…..where smoke or fumes are no longer a threat. Assess the person’s airway for normal breathing, then check for any other injuries that may be present, CALL 111 and request assistance.
REMEMBER S.T.O.P. – Stop and assess the scene.
Think, have I got the necessary equipment available to manage this emergency. Has anybody called the emergency services?
Observe, are there any dangers to myself, bystanders or the victim?
Protect yourself at all times and keep re-evaluating the dangers throughout the emergency.
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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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