Basic Life Support

THIS SECTION CONTAINS PRE SESSION ACTIVITIES WHICH SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE FACE TO FACE SESSION

What you need to do:

We have collated a range of key resources to help you consider Basic Life Support and the UK resuscitation council (UK)'s guidance in light of COVID-19

Before the session:

• Please look at the resources in Sections 1 , 3 and 4

• Please watch the 3 short videos in Section 2

On completion of the face to face session you will be able:

1. Describe the chain of survival

2. Deliver standardised CPR in adults

3. Understand the importance of high quality chest compression with minimal interruption

4. Recognise and treat a choking patient

5. Demonstrate the recovery position technique

6. Understand the importance of PPE when delivering CPR

After the session:

• Familiarise yourself with the additional links and resources provided

Activity One:

• Using the learning from the course above, reflect and mentally rehearse how you would respond to such a situation.

The RESUS Council has further resources which can be accessed via this link - www.resus.org.uk/covid-19-resources

Section 4: Effective Handover

The short SBAR video and communication tool below provides a standardised method by which Healthcare Professionals can provide or receive information.

Think about "closing that loop", ensure the person receiving the information is able to convey back to you the most salient points.