Oxygen Administration

National Plant Vocational Skills Limited

Short course

In Lostock Gralam

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Lostock gralam

  • Duration

    1 Day

By the end of the course delegates will be able to: Understand size and colour coding of various oxygen cylinders. Understand volume and pressure of oxygen cylinders. Know the effects of oxygen in the presence of fire. Work out how various concentrations are achieved using the equipment.

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Location

Start date

Lostock Gralam (Cheshire)
Highfield Farm, Manchester Road, CW9 7PL

Start date

On request

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Course programme

Oxygen Administration
Introduction
The value of oxygen in the first aid treatment of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hypoxia, lung disease, major trauma and decompression sickness is well established.
Aims:
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
  • Understand size and colour coding of various oxygen cylinders
  • Understand volume and pressure of oxygen cylinders
  • Know the effects of oxygen in the presence of fire
  • Work out how various concentrations are achieved using the equipment
  • How to calculate the running time of a cylinder
  • Recognise the clinical signs of hypoxia and cyanosis
  • Assess illness and injuries requiring oxygen administration
  • Give effective treatment to a cUnderstand size and colour coding of various oxygenasualty requiring oxygen
  • Course content:
  • The content of the course includes information and training in:
  • Revision of AV/CPR
  • Use of the pocket mask
  • Conditions and symptoms
  • Casualty examination
  • Oxygen administration equipment
  • Positive pressure ventilation
  • Assessments
  • Reporting
Who should attend
Key staff and those who may be required to administer oxygen in the course of providing effective first aid treatment.

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