In the field of healthcare, it is essential to understand the various aspects of healthcare provision for mass casualty incidents and disasters, within the professional field of emergency medical services. This course therefore aims to provide the necessary knowledge to to describe semi-automatic external defibrillators (SAEDs), its components and how it works, as well as for administer defibrillation in accordance with the protocol and, where appropriate, to assist with the initial care for a person suffering from a cardiac arrest (CA).
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First Aid
11 a.m.
External Defibrillators
First Aid
11 a.m.
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the chain of survival.
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Prioritise early defibrillation.
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Be proficient in basic CPR.
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Use the mask for ventilation.
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Administer life-saving techniques.
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Planning a response to cardiac arrest.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. BASIC CONCEPTS
- Cardiac arrest. The chain of survival
- The importance of early defibrillation
- The basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Using a face mask for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
- Basic life support techniques for choking, controlling external bleeding and the recovery position
TEACHING UNIT 2. ACTION PLAN
- Basic CPR
- Semi-automatic defibrillation
- Key information for recording cardiac arrest. Maintenance of an AED
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Steps to follow for an action plan in the event of a cardiac arrest
- Outline the plan for surviving an acute myocardial infarction
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