A 53-page manual containing comprehensive guidance on Basic Life Support and Defibrillation.
This manual is focused on basic life support, defibrillation and anaphylaxis. It will give you the knowledge you require to deal with many incidents that you could be faced with, along with the skills to be able to save someone’s life, particularly for someone in cardiac arrest or experiencing a severe allergic reaction.
Covers BLS protocols for adult, children and infants.
Complements the following Ofqual Level 3 and Qualifications Scotland Accreditation regulated qualifications and serves as an ideal post-course reference book.
- Award in Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation
- Award in Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation for Adults, Children and Infants
- Award in Basic Life Support, Automated External Defibrillation and the Management of Anaphylaxis
- Award in Basic Life Support, Automated External Defibrillation and the Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children and Infants
- Comprehensive manual
- Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines compliant
- Very high quality
- Easy to read and understand
- Fully illustrated
- Good value for money
Contents
- Contents
- What is first aid?
- Responsibilities
- Action in an emergency
- Scene safety
- Primary survey
- Secondary assessment
- The respiratory system
- Resuscitation
- Introduction to defibrillation
- AED functions
- Defibrillation with an AED
- Paediatric resuscitation
- Safety measures
- Recovery position for a child
- Recovery position for an infant
- What is anaphylaxis?
- What can cause anaphylaxis?
- Allergen labelling
- Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
- Treatment for anaphylaxis
- Key features of auto-injectors
- Administration of adrenaline
- Handover
Already Have an Earlier Edition?
There’s no need to replace your manuals. Previous printed editions can still be used when supported by our official update addendum, which you can share with your learners.
The addendum clearly explains the guideline changes and includes a short summary video, along with additional videos demonstrating the updated protocols.
Note for e-book customers: Any previously issued digital (e-book) versions of this manual have been automatically updated to the latest edition.
