Aim
Learn the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with an emergency involving an unresponsive casualty, a casualty that is unconscious, and person experiencing anaphylaxis. Delegates will also be able to help a person manage their allergies.
Objectives
- Define what anaphylaxis is
- List possible symptoms of anaphylaxis
- Recognise moderate and severe reactions
- Explain how to treat anaphylaxis
- Describe what an EpiPen is and what it does
- Demonstrate how to use an EpiPen on someone who is experiencing anaphylaxis
- Outline the legislation and guidelines regarding the management of anaphylaxis
- Outline the response to adults and children who suffer from serious allergic reactions
- Demonstrate the practical steps used to reduce further reactions
- Discuss chain of survival, and how to initially recognise and assess someone that is experiencing cardiac arrest
- Outline signs and symptoms of chest pain, choking and the unconscious patient
- Discuss the recovery position and how to place the patient in the recovery position
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At the end of the course delegates should be able to:
- Outline what anaphylaxis is and how to manage it
- Identify the differences between a moderate reaction and a severe reaction
- Identify key features of adrenaline-auto injectors, and how to safely use it
- Demonstrate how to recognise anaphylaxis and methods to treat it
- Recognise when you would need to use an adrenaline auto-injector
- Know other medications that can be administered to treat anaphylaxis
- Demonstrate how to manage and monitor an anaphylactic patient
