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Review Papers | Nursing | India | Volume 12 Issue 9, September 2023

Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS)

Nandeesh Kumar P R

Abstract: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital technique that can save lives in situations where the heart has stopped pumping blood. CPR involves chest compressions and rescue breaths that help maintain blood circulation and oxygen delivery to the brain and other organs. CPR should be initiated as soon as possible after cardiac arrest, as it can significantly increase the chances of survival and reduce the risk of brain damage. Nurses working in cardiovascular intensive care units (CVICUs) or mixed ICUs care for patients after heart surgery, including those who?ve undergone cardiac valve repairs, aneurysm repairs, pacemaker insertion, and coronary artery bypass grafting. To equip them with the skills and knowledge to handle clinically complex cases, they undergo training in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). This enables them to provide timely and effective interventions for patients with cardiac emergencies.

Keywords: Resuscitation, CPR, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Advanced Life Support, Resternotomy

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 9, September 2023,

Pages: 1183 - 1187