During this module, we went over cardiopulmonary resuscitation in TFC.

We highlighted that CPR should not be initiated for a casualty who suffers blast or penetrating trauma with no pulse, respirations, or signs of life. But casualties with torso trauma or polytrauma who have no pulse or respirations should have bilateral needle decompression performed. And in some non-traumatic conditions, CPR should be considered.

The skill station reinforced the procedures for performing a bilateral needle decompression of the chest.