Resuscitation (Guidelines)

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16/01/25

Guideline reviewed. Paragraph in relation to Covid removed and also link to NIPCM.

On the 11th July 2022 COVID-19 guidance on these pathways returned to the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM).

Current approaches to managing any Resuscitation within NHS Highland is based on whether the casualty is on a respiratory pathway or a non-respiratory pathway.
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that you are required to wear during a Resuscitation has been updated and relates to the specific pathway the casualty is on.

NHS Highland Resuscitation Department contacts and video resources are also available on the intranet here (NHS Highland intranet access required)
Resuscitation Council UK algorithms and Quality Standards are available here
Reproduced with kind permission of Resuscitation Council UK.

Last reviewed: 16/01/2025

Next review date: 16/01/2028

Author(s): Emergency Department.

Version: 2

Approved By: TAM subgroup of the ADTC

Reviewer name(s): G Geddes, Resuscitation Training Officer.

Document Id: TAM512

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