Basic Life Support
Overview
Upon completion of this chapter you should be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver basic life in the Immediate Care in Rugby setting to injured or ill players
Objectives
- Understand the Chain of Survival
- Identify potential risks to the Rescuer and accept a safe approach
- Understand the basic life support algorithm for adults
- Identify correct Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques
- Understand the basic life support algorithm for children identifying differences from adult CPR
- Understand the Adult chocking algorithm
- Understand the paediatric choking algorithm
- Understand when and how to use the recovery position.