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This workbook belongs to….

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Contents

Be able to provide basic life support

a) Complete practical life support training that meets the UK Resuscitation Council guidelines

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How to use this workbook

Do you need this workbook?

You need to do all 15 Care Certificate Standards. This workbook is designed to

support you to learn about Standard 12. Your manager is responsible for

checking your knowledge, understanding and competence in your specific

workplace(s).

If you already have a good level of knowledge and experience, you could take

an assessment instead and only do sections of the workbook (or sections of our

eLearning) that you need to. Your knowledge would be recorded and you can

build an evidence portfolio. This will save you and your manager a lot of time.

Your organisation may have free or funded access to our assessment system.

Check with your manager before you start this workbook. More information can

be found at http://ageuktraining.carecertificate.co.uk/.

The following symbols refer to actions you should take to achieve the outcomes.

There is also an action checklist at the end of this workbook.

Reference “Manager”

We refer to “manager” through the workbook. This may mean something

different in your role, for example: supervisor, line manager, coach, buddy,

mentor, employer or assessor. This is the person responsible for checking you

are competent and confident to work.

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Ask…

LOCATE

DISCUSS

THINK

DEMONSTRATE

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Be able to carry out basic life support

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Complete practical life support training that meets the UK Resuscitation Council guidelines

Basic life support can help save a person’s life. You should be provided with

practical training by your employer to be able to put this knowledge into practice

and be able to carry out basic life support competently.

The Dr's ABC acronym is a great way to help you complete the primary

survey of a casualty…

Danger - Prior to approaching the casualty, check for signs of danger or

potential risks before you start to treat a casualty. Your priority is always to

maintain your own safety.

Response - If possible, approach the casualty from their feet as this prevents

hyperextension of the neck from a responsive casualty. You now need to

ascertain the casualty’s level of consciousness using AVPU.

Alert– Is the casualty moving/talking? If No then proceed to V…

Voice– Does the casualty respond to speech? “Can you open your eyes?”

If No then proceed to P…

Pain– Place your hand on the casualty’s shoulders and gently shake them.

Ask loudly “Are you alright?”, if 'No' check ‘levels of pain’ by pinching the ear lobes or finger tips. If NO response then proceed to U…

Unresponsive– Assume the casualty is unresponsive.

Shout for help - If you are on your own do not leave the casualty at this stage,

CALL 999 OR 112. If another person is present, ask them to call for help.

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Airways - You should ensure that your casualty's airway is open and unblocked.

If they are unconscious, tilt the head back and lift their chin to open the airway.

Breathing - After opening the airway look, listen and feel for normal breathing

for no more than 10 seconds. If the casualty is unconscious and not breathing,

you should dial 999 / 112 for the emergency services and start CPR. If your

casualty is unconscious but breathing normally, they should be placed in the

recovery position.

Agonal Gasps are present in 40% of cardiac arrest victims not to be mistaken

for normal breathing.

Circulation - Look for signs of severe bleeding once the other checks have been

made. Pressure should be applied to the bleeds and the affected limb raise

above heart level. The casualty should be monitored and treated for signs of

shock.

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If you have the knowledge and competence to administer good chest

compressions in the event of a cardiac arrest, you are doing everything you can

to sustain life until professional help arrives.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first aid technique that can be used on

someone whose heart has stopped or if a person is not breathing properly.

CPR involves administering chest compressions and rescue breaths to keep the

blood and oxygen circulating around in the body.

If a person is not breathing or responsive, call 999 or 112 for an ambulance.

Then, if you can, start CPR straight away.

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To administer chest compressions:

Place the heal of one hand in the

centre of the individual's chest

Place the other hand on top of the

first hand

Interlock your fingers and apply pressure on

the sternum 5-6 centimetres down

Repreat at a rate of 100-120

compressions per minute

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To administer effective rescue breaths:

Tilt the persons head gently and lift

the chin up with two fingers

Pinch the persons' nose

Seal your mouth over their mouth and blow steadily and firmly into

the mouth

Check that their chest rises

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If you are worried about giving rescue breaths or you

have not been trained yet, you can choose to do

‘hands only’ CPR. This means only administering chest

compressions. The chest compressions should be

continuous at a rate of 100 - 120 per minute.

If the person starts to show signs of regaining consciousness…

! Coughing

! Opening their eyes

! Speaking

! Moving purposefully

! Starts to breathe normally

…stop to recheck the casualty. Otherwise do not interrupt resuscitation.

Resuscitation should continue until:

qualified help arrives and takes over

the casualty starts to show signs of

regaining consciousness

you become exhausted

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For more information click on the link: https://www.resus.org.uk/pages/bls.pdf

Unresponsive?

Shout for help

Open airway

Not breathing normally?

Call 999

30 chest compressions

2 rescue breaths 30 compressions

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In any first aid or emergency situation, remember…

Do not put yourself or others at risk

Do not panic

Dial 999 for emergency professional help

Dial 111 for fast medical advice when it is

not a 999 emergency

If a person is unconscious but breathing,

place them in the recovery position to

maintain their airway

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Ask your manager about what training you need to undertake.

Ask…

If you work with Adults in health and social

care you will undertake training in adult

basic life support.

If you work with Paediatric patients in health

care, you will undertake training in paediatric

basic life support.

If you work with newborn patients in health

care, you will undertake training in newborn life

support.

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Your checklist….

Outcome Symbol Description Tick

12.1a Ask your manager about what

training you need to undertake.

Ask…

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Well done! You have completed this workbook. What’s next…..

An essential part of the Care Certificate is to assess, evidence and record what

you have learnt. You may be entitled to use our assessment and evidence

recording system. Your manager is responsible for supporting you with this,

observing your practice and ensuring you are competent in your workplace, with

the people you support.

Checking your knowledge, competence and practice will be a regular part of your

ongoing Continuous Professional Development.

By taking an assessment first, you may find you already have some, most, or

all of the knowledge required and you can save time by avoiding repeating

subjects and courses unnecessarily.

More information about our resources can be found at

http://ageuktraining.carecertificate.co.uk/.

Important Copyright Note:

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support a blended learning approach towards learning and achieving competence. It is subject to the

following criteria:

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with The Grey Matter Group) and the Age UK logo remains on each page. For more info email:

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