Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED & EpiPen
1 Day course covering a range of subjects including:
• Describe anaphylaxis
• Identify triggers for anaphylaxis
• Describe life threatening problem with the: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability (Neurological status, Exposure (Skin and mucosal changes)
• Conduct an initial assessment using the ABCDE approach
• Identify key features of adrenaline-auto injectors
• Demonstrate a recovery position
• Demonstrate resuscitation for adult and/or child
• Recognise the need to use an auto-injector
• Prepare medication for administration during anaphylaxis treatment
• Demonstrate the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector using a training device
• Safely dispose of sharps according to agreed ways of working
• Handover the casualty to a medical professional