Provide assistance during an emergency

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTAN405C

State Code
D5755

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
25/03/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

01/08/2011

Field of Education

060301 - General Nursing

Original Release Date

01/08/2011

Nominal Hours

100

Description

DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and respond to clinical emergencies and to initiate and perform basic or advanced life supportThe unit includes the skills and knowledge required to assist the anaesthetist during an anaesthetic emergency

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and respond to clinical emergencies

1.1 Correctly interpret client's symptoms, respond to abnormalities and immediately report to the appropriate clinician
1.2 Monitor and interpret equipment readings and immediately report any to the clinician
1.3 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions
1.4 Promptly obtain emergency equipment and make ready for the clinician
1.5 Maintain client's vital functions pending attendance of medical staff
1.6 Undertake emergency procedures as directed by the anaesthetist/medical officer
1.7 Identify calls for assistance and ensure they are acted upon by attending staff member

2. Identify the need for and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

2.1 Correctly identify the need for and initiate CPR and summon medical assistance
2.2 Establish and maintainclient's airway
2.3 Position client to facilitate CPR
2.4 Perform external cardiac compression and ventilation of the lungs correctly
2.5 Assess client's physiological parameters continually and report variations/abnormalities immediately to the clinician
2.6 Ensure administration of defibrillation occurs rapidly and safely under the supervision of a medical practitioner and/or according to organisation policy and procedure and Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines
2.7 Document actions in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3. Prepare drugs and fluids for administration in emergency situations under the direction of the anaesthetist/medical officer

3.1 Ensure required drugs, diluents and fluids are to hand
3.2 Ensure expiry date has not been exceeded for each drug, diluent or fluids
3.3 Ensure prepared drug corresponds accurately to medical practitioners requirements in nature, quantity and dilution
3.4 Check drugs with an authorised person prior to and after mixing
3.5 Use correct equipment and maintain sterility of drug and dilutent
3.6 Check final drug dilution with anaesthetist/medical office
3.7 Undertake emergency procedures as directed by the anaesthetist/medical officer
3.8 Complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C6581	HLTAN5A	Provide assistance during an emergency	Unit of competency
C9063	HLTAN405B	Provide assistance during an emergency	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD054	HLTAN405D	Provide assistance during an emergency	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D071	HLT42607	Certificate IV in Anaesthetic Technology	Qualification