Responding to Cardiac Arrest in Care Homes

Teams may encounter someone in cardiac arrest with little warning, so practical first aid training can help staff respond with greater confidence. This subject aligns closely with the practical skills taught on ABC Training Services’ Automated External Defibrillation course for people who may need to act in an emergency. ABC Training Services’ Automated External Defibrillation course covers the primary survey, CPR, unconscious casualty management, chest pain including angina, cardiac arrest, the chain of survival, use of an AED and casualty handover. Training is designed to build practical confidence so learners can assess the situation, give appropriate first aid and support a casualty until further help takes over.