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With Dr. Tim Fitzgerald
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Recent Articles
The Heimlich Maneuver Has Changed: The 5-and-5 Approach
The 5-and-5 Approach to the Heimlich Maneuver If you were trained on the Heimlich maneuver more than a year ago, your technique is outdated. In
ACLS Certification for Travel Nurses: What You Need to Know Before Your Next Assignment
ACLS certification for travel nurses isn’t optional — it’s one of the most commonly required credentials for high-acuity assignments. You are a travel nurse. Your
ACI vs. AHA vs. Red Cross: Which ACLS Certification Is Right for You?
AHA, Red Cross, or ACI — Which One Should You Choose? Choosing between ACI versus AHA ACLS certification (or Red Cross) comes down to three
2025 ACLS Algorithm Updates: What Every Provider Needs to Know
What Changed in the ACLS Guidelines for 2025? The 2025 ACLS algorithm updates didn’t overhaul the guidelines — they sharpened them. The updates double down
ACLS for ICU Nurses: What to Prioritize Because You Actually Run the Codes
ICU nurses don’t study ACLS. They run it. Twelve-hour shifts, codes that stack, rapid responses that turn into arrests, post-ROSC patients whose management is a
The 2025 AHA Guidelines: What’s New in ACLS, BLS, and PALS — and What It Means for Your Recertification
In October 2025, the American Heart Association released its first full refresh of the CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Guidelines since 2020. If you certified
Featured Articles
ACLS, BLS, and PALS Cards Expire on a Fixed Date. No Grace Period Follows It.
Reading a Rhythm Strip in 60 Seconds: The ACI Method
The 8 Cardiac Rhythms Every ACLS Provider Must Recognize on Sight
