Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Manual

Item is great for my acls class

Great book. I purchased this manual to prepare for my ACLS certification class.

I bought this in 2019 to help me get my ACLS certification. The place I worked at the time didn't have any study materials to take ACLS. Useful resource and will help you get your ACLS certification.

This book contains the 2015 update to the ACLS protocols from the American Heart Association. THIS is the version you will be tested on, and if you are a healthcare provider, THIS is the book of protocols you are held responsible for knowing in the workplace. The book begins with an overview of ACLS and the systematic approach to a person in cardiac arrest, including searching for an underlying cause of the condition. It then progresses through protocols for respiratory arrest, acute coronary syndromes, acute stroke, and the common life threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Protocols are explained clearly and the book as a whole is very easy to follow. Included are adhesive tabs which you can apply to specific pages of the book to help you find topics quickly. A must have book for many health care providers.

Perfect! I am taking the online class and they offer this book online but I need an actual book to go along with it and this is the manual that the AHA usues so for the price it is worth it. I called AHA to see how much they offer it and it was double. This book also included the small cards that AHA offers that is $19.95, the algorithms so no need to buy separate. You get everything in this package! A lot of good information!

I assumed, incorrectly, when I was buying this that it was the most recent edition however it is the 2015 edition. Some things are out of date. Came in good condition. Just wish this had been stated.

I maintain ACLS Recertifications every 2 years. Unfortunately I loaned my book out and never got it back—had to buy it again at the last minute before the course and exam. Hard to find the book locally at the UCSF or Stanford — best place to get it is thru Amazon unless the Acls course sells the book. I’m glad I purchased. This edition with the Acls cards and index stickers is better than prior editions—easier to read, easier to find impt points, good summary outline—reminds me of Cornell note taking system. I’ll buy future new editions here. The Acls cards are also easier to read and use. Thanks.

I purchased this manual to prepare for my ACLS certification class. It's a required certification in the ER where I am (currently) employed. Unfortunately, unless you REALLY have a need to understand all of the ACLS algorithms, AHA has made it near impossible to fail the course, so the manual is only really useful for the open book portion of the exam if your organization doesn't permit to you borrow the book or have any manuals for loans. I'm glad I have it but I'm glad I didn't purchase the PALS manual. They're both overpriced for what they are and what you need them for.