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Save a Life Certifications by NHCPS Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
The Save a Life Initiative has just released its newest course: Basic Life Support. This manual is based on the 2015-2020 Basic Life Support guidelines published by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. The Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Handbook is a comprehensive resource intended for health care professionals currently enrolled in a Basic Life Support Certification or Recertification Course. It serves as the primary training material for BLS Certification and Recertification courses. Although it is primarily intended for professionals to use during their courses, the handbook was also created to serve as daily resource material for health care professionals. Information covered in the handbook includes Basic Life Support instruction for adults and children, AED usage, airway obstruction, and rescue breathing techniques, and more. Specific Algorithms for BLS and more are also included within the handbook. All material included in this handbook is delivered in a manner meant to enhance learning in the most comprehensive and convenient way possible.
82 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 16, 2013
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About the author
Karl Disque
12 books15 followersKarl Disque is the Founder and Executive Director of Save a Life Certifications by NHCPS and the Disque Foundation.
At Save a Life Certifications by NHCPS, we have been working side-by-side with the Disque Foundation and Save A Life Initiative. All around the globe, Health Care Professionals depend on the valuable skills they learn through our online certification and re-certification classes. We offer a combination of comprehensive training materials that are extremely convenient for all schedules. Each and every course was created by board-certified medical professionals and comply with the 2015-2020 ILCOR standards and protocols. We put all proceeds back towards offering education to those in need and interested in growing the mission to save lives. When working with NHCPS’s online platform towards fulfilling your certification requirements, you are contributing to saving lives in impoverished communities all around the globe.
At Save a Life Certifications by NHCPS, we have been working side-by-side with the Disque Foundation and Save A Life Initiative. All around the globe, Health Care Professionals depend on the valuable skills they learn through our online certification and re-certification classes. We offer a combination of comprehensive training materials that are extremely convenient for all schedules. Each and every course was created by board-certified medical professionals and comply with the 2015-2020 ILCOR standards and protocols. We put all proceeds back towards offering education to those in need and interested in growing the mission to save lives. When working with NHCPS’s online platform towards fulfilling your certification requirements, you are contributing to saving lives in impoverished communities all around the globe.
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April 8, 2020
I have read this book through Basic Life Support (BLS) course by National Health Care Provider Solutions. In spite of my previous study to most of the content in my college but I found this course-and the book for sure-very useful as it provide me with the most recent guidelines.
June 27, 2019
Basic Life Support for everybody
Every comprehensive update for skilled and average provider of care. Good illustrations, Clear organization and easy to read. Recommend for all
Every comprehensive update for skilled and average provider of care. Good illustrations, Clear organization and easy to read. Recommend for all
October 12, 2017
The Basic Life Support Provider Handbook by Dr.Karl Disque is a very clear and well written overview of how to perform Basic Life Support. Dr. Disque describes the importance of situational awareness as well as protocol for emergency situations, all in a manner that enhances memory. As a lifeguard and someone who aspires to work as a future medic, I found this book particularly interesting. This handbook served as an excellent refresher, and it is written in a very informative literary style.
Throughout the handbook situational awareness is emphasized as a crucial factor in performing basic life support procedures. For example, the author states that an automatic external defibrillator should not be used on an individual lying in a puddle and that anyone surrounding the victim should clear if a shock is advised. Automatic external defibrillators are capable of emitting a powerful electric shock, and it is important to follow proper safety precautions when handling electricity. Automated external defibrillators are nearly fool proof, considering the fact that they directly provide step-by-step visual, written, and auditory instructions. However, it can be beneficial to learn about how to use them for safety purposes, effectiveness, and rapid pace. The author clearly states what reactions are appropriate depending on circumstances. Later in the book, Dr. Disque explains how Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on an infant is performed differently than on an adult. For infants the compression to breath ratio is fifteen compressions for every two. Meanwhile, the ratio is thirty to two for children and adults. This piece of information is crucial to infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation because, an infant’s blood circulates through their body faster than an adult. As for rescue breaths, it is important to allow the infant adequate time for a full chest recoil between every rescue breath. Dr.Disque does an excellent job of addressing the importance of situational awareness throughout the handbook.
Once the circumstances have been evaluated, it is time for the proper action in response to medical emergencies. Dr.Disque describes in depth the basic life support protocols for various individual situations. When describing the steps to high quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the author explains hand placement for the chest compressions “use the heel of one hand on the lower half of the sternum and middle of the chest” (23).The author does not simply state that a rescuer must start compressions on the chest. He explains how the rescuer should place their hands in the proper location of the chest for effective life saving compressions. The hand placement on the chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation is crucial to the survival of the victim; until more help comes, compressions can mimic some of the essential blood pumping functions of the heart. In another instance Dr. Disque states “When a person of any age has a pulse, but is not breathing (or is not breathing well), immediately open the airway using head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver and begin in rescue breathing. The author explains the important and intricate steps that are very important to any resuscitation effort. Opening the airway of the victim who is in need of rescue breaths, allows the breaths not to be stopped by the relaxed tongue blocking the flow of air through the pharynx and trachea.
