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toc **This page covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation** **ALWAYS - check safety of yourself and of the scene**

Basic life support
Adult BLS algorithm

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Adult BLS guidelines (2010) [|Prehospital cardiac arrest](resus council UK)

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Paediatric BLS algorithm Paediatric BLS guidelines (2010) Choking (adults) Choking (children)

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Recovery position (From Red Cross site)
1. Place arm nearest to you at a right angle. 2. Move other arm, as shown, with the back of their hand against their cheek. Then get hold of the knee furthest from you and pull up until foot is flat on the floor. 3. Pull the knee towards you, keeping the person’s hand pressed against their cheek, and position the leg at a right angle. 4. Make sure that the airway remains open by tilting the head back and lifting the chin, and check breathing.

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Recovery position (MP3 from St John Ambulance)

Anaphylaxis
Resus council guidelines Anyone with life threatening features (upper airway obstruction, severe brochospasm or shock) needs treatment with adrenaline.

CPR in avalanche victims:
Temp > 32 or burial < 35 minutes then 30 minutes CPR & ALS - if successful transfer to hospital with intensive care Temp 35 minutes: - if no air pocket no CPR - if air pocket (or possible one) CPR & ALS