RCGP: Community CPR in the Covid-19 world

A webinar recording is available from the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) that considers how cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be conducted in a community setting by healthcare professionals.  It discusses the ethical issues of attempting CPR, the debates regarding whether CPR is an aerosol generating procedure and what PPE to wear. It shows exemplar demonstration of adult CPR and discussion of the similarities and differences for children. It also addresses how healthcare professionals can keep their skills up to date. 

For the latest updates temporary changes to paediatric emergency services in NCL, always check the NCL Covid-19 GP website CYP pages.

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Area specific guidance for Camden

For patients currently experiencing stroke symptoms, dial 999 and the ambulance service will take the patient to the nearest Hyper-acute Stroke Unit (HASU) immediately. For Camden patients, this will normally be UCLH. Aspirin should not be given.

For clinical queries contact: 

Kate Harrison, Royal Free Emergency Department Consultant and GP/Primary Care Lead for A&E
e: catriona.harrison@nhs.net

Royal Free Hospital GP Liaison
e: george.keeble@nhs.net

Area specific guidance for Islington

For patients currently experiencing stroke symptoms, dial 999. Aspirin should not be given.