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Emergency medical care by first responder
Basic life support (BLS) is a level of medical care which is used for patients with life-threatening condition of cardiac arrest until they can be given
Basic_life_support
In medicine
technicians are generally certified to perform basic and advanced life-support procedures; however, basic life support is sometimes provided at the scene of an
Life_support
Life-saving protocols
Advanced life support (ALS) is a set of life-saving protocols and skills that extend basic life support (BLS) to further support the circulation and provide
Advanced_life_support
Pediatric rescue procedure
Pediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) is a rescue procedure which has purpose of preventing the anoxic brain damage by promoting the return of spontaneous
Pediatric_basic_life_support
Emergency medical care
medical procedures, medications, and techniques. ACLS expands on basic life support (BLS) by adding recommendations on additional medication and advanced
Advanced_cardiac_life_support
basic life support providers (EMT-Basics, Basic First Responders and First-aid providers (depending on country)), but less than advanced life support
Intermediate_Life_Support
Topics referred to by the same term
sustain life. Life support may also refer to: Advanced cardiac life support, urgent treatment for life-threatening emergencies Basic life support, prehospital
Life_support_(disambiguation)
Emergency procedure after sudden cardiac arrest
Matshes, Emma O. Lew, p. 322 AHA, Part 3: Adult Basic Life Support, "Part 3: Adult Basic Life Support". Circulation. 102 (suppl_1): I–22. 2000-08-22.
Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
Professional that provides emergency medical services
considered a basic life support (BLS) unit, an ambulance utilizing AEMTs is dubbed an "intermediate life support" (ILS), or "limited advanced life support" (LALS)
Emergency_medical_technician
American medical training program
(medicine) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Life Support Basic Life Support Battlefield Advanced Trauma Life Support Care of the Critically Ill Surgical
Advanced_trauma_life_support
American Heart Association course
cardiac arrest, and arrhythmias. PALS builds upon AHA's Pediatric Basic Life Support (BLS). Providers should follow the AHA's Pediatric BLS Algorithms
Pediatric advanced life support
Pediatric_advanced_life_support
Toxicity due to excessive consumption of opiates
opioids, call for medical attention, administer naloxone, and provide basic life support as soon as possible. Naloxone works by temporarily blocking the effects
Opioid_overdose
Medical condition
underlying cause of arrest. Basic life support is commonly initiated by bystanders and first responders, but the role of basic life support in traumatic cardiac
Traumatic_cardiac_arrest
Services providing acute medical care
most systems have personnel who retain at least basic first aid certifications, such as basic life support (BLS). In English-speaking countries, they are
Emergency_medical_services
Sudden or unexpected loss of heartbeat
Two protocols have been established for CPR: basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). If return of spontaneous circulation is
Cardiac_arrest
resuscitation: Basic Life Support (BLS). Immediate Life Support (ILS). Advanced Life Support (ALS). European Paediatric Basic Life Support (EPBLS). European
European Resuscitation Council
European_Resuscitation_Council
Technology that allows survival in hostile environments
A life-support system is the combination of equipment that allows survival in an environment or situation that would not support that life in its absence
Life-support_system
fire-based two-tier response system providing prehospital basic and advanced life support services. There are six paramedic provider programs in the
Seattle & King County Emergency Medical Services System
Seattle_&_King_County_Emergency_Medical_Services_System
New York City emergency medical service
variety of units: Regular ambulances may be staffed to Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) levels. The paramedic response units are modified
New York City Fire Department Bureau of EMS
New_York_City_Fire_Department_Bureau_of_EMS
US Army medical training course
intermediate step between the buddy aid-style basic life support taught to every soldier and the advanced life support skills that are taught to US Army Combat
Combat_lifesaver_course
Mnemonic for airway, breathing, and circulation
patient is breathing below the minimum rate, then in current ILCOR basic life support protocols, CPR should be considered, although professional rescuers
ABC_(medicine)
Medical emergency rating system
response car, ambulance officers, or specialist crews e.g. HART. Other basic life support responses may also be sent, e.g. Community First Responder. ** If
Medical Priority Dispatch System
Medical_Priority_Dispatch_System
County in Pennsylvania
is owned by Community Health Systems, provides advanced life support and basic life support services to most of Wayne County, from a base in Honesdale
Wayne_County,_Pennsylvania
American non-profit health organization
and prevention, standards on basic life support, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and in 2014 issued the
American_Heart_Association
First aid technique
there are several in use around the world. Sims' position Basic airway management Basic life support – Emergency medical care by first responder Human positions –
Recovery_position
Portable electronic medical device
AEDs is taught in many first aid, certified first responder, and basic life support (BLS) level cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes. The portable
