Basic Life Support

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Basic Life Support

Useful links and documents for basic life support: the Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, the iResus app and the adult BLS algorithm.

RCUK 2021 BLS guidelines
Offline iResus algorithms
Adult BLS algorithm diagram

Guidelines

Resuscitation Council UK

Resuscitation Council UK develops the national resuscitation guidelines, influences policy, delivers courses and supports research, working towards the day when everyone in the country has the skills they need to save a life.

Resuscitation Council UK

App

The iResus app

iResus gives quick, offline access to the latest Resuscitation Council UK algorithms, so they can be used in an emergency even without an internet connection.

The iResus app

Questions? Our team is happy to help.

Algorithm

Adult basic life support algorithm

The adult BLS algorithm is the sequence you will practise on your course. Open the full diagram to study it before you attend.

Adult basic life support algorithm

Train with us

Learn CPR and first aid

Basic life support is part of our first aid and pre-hospital courses, taught by instructors who hold both medical and teaching qualifications.

Learn CPR and first aid

Frequently asked questions

Can't see your question? Call 01823 214134 or email info@apex-mr.co.uk.

Which guidelines do your courses follow?
Our resuscitation teaching follows the current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, linked on this page.
Can I use iResus without signal?
Yes. iResus stores the algorithms on your phone so they work offline.
Can you train a group at our workplace?
Yes, we can quote for group sessions at your venue or ours. Get in touch.

How can we help?

Call, email or send an enquiry and one of our team will get back to you.