--- product_id: 8011896 title: "ACLS Study Guide" price: "B/.51" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/8011896-acls-study-guide store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # ACLS Study Guide **Price:** B/.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ACLS Study Guide - **How much does it cost?** B/.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/8011896-acls-study-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description ACLS Study Guide [Barbara Aehlert] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. ACLS Study Guide Review: Detailed but handy! - I decided to buy this book after reading many reviews on many different books. I currently am a float nurse but of the floors that I go to, all have patients on telemetry. It's fine when I get patients who aren't on it, but when I do get them, I really need to be aware of their rhythms. And after having one too many patients of mine go into some crazy unstable dysrhythmias, I decided that I needed to expand my knowledge on ACLS (even though my hospital won't let me take the class/test for another year). The idea of having to take care of patients with cardiac problems/telemetry and not knowing what it is that I am supposed to do, is very unsettling. I am the type of person who likes to know as much as I possibly can about a topic so that I have the whole picture. This book is detailed but I am okay with that because I am, in a way, starting from scratch and I need as much information as possible. It goes into a lot of the fundamentals/basics in the beginning on the book, but personally, for me, its a great refresher and doesn't hurt since I am a brand-new nurse. I like the pictures, the concise charts/pictures the book includes. I agree, if you are looking for a quick review, this book probably isn't for you. But if you're someone who is new and really just wants to build a good foundation, I highly recommend this book! Review: The best ACLS guide (and so much more) - Ms. Aehlert's study guide gets better and better with each update. The 4th edition reflects best practices derived from current evidence, including the latest AHA guidelines. The content and prose is accessible for nurses and other health care providers, from novice to expert. I've taken ACLS 10 times in my 20+ years of emergency nursing...now I teach ACLS for AHA. I have myriad resources at my disposal, but Aehlert's ACLS Study Guide is always my first and foremost reference for salient content. Bottom line: this is the resource book you need to pass ACLS, as well as build your overall fund of knowledge for emergency cardiac care. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #9,321,810 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #258 in Respiratory Therapy (Books) #333 in Emergency Nursing (Books) #503 in Critical & Intensive Care Nursing (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (113) | | Dimensions | 8.25 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches | | Edition | 4th | | ISBN-10 | 0323084494 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0323084499 | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 424 pages | | Publication date | January 2, 2012 | | Publisher | Mosby | ## Images ![ACLS Study Guide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rkIAS7fuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Detailed but handy! *by N***T on February 2, 2015* I decided to buy this book after reading many reviews on many different books. I currently am a float nurse but of the floors that I go to, all have patients on telemetry. It's fine when I get patients who aren't on it, but when I do get them, I really need to be aware of their rhythms. And after having one too many patients of mine go into some crazy unstable dysrhythmias, I decided that I needed to expand my knowledge on ACLS (even though my hospital won't let me take the class/test for another year). The idea of having to take care of patients with cardiac problems/telemetry and not knowing what it is that I am supposed to do, is very unsettling. I am the type of person who likes to know as much as I possibly can about a topic so that I have the whole picture. This book is detailed but I am okay with that because I am, in a way, starting from scratch and I need as much information as possible. It goes into a lot of the fundamentals/basics in the beginning on the book, but personally, for me, its a great refresher and doesn't hurt since I am a brand-new nurse. I like the pictures, the concise charts/pictures the book includes. I agree, if you are looking for a quick review, this book probably isn't for you. But if you're someone who is new and really just wants to build a good foundation, I highly recommend this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best ACLS guide (and so much more) *by O***E on December 30, 2011* Ms. Aehlert's study guide gets better and better with each update. The 4th edition reflects best practices derived from current evidence, including the latest AHA guidelines. The content and prose is accessible for nurses and other health care providers, from novice to expert. I've taken ACLS 10 times in my 20+ years of emergency nursing...now I teach ACLS for AHA. I have myriad resources at my disposal, but Aehlert's ACLS Study Guide is always my first and foremost reference for salient content. Bottom line: this is the resource book you need to pass ACLS, as well as build your overall fund of knowledge for emergency cardiac care. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wrong statements *by P***R on June 16, 2012* This is a very useful, easy reading and understanding book, indeed! However, pay attention to this: 1- On page 309 (Case Studies, Case 3: Pulseless VT/FV): "*Coach: The shock has been delivered. A team member calls your attention to a rhythm change on the cardiac monitor. What is the rhythm on the monitor (Figure 7-4)*? The monitor (Figure 7.4) shows a sinus rhythm with uniform premature ventricular complexes. * Coach: What would you like to do next?* Because there is an organized rhythm on the monitor, I will ask the CPR team member to stop CPR and check for a pulse." The sequence above is not the one recommended. According to the current (2010) AHA Guidelines, immediately after the shock you should NOT check rhythm or pulse, i.e., CPR should be resumed immediately after the shock, starting with chest compressions. Checking the rhythm and pulse (if and organized rhythm is noted on the monitor) should be done only after 5 cycles of 30:2 (or after about 2 minutes, if any advanced airway in place). After the shock, one should not delay or stop CPR to check for a rhythm or pulse, even if the rhythm on the monitor is or seems to be an organized one (sinus or whatever). AHA emphasizes: do not check rhythm or pulse just after shocking. Restart CPR immediately instead. The text should be like this: "*Coach: The shock has been delivered. After 5 cycles of CPR (about two minutes), a team member calls your attention to a rhythm change on the cardiac monitor. What is the rhythm on the monitor (Figure 7-4)*? The monitor (Figure 7.4) shows a sinus rhythm with uniform premature ventricular complexes. * Coach: What would you like to do next?* Because there is an organized rhythm on the monitor, I will ask the CPR team member to briefly stop CPR and check for a pulse." or like this: "*Coach: The shock has been delivered. A team member calls your attention to a rhythm change on the cardiac monitor. What is the rhythm on the monitor (Figure 7-4)*? The monitor (Figure 7.4) shows a sinus rhythm with uniform premature ventricular complexes. * Coach: What would you like to do next?* Just after the shock, even if there is an organized rhythm on the monitor, I will ask the CPR team member to continue CPR for more 5 cycles (about 2 minutes), starting with chest compressions, and after that I will check the rhythm on the monitor and, if there is an organized rhythm, then I will check for a pulse." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2- On page 310 (Case Studies, Case 3: Pulseless VT/FV - Post-cardiac Arrest Support/ Reassessment): "I want the IV team member to prepare an IV infusion of amiodarone while I arrange for the patient's transfer for further care." Again, current AHA guidelines recommend against the use of prophylactic antidysrhythmic medications. From the AHA Guidelines Part 9: Post-Cardiac Arrest Care, page S770, Table 1. Multiple System Approach to Posdt-Cardiac Arrest Care: Cardiovascular column: * No prophylactic antiarrhythmics From AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Provider Manual Professional - 2011, page 77: "Post-Cardiac Arrest Maintenance Therapy: there is no evidence to support continued prophylactic administration of antiarrhythmic medications once the patient achieves ROSC." So, in my opinion, The text should be like this: "I do not want the IV team member to prepare an IV infusion of amiodarone while I arrange for the patient's transfer for further care, because prophylactic antiarrhythmics are not recommended anymore." --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/8011896-acls-study-guide](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/8011896-acls-study-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-06-26*