Adult Resuscitation 2010 Guidelines Update

Abstract

Basic or advanced adult life support is a common scenario in a hospital environment. However, adult resuscitation scenarios are an infrequent occurrence in the surgery or the community at large. The key role of the GP is to provide initial resuscitation prior to potential transfer to a secondary care centre for on going assessment and management.

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