Duration: 1 or 2 Days This course is designed to run over 1 or 2 day designed in partnership with Marie Stopes International in preparing staff to manage common medical emergencies which may arise in environments with limited resources and access to emergency medical assistance. The course is intended to give the necessary skills to confidently diagnose and respond to patients and reduce mortality and morbidity. Focus is on initial management and support. Includes algorithms for the management of all of the common medical emergencies that may arise in both surgical and non surgical healthcare environments. The target group for this course is Non-Governmental and Governmental Organisations operating healthcare facilities in the developing world. We’d love to talk to you and find out about your requirements.
Validity: 1 YearDescription
Course Content Includes
Basic life support refresher
Common medical emergencies
Haemorrhage, sepsis, chest pain, asthma, fitting, unconscious patient, hypoglycaemia, breathing difficulties, anaphylaxis
Structured assessment of the sick patient
Drugs and appropriate administration
Safe defibrillation (AED) (optional)
Airway management with adjuncts
Medical emergency treatment algorithms
Universal treatment algorithm for management of cardiac arrest
Resuscitation & emergency equipment
Hand over and transfer
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Medical Emergencies Management & Preparedness (Developing World Course)