Adult Basic Life Support (BLS)
Choking
Recovery Position
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Adult Basic Life Support Level 2 – GPs
Lessons
Brief introduction
By the end of this section, learners will understand: The importance of basic life support (BLS) training Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) quality standards The difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack Common causes of sudden cardiac arrest The purpose and importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) The Chain of Survival and its role in saving lives Module 1: introduction
By the end of this section, learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: The importance of Basic Life Support (BLS) training Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) quality standards The difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack Common causes of sudden cardiac arrest The purpose and principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) The Chain of Survival and its role in improving outcomes Module 2 : Adult Basic life support
By the end of this section, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: How to recognize a cardiac arrest When and how to contact Emergency Medical Services (EMS) How to perform high-quality chest compressions How and when to give rescue breaths Module 3 : choking
By the end of this section, learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: How to recognize when a person is choking What actions to take if someone is choking Module 4: recovery position
By the end of this section, learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: The lateral, side-lying recovery position recommended by the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) How to safely observe and monitor unconscious individuals Situations where the recovery position is not recommended Module 5: summary
Upon completion of this section, you should be able to: Understand your role and responsibilities when responding to people in emergency situations