BHF campaign to promote hands-only CPR  
 
    The British Heart Foundation has launched a national campaign
    to promote simple hands-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),
    including a video featuring Vinnie Jones. This is targeted at all lay
    persons who have not had CPR training.
 
         Hands-only CPR information page  (on BHF website, includes video)
         Supporting FAQs on hands-only CPR (on BHF website)
         BBC News interview with Dr Andy Lockey about hands-only CPR 
            (audio clip on YouTube)
 

  Emergency Life Support (ELS) –                  
    Teaching ALL children how to save a life
    (A joint campaign with the British Heart Foundation)
 
         Latest status of the campaign      
         Frequently asked questions about the ELS campaign  
 
 
 
AEDs and Defibrillators 

  AEDs in coded or locked cabinets
    (A joint statement with the British Heart Foundation) 

  AEDs and compliance with Guidelines 2010

  The training required to use an AED

  Recommended standard sign for location of AEDs in public places

 
Other statements 

  Resuscitation Council (UK) courses - or 'equivalent' local training?

  Emergency use of buccal midazolam in dental practice

  CPR and Pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza in healthcare settings
 
         This statement is also available in downloadable PDF format
         CPR and Pandemic H1N1 2009 Influenza algorithm  

  First aid advice on CPR and Pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza
 
         This statement is also available in downloadable PDF format

  Requirements for resuscitation training and facilities
    for cardiac rehabilitation programmes
 
         Supplementary statement on AEDs and exercise
 
    (A joint statement with the British Association for Cardiac Rehabilitation) 

  Link to Algorithm on the management of severe local anaesthetic toxicity
    This algorithm on the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain & Ireland
    website provides a safety guideline for the management of severe local
    anaesthetic toxicity

  A statement on "Cough CPR"

  "First Responder" and other terms, defined

  Standardisation of the "Crash" Call number - 2222

 

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