(bcls) programme - Singapore General Hospital

SAFETY IN
CPR TRAINING
DO’s
• Wash your hands or use handrub before
and after manikin contact.
• Disinfect manikin’s mouth and nose
with 70% methylated spirit after each
participant’s contact.
• Use a disposable face shield when
performing mouth-to-mouth ventilation.
• Inform the staff of the training centre if
you have :
– Wet skin rashes on your hands, in your
mouth or around your lips.
– Hepatitis B.
– An upper respiratory infection.
– Medical problems e.g. heart, asthma or
orthopaedic problems.
• Disinfect manikins after each practical
session following guidelines provided by
the training centre.
BCLS Programme
DONT’s
• Do not eat or drink during practical
training to avoid contamination of
manikins with food particles.
• Do not use pen to mark any area of the
manikin.
• Do not attempt to force the manikin’s
mouth open beyond 2.5cm.
• Do not use lipstick if practising on the
manikin.
• Do not perform or practise chest
compression on a victim with a pulse,
practise only on a manikin.