GWO ENHANCED FIRST AID REFRESHER TRAINING STANDARD V02.1 MODULE
2020-10-01_TSR_EFAR_V02.1
"C" CATASTROPHIC BLEADING
The Instructor shall explain and demonstrate
Haemostasis of Catastrophic external haemorrhage:
Threat and detection of catastrophic bleeding
Haemostasis using algorithm-oriented procedures
Correct treatment of a casualty with catastrophic external haemorrhage including the use of normal and enhanced first aid equipment:
a. Direct pressure b. Pressure dressings c. Haemostatic agents/dressings d. Tourniquets
A: AIRWAY
The Instructor shall explain and demonstrate:
Obstruction of airways, respiratory disorders
Reasons for obstruction of airways, breathing - not breathing
Threats
First Aid to an unresponsive, breathing casualty
Placing of a casualty in the recovery position and use of the rescue blanket
The Course Participants (Delegates) shall practice and demonstrate:
Checking airways
Removal of occluding objects
Recovery position - single First Aider
Recovery position - two First Aiders
Correct treatment of a casualty with an obstructed airway following a step wise approach according to national best practice with airway management devices (according to country/company regulations):
Use of manual suction
Use of a nasopharyngeal tube
Use of an oropharyngeal tube (Guedel) and/or
Use of a supraglottic airway device e.g. I-gel, laryngeal tube
B: BREATHING - CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)
The Instructor shall explain and demonstrate :
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