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Resuscitation Council UK’s statement on fitness to practise
A ruling on a nurse’s recent fitness to practise assessment has driven conversation in healthcare communities. Resuscitation Council UK offers their insight on this topic.
Statement on in-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates on weekdays, weekends and at night
A recent study has shown that fewer people survive an in-hospital cardiac arrest during weekends and at night.
Quality Standards: Acute Care
Quality Standards for CPR and training in the acute care setting. Acute care refers to acute hospitals that provide inpatient and/or day-case medical and/or surgical care to adults, children or both.
Dental Professionals
James Cook’s NLS courses during COVID-19
Resuscitation Officer Nicki Rennison spoke to RCUK about how the James Cook University Hospital is facilitating Newborn Life Support courses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Publications
A selection of free publications to enhance your knowledge of resuscitation.
Publication: CPR, AEDs and the law
An outline of the obligations and responsibilities of those who attempt the resuscitation of anyone suffering a suspected sudden cardiac arrest.
Publication: Decisions relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (3rd edition - 1st revision)
Joint guidance on anticipatory decisions about whether or not to attempt resuscitation in a person when their heart stops or they stop breathing.
Publication: A guide to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
A guide on how automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can be used anywhere, by anyone, to try to save the life of a person who has a cardiac arrest.
Publication: Guidance for Safer Handling
Guidance for care providers and resuscitation officers involved in the delivery of CPR, and for healthcare managers and moving-and-handling practitioners.