AIMS
To gain the understanding necessary to provide Immediate Life Support
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what a Cardiac Arrest is
- Be aware of the Chain of Survival
- Apply the ABCDE approach in Immediate Life Support
- Understand and implement the Advanced Life Support Algorithm
- Recognise ways to treat common underlying causes of Cardiac Arrest
- Recognise the different forms of Cardiac Arrest, and how to deal with them
- Understand the roles involved in Resuscitation Teams
- Recognise the key skills needed to provide effective Immediate Life Support
- Be aware of the necessity of accurate record keeping and documentation
- Know the key legislation surrounding Immediate Life Support
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrest
- Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrest
- Chain of Survival
Treating Reversible Causes
- Four H's
- Four T's
The ABCDE Approach
- Underlying Principles
- First Steps
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation
- Disability
- Exposure
- Additional Information
The Advanced Life Support Algorithm
- The Algorithm
- Confirming Cardiac Arrest
- Chest Compressions
- Assessing Rhythms
- Actions for Shockable Rhythms
- Actions for Non-Shockable Rhythms
- Spontaneous Circulation
Shockable and Non-Shockable Rhythms
- Shockable Rhythms
- Non-Shockable Rhythms
Recording and Documentation
- Clinical Records
- Information to be Included
- Do's and Do Not's
Resuscitation Team
- Team Members
- Advance Planning
- Non-Technical Skills
- Structured Communication
Legislation
- Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
- MCA
- Health and Safety at Work
- Data Protection
