Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

The use of sophisticated methods and equipment to treat cardiopulmonary arrest. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) includes the use of specialized equipment to maintain the airway, early defibrillation and pharmacological therapy.

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Abstract

The use of sophisticated methods and equipment to treat cardiopulmonary arrest. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) includes the use of specialized equipment to maintain the airway, early defibrillation and pharmacological therapy.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Cardiac Life Support, Advanced
  • Life Support, Advanced Cardiac

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (1992-2000)
  • Resuscitation (1971-1991)

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  1. E02w.365.647w.110w.500w
  2. E02w.760w.440w.028w
  3. N02.421.585w.440w.028w

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WG 205

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D022561. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D022561
  2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_cardiac_life_support
  3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q379607