Session Overview

Learning Objectives

• Explain where to find local resuscitation policies and procedures and the current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines

• Outline what to do in an emergency situation, including what to do when a child is choking and how to get them into the recovery position

• Explain how to carry out an ABCDE assessment

• Describe how to make sure the child has an open airway

• Describe how to confirm respiratory arrest

• Describe how to confirm cardiac arrest

• Describe how to start and maintain effective chest compressions

• Explain how to report and record details of an emergency event

• Define your individual role and responsibilities in responding to a child in an emergency situation

• Define your individual responsibilities in reporting and recording details of an emergency event accurately

• Explain the importance of undertaking any resuscitation interventions within the limits of your personal capabilities and context of any previous training received