This course will provide an overview of anaphylaxis; its causes, symptoms and treatment. It will then describe how to perform adult and paediatric basic life support.
What you will learn
Content includes: Anaphylaxis What is anaphylaxis? Recognition of anaphyalxis Signs and symptoms Common triggers Treatment and management: auto injectors and adrenaline ‘packs’
Basic Life Support Recognition of cardio-respiratory arrest The risks to the rescuer during resuscitation / using AED How to perform basic life support The role of an automated external defibrillation The safe operation of an automated external defibrillator