Basic adult life support

According to the World Health Organization, around 20,000 people a day around the world are victims of sudden death. In recent years there has been an increase in deaths of almost 9 million from heart disease.

Analysis carried out on AED equipment used shortly after a cardiac arrest indicates a high percentage (76%) of victims with a particular arrhythmic incident: Ventricular Fibrillation. With every minute that passes, after a Cardiorespiratory Arrest (CPA), the victim loses a 10% chance of survival, so, after five minutes without care, the victim only has a 50% chance of surviving.

Rapid intervention by anyone who witnesses a CPA is therefore essential, based on specific and properly structured procedures – the chain of survival. The recommended procedures, when properly executed, can substantially reduce the mortality rates associated with CA and significantly increase the victim's probability of survival. Goals: Acquire skills that allow you to correctly perform Basic Life Support (BLS) maneuvers on an adult victim in cardiorespiratory arrest. ▪ Understand the concept of chain of survival; ▪ Identify potential risks for the resuscitator; ▪ Know how to recognize a victim in PCR; ▪ Know how to activate emergency medical services in a cardiac arrest situation; ▪ Know how to correctly perform BLS maneuvers; ▪ Know how and in what situations a victim is placed in a Lateral Safety Position (PLS); ▪ Identify situations of airway obstruction. Duration: 4 hours Target Audience: General population Certification: Professional Training Certificate; INEM certificate. Training team: To be announced Additional information: Start date: To be announced Value: €45 Regime: In-person Modules 15 Minutes – Presentation and objectives of the Course 30 Minutes – Theoretical I – Basic Adult Life Support 5 Minutes – BLS algorithm demonstration 70 Minutes – Practical Session I Basic Life Support (30 min) Safety Lateral Position (20 min) VA Clearance (20 min) 15 Minutes – Intermission 45 Minutes – Practical Session II: BLS 45 Minutes – Practical Session III: BLS 15 Minutes – Evaluation and Closing of the Course