Question 1

where do i find local advanced cardiac life support acls classes?

Accepted Answer

ACLS: Check with your local heart association for where you can get ACLS classes

Question 2

what is basic cardiac life support vs advanced?

Accepted Answer

See below: Basic life support basically refers to CPR and basic airway management. Advanced life support includes cpr, defibrillation, intubation as well as IV medications.

Question 3

72 yr old man on life support 15bpm after major cardiac event. what is the chance for survival?

Accepted Answer

Very complicated: Prognosis is a very complicated thing. The whole clinical picture, including medical history, clinical course, etc is required.

The answer to this question will ultimately be based on a discussion with the patient's doctor, indeed his whole team of care providers, with his wishes (advanced directives) kept squarely in mind.

Question 4

how effective is life support for treating cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

That's a tough one: If the arrest is from heart rhythm problem, then good BLS (=CPR) + defibrillation can at least temporarily save 20-60% (studies vary a LOT). When CPR used on terminally ill pts from perceived obligation "to try," rate more like 4-8%. Combined, about 15% respond positively to get to ICU to work on fixing what caused the arrest.

Question 5

my mom went in2 cardiac arrest  & brought back but on life support -before her brain died  completely  could she hear me telling her i love her please?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is likely that she heard you.  I guess it was her time. I tell the loved ones and staff that are within earshot of my patients who are in a coma, to assume that everything they say can be heard and understood. If they cannot hear then nothing is lost through such acts of kindness.

Question 6

cariac arrest no pulse nothing brought back life support and took off and breathed on own 2 days. how long was she without oxygen 4  her to live 2 day?

Accepted Answer

So sorry: Sorry to hear of this devastation.Cant tell exactly what's being asked, but will take a shot:there are many variables that go into how long a body can continue to function post cardiac arrest.The respiratory center is buried deep in midbrain,protected by the cerebral cortex. It can continue to function and effect respirations even after severe oxygen deprivation. Ive seen go for several days.

Question 7

do you have any tips on how to pass advance life support test?

Accepted Answer

ACLS test: There are apps available for phone, ipad etc that are very helpful.

Question 8

ive been in the icu 15 times in 2020 on life support twice ive.i had a stroke one year ago.had drug test come out positive for methamphetamines almost every time and i dont do any drugs...been in a nursing home  my family wants to put in adult care?

Accepted Answer

False Positive : There are a variety of common medications (some over the counter, some prescription) that can give a false positive result for Methamphetamines: Metformin (glucophage), Trazadone, Fluoxetine (prozac), Labetolol (trandate), Psuedoephedrine (sudafed), Buproprion (Wellbutrin), and Quinolone antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin) Talk to your Dr about meds you take that could cause this.

Question 9

not brain dead.tests all ok, in coma for 2 weeks on sedation.life support, not responding to commands.how likley to wake up ok.any tests should ask for ?

Accepted Answer

Defer to Doctor: I am very sorry for your situation, but you are asking us to guess. Not one of us here would even pretend to guess about this complex and serious medical situation.  We would defer to the team caring for your loved one there in person.

Question 10

what is the point in taking someone off life support if they are sick aren't they gonna die anyway?

Accepted Answer

Depends on details: The question should be, "What is the point of putting someone ON life support if he or she is sick and gonna die anyway?" If a patient is very sick, not going to improve, and going to die soon, there is usually no reason to put that patient ON life support. If the patient is in the same situation, and is already on life support, there is likewise no reason to keep him or her on life support.

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Where do i find local advanced cardiac life support acls classes?

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What is basic cardiac life support vs advanced?

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72 yr old man on life support 15bpm after major cardiac event. what is the chance for survival?

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How effective is life support for treating cardiac arrest?

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My mom went in2 cardiac arrest & brought back but on life support -before her brain died completely could she hear me telling her i love her please?

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Cariac arrest no pulse nothing brought back life support and took off and breathed on own 2 days. how long was she without oxygen 4 her to live 2 day?

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Do you have any tips on how to pass advance life support test?

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Ive been in the icu 15 times in 2020 on life support twice ive.i had a stroke one year ago.had drug test come out positive for methamphetamines almost every time and i dont do any drugs...been in a nursing home my family wants to put in adult care?

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Not brain dead.tests all ok, in coma for 2 weeks on sedation.life support, not responding to commands.how likley to wake up ok.any tests should ask for ?

A member asked:

What is the point in taking someone off life support if they are sick aren't they gonna die anyway?

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