Resuscitation Policy - Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust

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Index:1. Introduction __________________________________________________ 32. Resuscitation Committee _______________________________________ 33. Resuscitation Training Department _______________________________ 44. Resuscitation Training _________________________________________ 55. The Resuscitation Team ________________________________________ 66. Resuscitation of Children _______________________________________ 77. Resuscitation Equipment _______________________________________ 88. Decisions Relating Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation _________________ 99. Patient Transfer and Post Resuscitation Care ______________________ 910. Monitoring and Audit __________________________________________ 1011. External Trusts Located on the RUH Site _________________________ 1112. Review _____________________________________________________ 11Appendix 1: Escalation of Treatment Flow Chart _____________________ 12Appendix 2: Contents of Paediatric Resuscitation Trolley ______________ 13Appendix 3: Contents of Paediatric Resuscitation Drug Box ____________ 15Appendix 4: Procedure for Checking Resuscitation Trolley Equipment ___ 16Appendix 5: Contents of Adult Resuscitation Trolley __________________ 18Appendix 6: Content of Adult Resuscitation Box _____________________ 20Appendix 7: Guidelines for the Removal of Resuscitation Equipment fromICU Central Store _________________________________________________ 21Document Control Information ______________________________________ 23Ratification Assurance Statement _____________________________________ 23Consultation Schedule _______________________________________________ 24Equality Impact: (A) Assessment Screening ____________________________ 25Amendment HistoryIssue Status Date Reason for Change Authorised2 Approved March 2010 Planned Review OperationalGovernanceCommittee3 Approved 4 February2013Planned ReviewTim CraftMedical DirectorDocument name: Resuscitation Ref.: 774Issue date: 7 February 2013Status: ApprovedAuthor: Jerry Nolan Page 2 of 25
1. Introduction1.1 This policy covers aspects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)administration, training and practice undertaken at the Royal United HospitalNHS Trust.1.2 The policy is based on: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Standards forClinical Practice and Training – A joint statement from the Royal College ofAnaesthetists, the Royal College of Physicians of London, the Intensive CareSociety and the Resuscitation Council (UK).1.3 A separate policy, entitled Resuscitation - DNAR and Decisions Relating toResuscitation, covers the ethics of resuscitation in general and do-notattempt-resuscitation(DNAR) orders specifically.2. Resuscitation Committee2.1 The resuscitation committee meets quarterly. The Resuscitation committee’sterms of reference are review yearly and can be accessed on request to theresuscitation committee.2.2 Once approved, minutes and will be stored electronically and available tosupport CQC and NHSLA standards.2.3 Resuscitation committee will report to Operational Governance Committee(OGC) in line with OGC reporting request.2.4 The chair of the resuscitation committee should be a consultant with an activeand credible involvement in resuscitation.2.5 Membership details are set out in the terms of reference and include the leadresuscitation officer, cardiologist, emergency physician, paediatrician,pharmacist, medical physics representative, and a senior manager.Membership of the committee will be reviewed each year and agreed as partof the Terms of reference.2.6 The resuscitation committee’s responsibilities are set out in the terms ofreference and include:• Ensuring adherence to national resuscitation guidelines and standards• Defining the role and composition of the resuscitation team• Ensuring the resuscitation equipment for clinical use is available• Ensuring appropriate resuscitation drugs (those for peri-arrest situations) areavailable• Planning adequate provision of training in resuscitationDocument name: Resuscitation Ref.: 774Issue date: 7 February 2013Status: ApprovedAuthor: Jerry Nolan Page 3 of 25
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