Kristine Tuttle on Instagram: "🚨 Common Code Medications⁠ ⁠ We give medications during a code to address the specific situation. The American Heart Association has code algorithms we follow to determine which medications to give. ACLS is for adults, and PALS is for pediatrics. Some medications are for heart rhythm, others affect arteries, and others address the cause of the code. ⁠ ⁠ What other medications might be given during a code? Put your answer in the comments below.⁠ ⁠ #emergencynursing

Medical insightX😷 on Instagram: "ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) protocol is a set of clinical guidelines for managing cardiac arrest, stroke, and other life- threatening cardiovascular emergencies. Key components include: 1. High-quality CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) 2. Defibrillation (using an AED or manual defibrillator) 3. Medication administration (e.g., epinephrine, amiodarone) 4. Cardiac rhythm interpretation 5. Post-cardiac arrest care ACLS algorithms guide healthcare