Basic Life Support (BLS)

Original Editor - Safiya Naz

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Description
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Maintaining an airway and supporting breathing and circulation without the use of technology is what basic life support (BLS) entails (except for a protective shield).

It includes the following steps: (a) initial evaluation; (b) airway maintenance; (c) expired air ventilation; and (d) chest compression. [1]

Indication
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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Mclean JA. Basic life support. British journal of sports medicine. 2000 Apr 1;34(2):141-2.