in 2024 are arguably the most crucial part of understanding the many advanced cardiac life-saving procedures. Knowing the ACLS flowcharts and ACLS codes is essential for passing the ACLS exam. Our team of medical and education professionals worked to compose these algorithms to help you better comprehend the material and get ACLS certified fast.

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All ACLS Algorithms in 2024

Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm

Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm

The Cardiac Arrest Algorithm ACLS code is the most critical algorithm of ACLS in 2024. When you have a patient without a pulse, you must recognize either ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT) as shockable rhythms.

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Cardiac Arrest Circular Algorithm

Cardiac Arrest Circular Algorithm

This algorithm is a summary of the recommended steps when a patient is in cardiac arrest. Starting with CPR, you’ll work through the sequence by relying on rhythm checks, shocks if VF/pVT, and drug delivery.

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Suspected Stroke Algorithm

Suspected Stroke Algorithm

The ACLS 2024 Suspected Stroke Algorithm emphasizes critical actions for out-of-hospital and in-hospital care and treatment. A stroke is an interruption in blood supply to a part of the brain that causes acute neurologic impairment.

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Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm

Post Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm

This ACLS flowchart will take you through implementing a comprehensive treatment protocol for post-cardiac arrest care. This case applies to a patient who has had a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated with the BLS, ACLS Primary, and ACLS Secondary Assessments.

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Acute Coronary Syndromes Algorithm

Acute Coronary Sydromes Algorithm

The steps of this ACLS algorithm for 2024 outline the assessment and management guidelines for patients in experiencing symptoms suggestive of ischemia or infarction.

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Bradycardia With A Pulse Algorithm

Bradycardia With A Pulse Algorithm

The Bradycardia Algorithm ACLS code provides the information you need to assess and manage a patient with symptomatic bradycardia or a heart rate under 50 bpm. For some people (like runners), a slower heart rate may be normal, and they will be asymptomatic.

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Tachycardia With A Pulse Algorithm

Tachycardia With A Pulse Algorithm

With this ACLS algorithm, you'll need to determine if the patient is stable or unstable by evaluating and specifying if the rhythm is regular or irregular and if the QRS is wide or narrow. This ACLS flowchart can help you detect the type of tachyarrhythmia.

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ACLS Recertification

129

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification teaches medical professionals how to respond to nearly all cardiopulmonary emergencies through the ACLS algorithms and different ACLS codes in 2024.

PALS Recertification

129

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification teaches medical professionals to manage and respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitation of pediatric patients in emergencies.

BLS Recertification

65

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification is intended to teach healthcare professionals the basic steps of CPR and rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants.

CPR Recertification

35

The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid Recertification course is designed to teach adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants.

ACLS Certification

179

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification teaches medical professionals how to respond to nearly all cardiopulmonary emergencies through the ACLS algorithms and different ACLS codes in 2024.

PALS Certification

179

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification teaches medical professionals to manage and respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitation of pediatric patients in emergencies.

BLS Certification

95

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification is intended to teach healthcare professionals the basic steps of CPR and rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants.

CPR Certification

39

The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid Recertification course is designed to teach adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants.