Basic Life Support
2 hours Course
Individuals who suffer a
cardiac arrest are more likely to survive if cardio pulmonary
resuscitation is given at the time of collapse, known as
bystander CPR.
After 4-5 minutes of cardiac arrest
the hearts geometry alters, which in most cases will reduce the
chances of survival if chest compressions are not initiated
immediately.
The chain of survival expresses the
need for early access, early CPR, early defibrillation and early
advanced care.
At the end of the course, the student
will be able to:-
- Act safely, promptly and
effectively
- Make a diagnosis of cardiac
arrest
- Perform chest compressions in
accordance to current procedures
- Perform rescue breaths in accordance
to current procedures
- Respond
to the needs of a casualty in cardiac arrest
What will the course cover:-
- Chain of survival
- Statistics of survival
- Factors affecting chance of
survival
- Making a diagnosis of cardiac
arrest
- The effects of cardiac arrest on the
heart and body
- What can you do to help
- Making a 999 emergency call
- Adult basic life support
algorithms/procedure
- Sequence of actions
- Practical session and assessment