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Tick_stroke Defibrillation strategies for refractory ventricular fibrillation including double sequential external defibrillation (DSED)

Resuscitation Council UK welcomes new research findings about defibrillation strategies for refractory ventricular fibrillation. RCUK will make any necessary changes to its guidelines following the forthcoming ILCOR update.  

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Tick_stroke RCUK partners with Oti Mabuse to increase awareness of CPR

Oti Mabuse, the Strictly Come Dancing star, has created a new TikTok dance to increase awareness about performing CPR. The pro dancer partnered with Resuscitation Council UK to record new moves to Olly Murs’ hit classic 'Heart Skips a Beat'.

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Tick_stroke RCUK CPQR code to feature at Brentford vs Chelsea game on Wednesday 19 October

On Wednesday 19 October, Resuscitation Council UK will be raising awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the Brentford FC fixture against Chelsea FC. 

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Tick_stroke RCUK Policy Briefing: Department for Education’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Rollout

RCUK has published a position paper setting out why DfE, the Department for Health & Social Care, and relevant public health bodies, should request, where possible, at least one public-access device per school. 

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