Practical resuscitation for healthcare professionals is a beginner's guide to practical resuscitation which enables students and newly qualified staff to develop key resuscitation knowledge and skills. It reflects current guidelines and developments in resuscitation, including the 2005 European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation. Practical resuscitation for healthcare professionals covers adult, paediatric and trauma resuscitation and addresses current legal and ethical issues including family witnessed resuscitation.Revised in accordance with the 2005 European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation’Covers prevention and management of cardiac arrest and post–resuscitation careIncludes evidence based guidelines for basic and advanced life supportAddresses family witnessed resuscitationExamines early warning scoresEnables staff to develop key clinical competences in resuscitationExplores legal and ethical issuesExamines adult, paediatric and trauma resuscitationIncludes case studiesFrom reviews of the first edition:'a comprehensive book, which reflects current guidelines. It is set out in a logical format with relevant supporting diagrams and illustrations. There are clear learning outcomes for each chapter... a good introduction to resuscitation for nurses.'British Journal of Resuscitation