What is Basic Life Support Basic Life Support (BLS) is a procedure carried out after identifying life threatening conditions. At McCann Training Solutions we are proud to be able to deliver a course to cover this area. This can include conditions such as cardiac...
The Human Body Like a well oiled machine the human body runs quite efficiently, unconsciousness can strike at anytime however. There are multiple causes of this, so what happens? When the body comes into contact with what it can’t control, the reset button is...
The primary survey check is a safe methodical approach, used to find out vital information aiding in professional help. The 5 step process helps quick identification of life threatening conditions. This follows a logical process follows a mnemonic of DRABC. Step 1....
What is cardiac arrest step 4 Cardiac arrest step 4 deals with post resuscitation care. This conducted by professional healthcare workers with equipment. 4 stages are considered in post resuscitation care. Stage 1 – Airway management Stage 2 – Breathing...
What is cardiac arrest step 3 Cardiac arrest step 3 brings into play Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Combined with CPR the use of an AED early increases chances of survival. Increased awareness and access to AEDs is becoming more prevalent. Public access...
What is cardiac arrest step 2 Cardiac arrest step 2 looks at the practical application of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The cardio (cardiac compressions) phase refers to when you compress the chest. The pulmonary section is the rescue breathing phase....
What is cardiac arrest step 1 Cardiac arrest step 1 requires early recognition of cardiac arrest and call for professional help basically. There are several stages & techniques involved. The first technique and stage is to open the patient’s airway. This is...
What is a cardiac arrest ? A cardiac arrest is terminology applied to the heart. Basically the heart stops pumping in clarification. This has an impact on supply of blood to the brain and other organs. As oxygen is deprived in time tissue necrosis (death) occurs...
What Is Adult Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation? When the heart stops working (cardiac arrest) the lungs will follow suit (respiratory arrest). So there is a symbiont relationship between the two systems, what affects one will affect the other. Adult Cardio Pulmonary...
Difference Between Anaphylaxis & Allergies What is the difference between allergies & anaphylaxis? Well many people have allergies such as hay fever or intolerances, this does not mean they suffer with anaphylaxis. Or does it? Anaphylaxis is where the body is...
