What is an ACLS Megacode
Megacode scenarios combine the knowledge and protocols of multiple ACLS algorithms and could include any of the following:
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Stroke
- Cardiac Arrest
- Pulseless Ventricular Fibrillation or Ventricular Tachycardia
- Asystole or Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia, both stable and unstable
To be a successful ACLS provider, you must know the appropriate therapies, drugs, and doses used in the ACLS algorithms and when to use which drug based on the situation. You must also be able to identify and interpret basic arrest and pre-arrest cardiac rhythms. Providing good ACLS always begins with high-quality BLS skills.