In addition to Dr. Disque’s in depth information regarding basic life support, he writes in a manner that promotes memory. For example the process for cardiopulmonary resuscitation is repeated several times throughout the book. Repetition allows for better information retention. The author also provides questions to test the reader’s knowledge at the end of every chapter. These questions allow the reader to examine their own understanding of the topic and it helps to resolidify the information, just read. Overall, doctor Disque does an excellent job depicting appropriate circumstances.
Overall, Disque does an excellent job depicting appropriate circumstances and protocol for basic life support in a way that promotes substantial informational retention. It is important for people to be familiar with the information provided in this handbook in order to prepare for unexpected medical emergencies. This basic life support book is very clear and straightforward to th point.
Throughout the handbook situational awareness is emphasized as a crucial factor in performing basic life support procedures. For example, the author states that an automatic external defibrillator should not be used on an individual lying in a puddle and that anyone surrounding the victim should clear if a shock is advised. Automatic external defibrillators are capable of emitting a powerful electric shock, and it is important to follow proper safety precautions when handling electricity. Automated external defibrillators are nearly fool proof, considering the fact that they directly provide step-by-step visual, written, and auditory instructions. However, it can be beneficial to learn about how to use them for safety purposes, effectiveness, and rapid pace. The author clearly states what reactions are appropriate depending on circumstances. Later in the book, Dr. Disque explains how Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on an infant is performed differently than on an adult. For infants the compression to breath ratio is fifteen compressions for every two. Meanwhile, the ratio is thirty to two for children and adults. This piece of information is crucial to infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation because, an infant’s blood circulates through their body faster than an adult. As for rescue breaths, it is important to allow the infant adequate time for a full chest recoil between every rescue breath. Dr.Disque does an excellent job of addressing the importance of situational awareness throughout the handbook.
Once the circumstances have been evaluated, it is time for the proper action in response to medical emergencies. Dr.Disque describes in depth the basic life support protocols for various individual situations. When describing the steps to high quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the author explains hand placement for the chest compressions “use the heel of one hand on the lower half of the sternum and middle of the chest” (23).The author does not simply state that a rescuer must start compressions on the chest. He explains how the rescuer should place their hands in the proper location of the chest for effective life saving compressions. The hand placement on the chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation is crucial to the survival of the victim; until more help comes, compressions can mimic some of the essential blood pumping functions of the heart. In another instance Dr. Disque states “When a person of any age has a pulse, but is not breathing (or is not breathing well), immediately open the airway using head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver and begin in rescue breathing. The author explains the important and intricate steps that are very important to any resuscitation effort. Opening the airway of the victim who is in need of rescue breaths, allows the breaths not to be stopped by the relaxed tongue blocking the flow of air through the pharynx and trachea.
In addition to Dr. Disque’s in depth information regarding basic life support, he writes in a manner that promotes memory. For example the process for cardiopulmonary resuscitation is repeated several times throughout the book. Repetition allows for better information retention. The author also provides questions to test the reader’s knowledge at the end of every chapter. These questions allow the reader to examine their own understanding of the topic and it helps to resolidify the information, just read. Overall, doctor Disque does an excellent job depicting appropriate circumstances.
Overall, Disque does an excellent job depicting appropriate circumstances and protocol for basic life support in a way that promotes substantial informational retention. It is important for people to be familiar with the information provided in this handbook in order to prepare for unexpected medical emergencies. This basic life support book is very clear and straightforward to th point.
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June 21, 2019
Great book
Easy to read, easy to understand . Despite being in medical field for over 20 years this book is easy for anyone
Easy to read, easy to understand . Despite being in medical field for over 20 years this book is easy for anyone
May 9, 2015
Perfect BLS review
I needed a book that summarized BLS. THIS BOOK WAS PERFECT. Easy to follow with self checks every chapter. Excellent book.
I needed a book that summarized BLS. THIS BOOK WAS PERFECT. Easy to follow with self checks every chapter. Excellent book.
April 16, 2017
Up to date and clear
I used this book to follow along in a Basic Life Support course. I had not purchased a paperback book and this book was a quick and easy way to have the book to follow along. I would recommend using this book with an in-person CPR course.
I used this book to follow along in a Basic Life Support course. I had not purchased a paperback book and this book was a quick and easy way to have the book to follow along. I would recommend using this book with an in-person CPR course.
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