Automated external defibrillator
Automated_external_defibrillator
American municipal fire department
Department staffs Emergency medical technician (EMT) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Paramedic Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances to provide emergency medical
New_York_City_Fire_Department
American municipal fire department
Staffed/advanced life support (ALS),or emergency medical technician Staffed/basic life support (BLS) units.Ambulances numbered 1-112 are frontline advanced life support
Los_Angeles_Fire_Department
Danish multinational corporation
ambulance transport and 9-1-1 response services. It provides basic life support and advanced life support services in the United States. The firm entered the US
Falck (emergency services company)
Falck_(emergency_services_company)
Israeli medical service, Red Cross member
volunteer program in which volunteers are trained in first aid, basic and advanced life support including mobile intensive care units; transportation of patients
Magen_David_Adom
Surgical instrument
Recommendations: Summary From the Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; Pediatric Life Support; Neonatal Life Support; Education, Implementation, and
Magill_forceps
Emergent abnormal pattern of breathing
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation), including chest compressions, BLS (Basic Life Support), and a call to EMS (Emergency Medical Services). Once the patient
Agonal_respiration
patients. Phase 1, basic life support with defibrillation, January 1, 1991 to January 31, 1995 Phase 2, optimized basic life support, July 1, 1994, to
Ontario Prehospital Advanced Life Support Studies
Ontario_Prehospital_Advanced_Life_Support_Studies
Emergency service that provides technical rescue services
emergency medical services. A rescue squad provides basic life support or advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients, typically operating
Rescue_squad
United States EMS Certification Organization
provide what is considered basic life support (BLS) and are limited to essentially non-invasive procedures. Besides employing basic medical assessment skills
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
National_Registry_of_Emergency_Medical_Technicians
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services BLS - Basic Life Support BLS-I - Basic Life Support Instructor B.S EHS- Bachelor of Science in Emergency
List of EMS provider credentials
List_of_EMS_provider_credentials
Treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias
accessible areas. AEDs have been incorporated into the algorithm for basic life support (BLS). Many first responders, such as firefighters, police officers
Defibrillation
Medical specialty that treats patients who require immediate medical attention
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Advanced Trauma Life Support(ATLS) Basic life support (BLS) Advanced life support Advanced
Outline_of_emergency_medicine
First aid procedure
of a chair (115 cmH2O). First-aid treatment of choking Basic airway management Basic life support Nolan, JP; Soar, J; Zideman, DA; Biarent, D; Bossaert
Heimlich_maneuver
Unit organized by emergency services to handle broader emergencies than usual
small marine craft, firefighter protective clothing, basic life support (BLS) or advanced life support (ALS) equipment, as well as additional medical equipment
Emergency_Service_Unit
Person involved in medicine
in austere or remote environments. Medicine portal Advanced life support Basic life support Emergency medical service Medical encyclopedia National Association
Medic
It's a two-tiered response system (Advanced Life Support with physicians and nurses, and Basic Life Support with technicians). In addition there are fast
Emergency medical services in Spain
Emergency_medical_services_in_Spain
Microsoft's programming language based on BASIC and COM
development environment (IDE). Visual Basic was developed by Microsoft for Windows, and is known for supporting rapid application development (RAD) of
Visual_Basic_(classic)
Plastic mask for oxygen therapy
commonly preferred by basic life support personnel such as firefighters, lifeguards and other non-medical rescue personnel trained in basic first aid. The final
Simple_face_mask
Village in Illinois, United States
providing Basic Life Support ambulance services to the area. As of 2026, the Thomson Fire Protection District provides Fire, Rescue and Basic Life Support Ambulance
Thomson,_Illinois
Health and safety association based in Eugene, Oregon, USA
include CPR and AED, Emergency Medical Responder, Basic Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. The organization was acquired and is now part of
American Safety and Health Institute
American_Safety_and_Health_Institute
Nursing specialty
and health assessments. Cardiac nurses must have Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. In addition, cardiac nurses must possess
Cardiac_nursing
Emergency free telephone number in India
service. The ambulances are classified into two types: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS). The guidelines for equipping the ambulances
108 (emergency telephone number)
108_(emergency_telephone_number)
US military fire department
Firefighter. Additionally, the applicant must obtain and maintain a current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR and AED) card. Firefighting Military
U.S. Defense Department firefighters
U.S._Defense_Department_firefighters
of proficiency in Short course training: BAA or Basic Ambulance Assistant – This is a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and approximately the equivalent
