title: Automated external defibrillators: an update of additions to the ACLS algorithms.
abstract: Instruction in the use of the automated external defibrillator is now a mandatory component of ACLS certification. Here's a review of changes to the ACLS algorithm.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Barbiere
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Liberatore
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001331:Automation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards*; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000592:standards*