GWO EFAR v2.1

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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