Description

Addressed to:

Doctors, Nurses, Physicians, Kinesiologists

Content


Topic I. Historical overview of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Life support (9.2 Hours)

Historical memory of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Life support
Historical review of intravenous therapy
History of the Star of Life
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Topic II. Basic Anatomy and Physiology in Life Support (10.8 Hours)

Introduction
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system
Cerebrovascular system
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Topic III. Chain of Survival (10.8 Hours)

Introduction
Sequential development of each link
Notes: Paediatric Chain of Survival
Chain of Care - Stroke Code
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Topic IV. Basic life support in adults (18.5 Hours)

Introduction
Definitions
Objectives of life support
Adult basic life support sequence
Risks of disease transmission to the rescuer during CPR
Lateral safety position
Foreign body airway obstruction
Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm for Health Care Professionals Providing BLS/BLS
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Topic V. Semiautomatic External Defibrillator: AED (15.4 Hours)

Introduction
Defibrillation
Publicly accessible AED defibrillation programmes
AED maintenance
Frequently asked questions about AED defibrillation
Cardiac rescue columns
Conclusions
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Topic VI. Airway Management (13.8 Hours)

Introduction
Airway assessment
Airway opening and control
Devices for clearing and unblocking of the VA
Devices for ventilation
Main changes in the ERC 2010 recommendations in the context of the airway
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Topic VII. Ventilation and oxygenation. Capnography and capnometry (10.8 Hours)

Ventilation and oxygenation
Oxygen therapy
Ventilatory support
Capnography and capnometry
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Topic VIII. Circulatory support in life support (10.8 Hours)

Introduction
External cardiac massage
Monitoring
Haemorrhage control
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography

Additional information

Country

Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru

Duration

100 hrs

Certification

UEMC

Ranking

Emergencies and emergencies

Documentation