Learning Objectives

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

• Explain how to carry out an ABCDE approach and recognise the deteriorating patient

• Explain what to do in an emergency situation, including what to do when someone is choking and how to get a person in the recovery position

• Carry out basic airway management, i.e. ensure an open airway

• Describe how to confirm cardiac arrest

• Explain how to initiate and maintain effective lung ventilations

• Describe how to start and maintain effective chest compressions

• Explain how to carry out cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a patient who has a tracheotomy

• Describe how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED)

• Describe your individual role and responsibilities in responding to persons in emergency situations

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

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

• Explain when to apply the local policy on ‘Do not attempt CPR'