Answer below:
Call 111.
Firstly, after we have put protective gloves on, we must control any bleeding.
DO NOT pull the item out!! Pad around it with bandages.
Continue to treat the patient for shock, stay with them and reassure them.
Tomorrow we will continue with the quiz. Have a go, see if you get the right answer ????…..
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Currently, there are temporary changes to the steps to be followed in resuscitation. These can be found in the video below or by clicking here to see the New Zealand Resuscitation Council temporary guideline recommendation.
Click the link to go to the New Zealand Resuscitation Council Covid-19 recommended modifications for delivering resuscitation whilst the pandemic remains a threat. Click play to see a short video outlining CPR modifications that should be followed during the pandemic.
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