DFT North Manchester - Basic Life Support (NW170908FNP)

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SubjectDFT North Manchester Scheme
DescriptionNo description given
VenueNorth Manchester General Hospital, Manchester - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeFriday 8 September 2017, 13:30 to 16:30
LecturerIan McDougall  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topicMedical Emergencies
Catering None
CPD hours3:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To be aware of management of medical emergencies and perform Basic Life Support safely and effectively in dental practice.

Objectives
  • Be aware of common medical emergencies in dental practice
  • How to assess a patient using a structured approach
  • How to assess a collapsed patient
  • How to perform basic life support safely and effectively
  • How to deliver a shock using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Learning outcomes
  • Be aware of common medical emergencies and actions required
  • How to assess a patient using a structured approach
  • Airway
  • Breathing
  • Circulation
  • Disability
  • Exposure
  • Chain of survival
  • How to assess a collapsed patient
  • The importance of calling for help early
  • Safe and effective chest compressions
  • Ventilation breaths
  • Importance of early defibrillation
  • Safe defibrillation
  • Recovery position
  • Management of choking