Session Overview

Learning Objectives

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

• Explain how to recognise and respond to a newborn infant, escalating care in accordance with local policy

• Describe the importance of temperature control in the care of the newborn

• Demonstrate how to provide airway opening manoeuvres or airway management

• Demonstrate how to initiate and maintain effective inflation and ventilation breaths in accordance with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines

• Demonstrate how to initiate and maintain effective chest compressions in accordance with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines

• Explain the ABC approach

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

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