The course covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in performing defibrillation and oxygen therapy. Topics include the determination if victim needs defibrillation, preparation and operation of AED equipment and accessories and administration of oxygen therapy to victim. Step-by-step procedure for installation and set-up of oxygen equipment and accessories including operation of regulator and bag-valve-mask (BVM) for oxygen supplementation during resuscitation.
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I. Prepare AED equipment and accessories
- Regular functionality check of AED equipment and accessories such as resuscitation mask, gloves, razors, gauze wipes, Spare battery for AED, blanket, pen and paper, towels.
- Place AED equipment on stand-by for immediate access during an emergency to include AED machine (trainer type) and portable oxygen tank with regulator set.
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II. Prepare AED for use in defibrillation
- Confirm that the patient needs defibrillation
- Check that conditions are safe for the use of AED
- Turn on AED and follow prompts
- Apply electrode to the patient’s chest
- Respond to the AED prompt
- Deliver shock in an appropriate and safe manner when prompted
- Check for signs of life and commence CPR if required
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III. Operate AED machine
- Observe defibrillation safety procedure per ILS standard in Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue
- Turn on AED and follow start-up prompts in preparation for operation of AED machine.
- Connect electrode pads to the chest of victim and deliver shock following AED prompts per manufacturers specification.
- Follow AED specific instructions per manufacturer’s specification.
- Maintain basic life support protocol voice prompted by AED machine per manufacturer’s specification.
- Re-assess victim for further intervention per ILS standard in Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue
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IV. Administer oxygen therapy to victim
- Identify if victim is in need of oxygen therapy and prepare necessary materials for oxygen therapy
- Determine safe environment for oxygen therapy and exercise safety protocols in oxygen deployment.
- Perform appropriate oxygen therapy method to victim per ILS standard in Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue.
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V. Oxygen Therapy Methods
- Conscious patient and does not want to use mask-provide oxygen-rich air without mask
- Conscious patient – place mask onto patient’s face from the chest upwards, cupping the patient’s chin in the mask first and the gently placing the nosepiece into position
- Unconscious breathing patient – oxygen should be administered in the lateral position while observing airway, breathing and signs of life
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Course Features
- Duration : 5 day
- Max Students : 999
- Enrolled : 0
- Re-take Course : 0
- Assessments : Self