🚨 Common Code Medications We give medications during a code to address the specific situation. The American Heart Association has code algorithms we follow to determine which medications to give. ACLS is for adults, and PALS is for pediatrics. Some medications are for heart rhythm, others affect arteries, and others address the cause of the code. What other medications might be given during a code? Put your answer in the comments below. #emergencynursing #ICUnurse #rapidresponse #ACLS #codeblue