How to : basic life support

Rushton, MA; Barker, MJ

Abstract

This article aims to help practitioners refresh their knowledge of basic life support (BLS) supplementary to annual mandatory training. The article offers a step-by-step approach to BLS based on Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines. There is a need to practise BLS on a regular basis to ensure competency in this area.

Citation

Rushton, M., & Barker, M. (2015). How to : basic life support. Nursing Standard, 30(15), 34-36. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.30.15.34.s48

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 7, 2015
• Publication Date: Dec 9, 2015
• Deposit Date: Jul 31, 2015
• Journal: Nursing Standard
• Print ISSN: 0029-6570
• Publisher: RCN Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 30
• Issue: 15
• Pages: 34-36
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.30.15.34.s48
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ns.30.15.34.s48
• Related Public URLs: http://www.nursing-standard-journal.co.uk/‎; http://journals.rcni.com/
• Additional Information: Funders : Nursing Standard