| On 28th November 2005 the UK Resuscitation Council replaced the current practice of CPR from 15:2 to 30:2. This is now standard procedure when implementing CPR on adults, children and Babies. Watch this space for future recommendations. | From 1st October 2009 the 1 day First Aid in the Workplace (Appointed Person) course was replaced by the 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course. The HSE recommends annual refresher training of up to 3 hours. |
| From 1st October 2009 the 4 day First Aid at Work course was replaced by a 3 day First Aid at Work (FAW) course. The HSE recommends annual refresher training of up to 3 hours. | Kelvin Jones senior Health and Safety trainer at JFACT has expressed his concern that no one should attempt a water or fire rescue, without the proper PPE. Call 999 or 112 requesting the required emergency services. Remember, Fire, Police, Ambulance and HM Coastguard. |
| Did you know that chest compression-only CPR can be used after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest if the rescuer is untrained or unwilling to give mouth-to-mouth ventilation. | It is fact that delivering chest compressions is tiring. It is now recommended that, where more than one rescuer is present, another should takeover the compressions (with a minimum of delay) about every 2 min to prevent fatigue and maintain the quality of performance. |
| The requirement for an Appointed Person remains, but in the capacity of an administrative role. It is unlikely that any training will be required except for basic instruction (verbally or a written) in calling the emergency services and keeping the FA Kit stocked etc. They must/will have no direct involvement in administering first aid procedures. | Did you know that our shop is now open. We specialise is selling HSE Approved first aid kits, a unique type of first aid kit designed for the outdoor enthusiast and general medical supplies. Visit our shop now: www.kjtrainingsupplies.co.uk |
| STOP PRESS - Resuscitation Guidelines 2010 (Effective 18th October 2010). Adult CPR was 4 to 5cm, no 5 to 6cm depth at a rate of up to 120 compressions per minute. Child CPR was a 1/3 now 4 to 5cm depth at a rate of up to 120 compressions per minute. Baby CPR was 1/3 and still 1/3 depth at a rate of up to 120 compressions per minute.
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STOP PRESS - Resuscitation Guidelines 2010 (Effective 18th October 2010). Why the changes? Insufficient depth, at the wrong rate, not effective. Emphasis on good quality CPR. Remember, Push Harder, Faster, for Longer. |
