Basic Life Support and Anaphylaxis - Adult in Hospital

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Course Details:

On completion of the programme you should be able to:

• Discuss national guidelines and NCA resuscitation policies and procedures
• Recognise and respond to patients with clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest, escalating care in accordance with NCA policies
• Initiate an appropriate emergency response, which may include management of choking, and the use of the recovery position, all in accordance with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
• Initiate and maintain effective chest compressions, provide basic airway management and maintain effective lung ventilations in accordance with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
• Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and appropriately
• Discuss individual role and responsibilities in responding to persons in emergency situations
• Find the relevant information regarding reporting details of an emergency and local Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Policy
• Identify signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
• State the recommended treatment for anaphylaxis

Duration: 1 hour