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First Aid & BLS
AED Training: Restart a heart, why every second counts
Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate intervention. When someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts. While Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is crucial in maintaining blood flow to vital organs, it alone...
Flu & Immunisation Training Standards: Part II – Training Pathways
What flu training do your immunisation staff need? Welcome to the second part of our ‘what you need to know about the National Minimum Standards’ series. Today we will explain as clearly as possible the specific immunisation training pathways that...
Are Rescue Breaths back? Basic Life Support
The COVID-19 pandemic led to the adaptation of the well versed basic life support protocols. In order to reduce the potential risk of spread, the Resus Council UK made a number of adaptations and recommendations. Why were adaptations made at all? The concern at the...
Paediatric BLS: How old is a child for the purpose of CPR?
Although rare, paediatric resuscitation episodes will inevitably be an extremely stressful situation for all involved. As the health care professional in a paediatric BLS situation, everyone will be looking to you for a confident and methodical approach to the...