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basic life support

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basic life support (BLS)
Etymology: Gk, basis, foundation; AS, lif + L, supportare, to bring up to
emergency treatment of a victim of cardiac or respiratory arrest through cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiac care.

basic life support (BLS),
n fundamental emergency treatment consisting of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or emergency cardiac care (ECC) that is provided until more precise medical treatment can begin.

basic life support
Emergency medicine The constellation of emergency procedures needed to ensure a person's immediate survival, including CPR, control of bleeding, treatment of shock and poisoning, stabilization of injuries and/or wounds, and basic first aid. Cf Advanced life support.


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So I think right now, especially in a time where the basic life support systems in the earth are seriously threatened and the whole balance of life and nature is deteriorating really fast all around us, we really desperately need some kind of different and healing connection to the earth.
No basic life support assessments, no competency needs assessments, no support and supervised practice for new graduates, student nurses or midwives has happened during my absence.
In addition, AED training is part of the American Heart Association and American Red Cross basic life support curriculums.
 
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