Basic Life Support with Anaphylaxis and the use of Epi-pensTM
Basic Life Support with Anaphylaxis and the use of Epi-pensTM
Duration:
3 hours
Course at Your Premises
The aim of this course is to provide information about anaphylaxis and explain the administration of the medication for its control. In addition this course covers the key areas of Basic Life Support following the Resuscitation Council UK guidelines. Tutors are appropriately qualified with relevant healthcare backgrounds and experience.
Course content includes:
- Effects on body systems
- Causes
- Recognition – signs and symptoms
- Basic life support
- Introduction to Epi-pensTM
- Indications for use
- Contra-indications
- Technique for administering
- Recording
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Explain anaphylaxis, and identify the body systems that it affects
- Explain the causes of anaphylaxis
- Describe how to recognise anaphylaxis, and identify the symptoms
- Explain the first aid treatment for anaphylaxis
- Explain the use of adrenaline, and describe the method for its administration
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