Using an infra-red thermometer to screen for Covid-19
Using an infra-red thermometer to screen for Covid Many Dental Practices are using an infra-red thermometer to screen for Covid-19 on arrival. Some are finding that it's an excellent tool for demonstrating to their patients that they are taking their screening...
CPR training in light of Covid-19
Organising safe CPR training in light of Covid-19 For my clients it's important to have CPR training in light of Covid-19. It's a vital part of keeping their practice safe. To enable us to feel safe, but still receive this vital training, I've made some...
Resuscitation and Covid-19 in Primary Care Settings
Image is from the Resus Council UK and this is the link to their resources on Covid Resuscitation Guidelines due to Covid-19 in Primary Care This blog details the key issues relating to Resuscitation and covid-19 in primary care settings. There has understandably...
Sepsis Screening tools for Dental and GP Practices
Sepsis is continuing to kill 1000s of people and many deaths could be avoided with improved recognition. The difficulty is that people may present with a range of symptoms. Also two people may have the same infection and one could develop Sepsis and one won't. In...
Do I need a defib in a Dental Practice?
Requirements to have a defib in a Dental Practice have changed Whilst out training last week we were discussing the need for paediatric defibrillator pads, following a CQC inspection. I've now spoken to the Inspector involved and he was very helpful. He's answered...
Use of Adrenaline in Dental Practices
Management of anaphylaxis and the use of adrenaline in Dental Practices 2020 Update:- Since first writing this blog Emerade have had to be withdrawn from the UK due to MHRA alerts. Patients are now being supplied with either Epipen or Jext. These devices are very...
CPR to be added to curriculum in England
CPR to be added to curriculum in England Education Secretary Damian Hinds has confirmed plans that CPR and First Aid training are to be added to the curriculum in England. This means that by the time students leave Secondary School they will have been taught CPR and...
Recognising the Acutely Unwell
Recognising the acutely unwell is the first link in the Chain of Survival. In this blog I’ve discussed the importance of breathing and heart rates.
Highlights from Resuscitation Council Symposium 2017
Highlights from the Resuscitation Council Symposium 2017 I attended the Resuscitation Council Symposium 2017 on the 17th November in Birmingham. As always it was a very good update as to what's new in the world of Resuscitation. These are my highlights:-...
Helen Watson
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I have 30 years nursing experience within the NHS. I am a registered Advanced Life Support Instructor with the Resuscitation Council (UK) and have many years training experience. I work hard to look after my customers’ needs and part of this is to create courses that fit your business needs and the recommendations from the Resuscitation Council (UK) and any relevant governing bodies. To ensure that my courses continue to represent current practice I also continue to work within the NHS.
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