Oxygen Resuscitation

Full Course       2.5 Hours $80.00 (GST Exempt)

Oxygen administration is useful for any patient who does not appear to be adequately perfused or not maintaining sufficient oxygen levels. Patients likely to benefit from oxygen include those with the following conditions

• Unconsciousness
• Shock
• Blood loss
• Shortness of breath, including asthma
• Circulatory distress
• Severe pain
• Injuries
• Post resuscitation
• Absent breathing

Course Content

• Review of the principals of CPR including the DRABCD action plan
• Why use oxygen and how to use oxygen to supplement resuscitation
• The components of oxygen resuscitation equipment and their maintenance
• Administering oxygen therapy
• Oropharyngeal airways
• Apply suction methods

Accreditation

After successfully completing the training, participants will obtain a nationally accredited statement of attainment in the following unit of competence:

• PUAEME003A Administer oxygen in an emergency situation

Validity

Oxygen resuscitation is valid for 12 months