UK Resuscitation Council issues revised guidelines for basic life support
16:05 - 27/10/2010
UK Resuscitation Council issues revis...
The Resuscitation Council (UK) has recently issued revised guidelines for basic life support training. Although the changes for lay persons are relatively minor, there are changes for health care professionals.
Changes have been made to the guidelines for adult basic lift support in order to underline the importance of good quality chest compressions and to reduce the number and length of pauses during chest compressions.
In regards to the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED), there are no major changes. Any amendments that have been made to Resuscitation Council’s guidelines are aimed at increasing the use of AEDs and also offering clearer instruction on when to stop administering CPR. People are instructed that they should only discontinue CPR if the victim begins to show signs of regaining consciousness, such as opening their eyes, as well as starting to breathe normally.
One important point is that an AED can be used safely and effectively even by someone who has not received training and therefore its use should not be limited only to trained rescuers. The Resuscitation Council, however, do add that training can help to improve the use of an AED.
The guidelines for paediatric life support have also been revised as a result of new scientific evidence and in order to simplify them to assist in training. Evidence suggests that pulse palpitations are an unreliable source for determining the presence of effective circulation. The Resuscitation Council now advises that people should only withhold CPR if pulse palpitations are accompanied by definite signs of life. The recommended compression rate for paediatric basic life support has also now been brought in line with adult basic life support guidelines.
First Response Training prides itself on its knowledge and awareness of the most up to date legislation and guidance and, through the use of their dedicated Head of Quality and Curriculum, Charlotte Potter, they have already updated their Basic Life Support training courses accordingly and have briefed all of their trainers.
Charlotte explains: “All of our courses undergo robust quality checks at regular intervals and whenever necessary. Changes in legislation are immediately added to all relevant courses and circulated to all of our trainers through our trainer e-news bulletin. It is very important to maintain an awareness of any changes, developments or events within our sector and we make this a top priority.
“Our Basic Life Support training course is mapped to the guidelines issued by the Resuscitation Council (UK) and it is an extremely important course for anyone involved in the provision of healthcare. The Resuscitation Council recommends yearly update training for all healthcare professionals.”
For more information on First Response Training’s Basic Life Support course, or any of the training courses that they offer, call them today on 0800 310 2300.
Changes have been made to the guidelines for adult basic lift support in order to underline the importance of good quality chest compressions and to reduce the number and length of pauses during chest compressions.
In regards to the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED), there are no major changes. Any amendments that have been made to Resuscitation Council’s guidelines are aimed at increasing the use of AEDs and also offering clearer instruction on when to stop administering CPR. People are instructed that they should only discontinue CPR if the victim begins to show signs of regaining consciousness, such as opening their eyes, as well as starting to breathe normally.
One important point is that an AED can be used safely and effectively even by someone who has not received training and therefore its use should not be limited only to trained rescuers. The Resuscitation Council, however, do add that training can help to improve the use of an AED.
The guidelines for paediatric life support have also been revised as a result of new scientific evidence and in order to simplify them to assist in training. Evidence suggests that pulse palpitations are an unreliable source for determining the presence of effective circulation. The Resuscitation Council now advises that people should only withhold CPR if pulse palpitations are accompanied by definite signs of life. The recommended compression rate for paediatric basic life support has also now been brought in line with adult basic life support guidelines.
First Response Training prides itself on its knowledge and awareness of the most up to date legislation and guidance and, through the use of their dedicated Head of Quality and Curriculum, Charlotte Potter, they have already updated their Basic Life Support training courses accordingly and have briefed all of their trainers.
Charlotte explains: “All of our courses undergo robust quality checks at regular intervals and whenever necessary. Changes in legislation are immediately added to all relevant courses and circulated to all of our trainers through our trainer e-news bulletin. It is very important to maintain an awareness of any changes, developments or events within our sector and we make this a top priority.
“Our Basic Life Support training course is mapped to the guidelines issued by the Resuscitation Council (UK) and it is an extremely important course for anyone involved in the provision of healthcare. The Resuscitation Council recommends yearly update training for all healthcare professionals.”
For more information on First Response Training’s Basic Life Support course, or any of the training courses that they offer, call them today on 0800 310 2300.
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