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NEXT COURSE: Saturday 7th May 2011 BONUS: Includes Epi-Pen Training!
OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION
It is essential that the body receives a constant supply of oxygen to live and function. If this becomes compromised the body tries to do what it can to survive but it is essential that the brain and vital organs receive oxygen. Sometimes people need additional oxygen if they are unwell or injured.
Oxygen (O2) is a colourless, odourless gas and a part of the atmosphere we breath. Sometimes we need higher concentrations of oxygen to recover or maintain homoeostasis (as steady healthy optimum internal environment maintained for health).
This course teaches how to recognise when a person needs additional oxygen and how to administer it appropriately, and also when it would be inappropriate to give oxygen / contraindications.
This course covers the use of Oxygen as a medical intervention and is aimed at personnel who are required to give Oxygen as part of treatment. Additional oxygen can increase survival chances for those who are severely ill or injured, drowning or those who are undergoing CPR. Some workplace risk assessments may indicate that their staff need Oxygen training.
People may need Oxygen as a part of their treatment or medical response such as resuscitation from drowning, cyanide poisoning, major trauma, anaphylaxis, major haemorrhage, shock, active convulsions and hypothermia. It may also be indicated for any other patient where their injury or illness has caused hypoxaemia, although in this case oxygen flow should be moderated to achieve target oxygen saturation levels, based on pulse oximetry. This will be covered as part of the course.
Our syllabus includes:-
Legal and ethical understanding
Oxygen theory (British Thoracic Society Guidelines)
CO2 retainer patients
Cell Health & Homoeostasis
Breathing / Respiration and our Health
Resuscitation Explained
Safety & Scene Size-Up
Basic Life Support (as per the Resus Council)
Use of some Airway Adjuncts (such as OP / NP airways)
When to use Oxygen
Types of Oxygen delivery (Cannula, Rebreather, non-Rebreather, BVM, etc)
When it is contraindicated
The use of suction
Pulse Oximetry
Practical exercises
Recovery Position
Assessment / Testing:
Short Written Test
Continuous assessment during the course
Short practical Test
Certification:
Colour Certificate of Competence
Certificate is issued as valid for one year
(Recertification is advised / recommended) on top of BLS (Basic Life Support)
Cost
£99 per person
Includes all materials
Includes Certification
Duration
This comprehensive training course lasts approximately 5 hours
It is longer than many due the depth of the training and the practise
ENTONOX ADMINISTRATION
Entonox (N2O+O2) is an analgesic gas made up of 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen. It is widely used within the Medical Community pain relief for ill or injured people.
When used correctly and given time to work (two minutes). It can help patients pain or discomfort and allows then to be handled and transported with a minimum of stress. Entonox is suitable for use with patients who are suffering from heart conditions and experiencing chest pains.
The course will enable successful students to offer Entonox as part of their medical treatment of injuries or illness.
Course Outline
Anatomy & physiology of pain
Structure of the nervous system, pain signal transmission, gate control theory
Pain & perception
Pain types, classification, pain definition, perception & measurement
Analgesics
Overview of common analgesics and their comparative properties
ENTONOX
Understanding of the properties of the gas,
how it works
clinical applications
Demand valve equipment
Entonox theory
Entonox safety, storage, indicators and contra indicators
Entonox equipment and maintenance
Treatment and Therapy with Entonox
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Clinical situations
Demonstrating ENTONOX use in a wide range of settings including:
painful procedures, paediatrics, midwifery, dentistry and pre-hospital emergency care
Environmental responsibility
Understanding environmental impact,
safety precautions and occupational exposure limits
Evidence & Summation
Contraindication
Case Studies
Practical exercises
Assessment / Testing:
Short Written Test
Continuous assessment during the course
Short practical Test
Certification:
Colour Certificate of Competence
Certificate is issued as valid for one year
(Recertification is advised / recommended) on top of BLS (Basic Life Support)
Cost
£99 per person
Includes all materials
Includes Certification
Duration
This comprehensive training course lasts approximately 4 hours
It is longer than many due the depth of the training and the practise
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