Resuscitation Council 2021 Updates

First Aid Training in Hampshire

Adult First Aid

Key Points:

• No Major Changes

• Cardiac Arrest recognition is crucial and time is vital.

• Always follow DRABC

• Get an AED and attach to the Chest ASAP

• High Quality CPR is essential - 30 chest compressions, 2 rescue breaths at a rate of 100/120 beats per minute, up to 5cm of depth no more than 6cm.

The full update is here - https://www.resus.org.uk/library/2021-resuscitation-guidelines/adult-basic-life-support-guidelines

Paediatric First Aid

Key Points:

• Rescuer should perform assessment for signs of life (circulation) simultaneously with breathing assessment and during the delivery of rescue breaths. High quality CPR is essential:

  • Start with 5 rescue breaths (5:30:2) then 30:2

  • Chest compressions are 4cm for an infant and 5cm for a child depth (at least one third the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest).

  • Sequence is: 5 Rescue breaths, 30 chest compressions, 2 chest compression, delivery of rescue breaths should take no longer than 10 seconds.

  • chest compression rate 100-120 a minute, allowing for the full recoil of the chest after each chest compression.

• Mobile Phone - Place on speaker function and call 999.

• If there is trauma from a fall and you suspect a spinal injury avoid moving into recovery position, if the airway can be maintained in current position leave as they are. Always seek advice from 999 specialist advise and support.

Full Link - https://www.resus.org.uk/library/2021-resuscitation-guidelines/paediatric-basic-life-support-guidelines