ERC - Education

Question 1

What are the core elements needed in teaching CPR

Answer 1

Ability to identity risk to themselves
Recognition of unconsciousness, agonal or not breathing
Compression rate, depth, recoil
+/- ventilation rate and volume

Question 2

How often should BLS retraining be done

Answer 2

12-24 months

Question 3

What is the rapid cycle deliberate practice (used in teaching on ALS courses)

Answer 3

Do one simulation uninterrupted
Debrief
Second simulation interrupted for direct feedback

Question 4

Compare BLS, ILS and ALS

Answer 4

BLS: recognition, help, compressions, AED use
ILS: keep them alive until help comes. ABCDE assessment, access and drugs
ALS: + non technical skills