ACEP Now
MAY 9, 2025
It is historically the “definitive airway” and, in the setting of cardiac arrest, a successfully placed and confirmed endotracheal tube connected to a well-managed ventilator removes the bulk of airway and breathing concerns from the Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) algorithms.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
JULY 7, 2025
Indications Cardiopulmonary resuscitation The Resuscitation Council 2021 guidelines , which are covered in this DTFB a rticle , state that every child with cardiorespiratory arrest should have the rhythm assessed as soon as possible following the initiation of BLS.
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
EMS arrives on scene and initiates high quality basic life support (BLS). One defibrillation for ventricular fibrillation (VF) is provided but the patient remains in VF. We now know that an emphasis on the basics (high quality chest compressions and defibrillation) are the most important aspects of resuscitation.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
MARCH 11, 2023
A fire company is on scene providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and has defibrillated twice with an automated external defibrillator (AED). Case: A paramedic crew responds to a 54-year-old male in cardiac arrest at a private residence.
NCOAE
AUGUST 12, 2022
Here, we present them in alphabetical order: ABC – Airway, Breathing and Circulation – “This is the Golden Rule of emergency medical professionals” AED – Automated External Defibrillator – The device that delivers electric shock to the heart of patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest A-EMT – Advanced EMT ALS – Advanced Life Support Anaphylaxis— (..)
The Overrun Podcast
MAY 23, 2024
Takeaways Advances in medical resuscitation have focused on basic life support (BLS) interventions, such as compression-only CPR and early defibrillation. The conversation ends with a call for hope in the future of pre-hospital medicine. The conversation ends with a call for hope in the future of pre-hospital medicine.
Paramedics Unlimited
APRIL 19, 2018
What is the difference between ALS and BLS Medical Care? In Basic Life Support (BLS) emergencies, a single EMS provider can not deliver optimum care, such as when trying to hold direct pressure on a bleeding wound, while preparing bandages, to stop bleeding.
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