Purpose or Learning ObjectiveTo discuss the process of Basic Life Support implementation for radiographers and radiologists
Methods
Since 2018 in our hospital we've implemented the program of automatic external defibrillators (AED) availability in public access areas. Every outpatient setting, including CT and MRI departments, was equipped with AED (totally 11). Educational roadmap for Radiology department was developed based on European Resuscitation Council Basic Life Support (BLS) program: radiographers (56) and radiologists (43) were identified as potential first line responders, 4 BLS instructors were educated and certified, AED cabinets were connected with Code teams.
ResultsIn 2019-2022 195 healthcare professionals were educated and certified as BLS providers (56 radiographers, 43 radiologists and 96 others specialists). Additionally 36 nurses and physicians from another departments were educated during World Restart Heart Day without certification, 11 physicians were certified as Advanced Life Support providers, 2 nurses as Intermediate Life Support providers. In 2 cases educated personnel have provided real BLS with positive outcome: airways obstruction in Radiation oncology department patient was resolved by abdominal trusts, provided by BLS certified radiotherapist, cardiac arrest in outpatient CT center was identified by BLS certified radiographer and radiologist, cardiopulmonary resuscitation was provided for 8 minutes, by AED rhythm was recognized as shockable and shock was effective and patient alive was hospitalized in emergency department.
Conclusion
Implementation of automatic external defibrillators (AED) availability in public access areas in outpatient Radiology department is the good example of patient's and public safety culture. Educational and infrastructural processes aren't complicated and with adequate resources allocation (instructors, simulation equipment, AEDs etc) can be realized in good standing

Basic Life Support educational program implementation for radiographers and radiologists. Local experience

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