Advanced Paediatric Life Support by Unknown

Author:Unknown
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Published: 2011-05-02T00:00:00+00:00

The initial approach: safety, stimulate, shout (SSS)

In the external environment, it is essential that the rescuer does not become a second victim, and that the child is removed from continuing danger as quickly as possible. These considerations should precede the initial airway assessment. Within a healthcare setting the likelihood of risk is decreased and help should be summoned as soon as the victim is found to be unresponsive. The steps are summarised in Figure 18.2.

Figure 18.2 The initial SSS approach

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