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BRONZE MEDALLION PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

BRONZE MEDALLION PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue). DEFIBRILLATION AND BASIC OXYGEN Chapter 5. Ver 5.1 May 2013. Learning outcomes. What is defibrillation? Set-up and use of defibrillators Oxygen aided resuscitation Oxygen therapy. 2. Why use defibrillation ?.

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BRONZE MEDALLION PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

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  1. BRONZE MEDALLIONPUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) DEFIBRILLATION AND BASIC OXYGEN Chapter 5 Ver5.1 May 2013

  2. Learning outcomes • What is defibrillation? • Set-up and use of defibrillators • Oxygen aided resuscitation • Oxygen therapy 2

  3. Why use defibrillation ? Survival rates from cardiac arrest decline by about 10% per minute Chance of survival Elapsed time in minutes 3

  4. Defibrillation Turn the machine on Apply the pads Respond to the prompts • Defibrillation is used to restore a normal rhythm to the heart • An automated external defibrillator (AED) is used when a casualty is not breathing and not responsive • AED’s do not replace CPR, both techniques are used together 4

  5. What is an AED ? Automatic external defibrillators (AED’s) are: • Portable devices • Able to recogniseshockable rhythms in a patient in cardiac arrest • Able to deliver an electrical shock to attempt to revert the heart back to its normal rhythm SLSA Policy : An AED can be used on children aged 1 and above. If the AED has a child setting this should be used. 5

  6. Defibrillation process To prepare the casualty: • Expose the casualty’s chest • If necessary shave chest where the pads will be placed • Dry casualty’s chest • Remove any medication patches in pad area • Remove conductive jewelry around the chest/neck area • Pads 8 cm away from pacemakers 6

  7. Safety precautions A safe working environment must be created before defibrillation can occur. The three danger areas are: • Contact • No person to be in direct or indirect contact with the casualty when shock is delivered “I’m clear, your clear” • Conduction • No conductive items near or on the casualty, including: • Fluids, metal, body fluids on the casualty’s chest (sweat, blood, etc) • Explosion • Oxygen equipment, minimum 1m away • No combustible gasses/vapors • No naked flames • No flammable substances on clothes 7

  8. Defibrillator components Gloves Resus mask Defib pads Razors Clothing shears Towel/ Chamois 8

  9. Pad placement • Position pads as shown • Use rolling motion • No air bubbles Remove Pads from foil packs Peel pads from backing Note: Do not remove pads after a patient starts breathing again. Do not place pads over medication patches Ensure pads are at least 8cm away from implanted pacemakers 9

  10. Shock protocolsas recommended by ARC Start Turn on Shock not recommended No “Life signs”- CPR “Life signs” Lateral position 10

  11. Why use oxygen? Oxygen assists most patients who require resuscitation or who are recovering from injury or trauma • Increases oxygen Uptake ( concentration in the lungs) • Therapy setting 8L per min: Increases uptake of oxygen from 16% > 45% • Resus setting 14-15L per min: Oxygen >50% • Promote recovery in most First Aid situations • Minimise cross infection risks (no mouth to mouth/mask) The oxygen equipment policy is located on the SLSA website at:www.sls.com.au

  12. Oxygen - who may benefit? Unconciousness Chest pain After resuscitation Shock Hyperventilation Circulatory distress Anaphylaxis Injuries Asthma Blood loss Shortness of breath Severe pain Not breathing 12

  13. Oxygen equipment

  14. Safety precautions Oxygen equipment must be checked before patrol by a qualified Advanced Resuscitation award holder • No open flames, cigarettes • No grease or oil with oxygen equipment • Keep oxygen equipment clear of defibrillator • Store oxygen bottles laying flat or secured standing upright • Store oxygen in a cool, well ventilated place 14

  15. Administering oxygen therapy If the patient does not want to use the mask. Remove the mask and direct oxygen flow around the mouth and nose 15 Select therapy mask and remove from packaging, attach to tubing and unit Turn unit on, flow should be detectable Secure mask to patients, adjust elastic and pinch metal noseband Reassure the patient Unconscious patient: Administer therapy in the Lateral position

  16. Mouth to mask with oxygen Used when: Rescuer is not ART qualified or airbag is not working correctly.

  17. Thank you

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