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RCUK welcomes Professor Gavin Perkins as new President
Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) is delighted to announce that Professor Gavin Perkins has officially taken on the role of President of RCUK as of 28 November 2024.
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New guidance available for carers of children and young people with a ReSPECT plan transitioning care to adult services
The pathophysiology of children means that in illness they are generally at higher risk of a primary respiratory arrest than adults. Therefore, for some patients it may be very appropriate to intervene with respiratory-based resuscitation without proceeding to cardiac compressions if the heart eventually stops – hence a recommendation for ‘modified CPR’ that may emphasise respiratory-focused interventions.
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Northern Counties East Football League partner with RCUK to help save lives
Northern Counties East Football League (NCEL) has announced Resuscitation Council UK as their official charity partner, teaming up to spread a lifesaving message in communities across the North and East of England.
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Heartsafe Communities report launched today
Resuscitation Council UK, British Heart Foundation, Oliver Cookson Foundation and St John Ambulance have published the Heartsafe Communities report today.
The Heartsafe Communities scheme was set up in May 2023 and the aim was to improve access to defibrillators and CPR training and ultimately save more lives from cardiac arrest.
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