Why Atropine FAILS in ACLS and What You Can Do
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Why was atropine removed from the ACLS cardiac arrest algorithm? Many medical students and healthcare professionals still believe atropine should be used during CPR because it increases heart rate. However, modern ACLS guidelines no longer recommend atropine in asystole or PEA, and this video explains exactly why — using physiology, not memorization. 👉 Download E-PulsePoints (Android): 🔗 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ecgkid.pulsepoints #acls #cardiacarrest #medicaleducation...
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