AMRI educational journal #4 (issued fall 2011)

New 2010 PALS Guidelines

Test your knowledge of the newly published PALS guidelines with our online case studies and quiz

Some important changes have been made to the 2010 edition of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Manual. AMRI has been busy reviewing the new AHA guidelines for PALS and have created a short curriculum to familiarize you with the changes and make recertification easier.

Check out our free review course containing:

  • Eight short case studies
  • Drug information
  • 25 practice exam questions
  • Click here to view the course

    Frequently Missed Exam Questions

    Review one of our commonly missed ACLS or PALS exam questions

    Want to see if you can figure out some of the tougher questions on our exams?

    Click one of the links below to view:

  • An ACLS or PALS Certification exam question
  • The best answer
  • A detailed discussion explaining why the chosen answer is preferred
  • Click here for ACLS exam question review

    Click here for PALS exam question review

    Medical News Roundup

    6 news stories covering recent developments in our industry

    We've gathered new information on cardiology, medical reviews, and the latest advances in pharmaceuticals. Click below for a more in-depth look at:

  • Chocolate's impact on a healthy heart
  • Developments in key cardiology drugs
  • New findings concerning high blood pressure and stroke
  • The top-ranked cardiology and heart surgery hospitals
  • Click here for the complete news roundup

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    Now online, our new group discount program will help your office, practice or group save time and money. Discounts are available with as few as 5 registrations.

    Plus, you can save time tracking the progress of the group by using our online administrative dashboard.

    Click here to see how much you can save

    Contact mmiller@amrieducation.org with any questions on our group discount program.

    Studies in CPR

    New research sheds light on the true value of extended CPR

    Increasing the amount of time spent providing CPR to cardiac arrest patients will not improve survival, a new study concluded. Emergency Medical Service workers have traditionally provided brief CPR before defibrillation and over the years, some experts have argued that they should spend more time on CPR. The study results, which were published in the New England Journal of Medicine recently, ends that debate, researchers said.

    Click to read more

    CPR content provided by National Center for Resuscitation (www.NCREcpr.org), provider of online CPR and AED education and certification.

    ACLS in Action

    Stories From AMRI Certified Professionals

    In our last journal, we asked for readers to share real life experiences and inspiring stories related to their use of ACLS or PALS. Today we'll take a look at an example from Vincent Vilasi, MD, and offer AMRI's analysis of the situation he describes.

    View the full story and analysis

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    Past journal issues

    Issue #6

  • New aclsonline.us design
  • Blog - Colorado tragedy, etc.
  • Frequently missed exam question
  • New Case Study
  • ACC.12 / HRS 2012 sessions
  • Issue #5

  • Current Event Case Study
  • Frequently Missed Exam Question
  • Medical News Roundup
  • New Group Discount Features
  • Issue #4

  • New PALS Guidelines Review Course
  • Frequently Missed Exam Question
  • Medical News Roundup
  • CPR Studies
  • Story From AMRI Certified Professional
  • Issue #3

  • Summer Case Study
  • Frequently Missed Exam Question
  • Medical News Roundup
  • Public Safety Tip
  • Issue #2

  • New CPR & ECC Guidelines Case Studies
  • New CPR & ECC Guidelines Practice Quiz
  • American College of Cardiology Conference