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Beta Blocker Use in ACLS
Manage episode 478930759 series 3289457
Beta blocking medications attach to Beta receptors to inhibit or “block” the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline)and norepinephrine in the body.
The primary locations of Beta I, II, and III receptors.
Effects of epinephrine & norepinephrine’s stimulation of beta receptors on the heart.
Beta blockers effects on the heart.
When we should consider the use of beta blockers in the Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)and Tachycardia algorithms.
Contraindications to the use of beta blocker medications.
More detailed information about beta blocker’s mechanism of action and specific instances for their use can be found on the Pod Resource page at PassACLS.com.
Good luck with your ACLS class!
Links:
Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor
Practice ECG rhythms at Dialed Medics - https://dialedmedics.com/
Free Prescription Discount Card - Download your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/save
Pass ACLS Web Site - Episode archives & other ACLS-related podcasts: https://passacls.com
@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
321 episodes
Manage episode 478930759 series 3289457
Beta blocking medications attach to Beta receptors to inhibit or “block” the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline)and norepinephrine in the body.
The primary locations of Beta I, II, and III receptors.
Effects of epinephrine & norepinephrine’s stimulation of beta receptors on the heart.
Beta blockers effects on the heart.
When we should consider the use of beta blockers in the Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)and Tachycardia algorithms.
Contraindications to the use of beta blocker medications.
More detailed information about beta blocker’s mechanism of action and specific instances for their use can be found on the Pod Resource page at PassACLS.com.
Good luck with your ACLS class!
Links:
Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor
Practice ECG rhythms at Dialed Medics - https://dialedmedics.com/
Free Prescription Discount Card - Download your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/save
Pass ACLS Web Site - Episode archives & other ACLS-related podcasts: https://passacls.com
@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
321 episodes
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