• Causes of Cardiac Arrest
• Ethical + Legal Considerations
• Anaphylaxis
• Pregnancy
• Reversible Factors
• CAS / Skills stations
• The ABCDE Approach
• Recording patient observations and early warning scores
• Care of the patient with tracheostomy or laryngectomy
• ReSPECT/ ‘do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ (DNACPR) recommendations
   

Please note: This course includes an open-book assessment and observation of practical activities.

By the end of this course you will understand: -

• The importance of early recognition and escalation of the deteriorating patient
• The reasons someone may have deteriorating health needs
• Complications with airway, breathing and circulation that can cause cardiac arrest
• The ABCDE approach to assess and treat critically ill patients
• The Ethical considerations regarding decisions about CPR
• The ReSPECT process and DNACPR
• Reversible factors
• Normal cardiac rhythm
• Medical emergencies
• The causes and prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest
• The skills of quality CPR and defibrillation (AED) and simple airway manoeuvres
• How to utilise non-technical skills to facilitate initial leadership and effective team membership

By the end of this course you will understand: -

• The importance of early recognition and escalation of the deteriorating patient
• The reasons someone may have deteriorating health needs
• Complications with airway, breathing and circulation that can cause cardiac arrest
• The ABCDE approach to assess and treat critically ill patients
• The Ethical considerations regarding decisions about CPR
• The ReSPECT process and DNACPR
• Reversible factors
• Normal cardiac rhythm
• Medical emergencies
• The causes and prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest
• The skills of quality CPR and defibrillation (AED) and simple airway manoeuvres
• How to utilise non-technical skills to facilitate initial leadership and effective team membership