Paediatric Resus (Community Staff)

Facilitators

Resuscitation Officers

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Target Audience

This is an Annual mandatory course for all community clinical staff employed by the Trust working with infants/children.

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Requirements

Staff are advised to wear comfortable cloting.

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Course Length

1.5 hours

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KSF Links

Core 3: Health, Safety & Security

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Booking Contact

Development & Training

Tel: 822099 ext: 4902

Email: developmentandtraining@iow.nhs.uk

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Follow on Activity

Immediate Life Suport (ILS) course

Paediatric Life Support (PLS) course

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Programme Content

• Causes and Recognition of cardiac arrest
• Paediatric Basic Life Support
• Use of pocket mask
• Treatment of Choking
• Recovery Position
• Management of anaphylactic reactions

 

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Learning Outcomes

Following this course, participants will be able to recognise paediatric cardiac arrest, perform adult BLS using a pocket mask and initially treat anaphylactic reactions.