Equipment Familiarisation for individuals who are ALS/APLS providers and are new to Chelsea & Westminster Hospital.

Duration;- 45 minutes session

Venue;- Centre for Clinical Practice Lower Ground Floor Lift Bank D

Objectives:

Within this session there are five key teaching sections:

Safe defibrillation using AED and Manual modes on DFM100
Use of DFM100 for Synchronised Cardioversion
Use of DFM100 for Transcutaneous Cardiac Pacing
Intra-osseous access (EZ-IO)
Waveform Capnography

Learning Outcomes:

1) Understanding of how to use DFM100 in AED and Manual modes in accordance with Resuscitation Council UK standards; as well as associated safety features

2) Understanding of how to use DFM100 for Synchronised Cardioversion in accordance with Resuscitation Council UK standards

3) Knowledge of Energies used for defibrillation and Cardioversion

4) Understanding of how to use DFM100 for transcutaneous cardiac pacing in accordance with Resuscitation Council UK standards

5) Awareness and understanding of the use of Intra-osseous (IO) devices; including indications, insertion sites, insertion technique, contraindications and complications

6) Awareness and understanding of the use of Waveform Capnography during Cardiac Arrest.

if you have any query please liaise with chelwest.resus.cw@nhs.net & chelwest.eduadmin@nhs.net.

Equipment Familiarisation CW