Team leader responsibilities and closed-loop communication

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Being team leader in a megacode is a distinct skill from knowing the algorithm — it's about directing others, assigning roles, and confirming orders are heard and executed. This lesson covers closed-loop communication technique and the specific leadership behaviors examiners are trained to look for.

We also cover the common leadership mistake of trying to perform tasks yourself rather than directing the team, which costs both time and points.

Foundations of ACLS and the Chain of Survival

The Chain of Survival and why sequence matters High-quality CPR: the metrics examiners actually check BLS-to-ACLS handoff and airway basics

Cardiac Arrest Algorithm and Rhythm Recognition

Shockable vs. non-shockable rhythms at a glance The two-minute CPR cycle and when to shock Epinephrine timing in cardiac arrest Reversible causes: working through the H's and T's

ACLS Pharmacology: Doses, Indications, and Errors

Epinephrine and amiodarone: the arrest drugs Atropine and bradycardia management Adenosine and stable tachycardia Common medication errors that fail megacodes

Bradycardia and Tachycardia Algorithms

The bradycardia algorithm step by step The tachycardia algorithm: stable vs. unstable Reading the rhythm strip under time pressure

Megacode Simulation and Team Dynamics

Anatomy of a megacode scenario Team leader responsibilities and closed-loop communication Post-cardiac-arrest care priorities

Exam Readiness and Recertification

Precourse self-assessment: what it actually tests Recertification: what changes and what doesn't Exam-day strategy and final review