Emergency medical services in South Africa
Emergency_medical_services_in_South_Africa
Barbara, California, United States. It provides fire protection and basic life support (BLS) emergency medical services for the city of Santa Barbara. The
Santa Barbara City Fire Department
Santa_Barbara_City_Fire_Department
United States Army Military Occupational Specialty
months of the course focuses on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS), and EMT skills and concludes with written and practical examinations
68W
fire departments in the state. The NHFD provides advanced life support and basic life support emergency medical services to the city with three paramedic-staffed
New_Haven_Fire_Department
Artificial ventilation using exhaled air from the rescuer
Basic Life Support". Circulation. 95 (8): 2174–2179. doi:10.1161/01.CIR.95.8.2174. ISSN 0009-7322. PMID 9133531. "Physical Intervention: Life Support
Mouth-to-mouth_resuscitation
Filipino basketball player, coach, and politician (born 1959)
Republic Act 10871, or "The Basic Life Support Training in Schools Act". The said bill was filed in 2015, providing basic life support training or CPR in high
Yeng_Guiao
Ambulance service in Boston
Emergency Medical Services (Boston EMS) provides basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) ambulance units throughout the neighborhoods
Boston Emergency Medical Services
Boston_Emergency_Medical_Services
Person who provides out-of-hospital care in medical emergencies
life support (ALS). Advanced EMTs perform intermediate life support (ILS) or limited advanced life support (LALS). EMTs and EMRs perform basic life support
Emergency_medical_responder
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
response time for QRS calls was one minute in 2014. Basic life support (BLS), Advance life support (ALS), and transport coverage is contracted with Lancaster
Wrightsville,_Pennsylvania
Healthcare professional working outside of hospitals
ongoing education, plus maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. National Registry requires 70 + hours to maintain its
Paramedic
Municipal agency in Washington, US
Fire Department is contracted with American Medical Response for basic life support transport. As of April 2021[update] the department operates out of
Seattle_Fire_Department
professors. The foundation in involved in three main activities: teaching basic life support and the use of AEDs; providing a free mobile medical specialist clinic
Lalana_Kongtoranin
a fully licensed advanced life support service provider, and provides emergency basic life support and advanced life support response and transport in
List_of_Hatzalah_chapters
Private ambulance service in Massachusetts, United States
based in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The company provides 24-hour basic and advanced life-support ambulance services, event medical coverage, and wheelchair
Coastal Medical Transportation Systems
Coastal_Medical_Transportation_Systems
medical transportation flexibility with the agreement to staff 4 Basic Life Support ambulances. The city itself has 20 fire stations spread across the
Sacramento_Fire_Department
American physician and writer (1944–2002)
During her five-year stay in East Africa, she wrote a handbook on basic life support while consulting for the League of Red Cross societies and running
Nancy_Caroline
Family of programming languages
system and the BASIC compiler. The first version BASIC language was released on 1 May 1964. Initially, BASIC concentrated on supporting straightforward
BASIC
Census-designated place & unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Masonville Township Volunteer EMS service which provide non-transport Basic Life Support services. Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between
Rapid_River,_Michigan
American astronaut (1961–2003)
Surgeon. Clark was also a Basic Life Support Instructor, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider, and Hyperbaric
Laurel_Clark
Medical interventions for cardiac arrest
patients have formal assessment and support for their physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. Basic life support Cardiac arrest Cardiac Arrest Registry
Chain_of_survival
administration techniques, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or basic life support (BLS). Community pharmacies contribute significantly to immunization
Pharmacies in the United States
Pharmacies_in_the_United_States
Human settlement in Iraq
military personnel. The basic life support contract (food, laundry, water) was supplied by KBR. The maintenance and base support contract (roads and grounds
Camp_Taji
American humanitarian organization
Oxygen Advanced Life Support Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Asthma Inhaler Training Babysitter's Training Basic Life Support Bloodborne Pathogens
American_Red_Cross
or medevac flight from a ship. It used to have ambulance crew with basic life support equipment from Hong Kong Fire Service Department (HKFSD) abroad when
Emergency medical services in Hong Kong
Emergency_medical_services_in_Hong_Kong
conditions, firefighters often also provide basic life support as emergency medical technicians or advanced life support as licensed paramedics. Firefighters
Index of firefighting articles
Index_of_firefighting_articles
Filipino basketball player (1962–2023)
in the passage of the Samboy Lim Law, Republic Act 10871, or "The Basic Life Support Training in Schools Act". The Bill authored by Rep./Coach Yeng Guiao
Samboy_Lim
Procedure to prevent the tongue obstructing the upper airway
EB; Rea, TD; Sayre, MR; Swor, RA (2 November 2010). "Part 5: adult basic life support: 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Head_tilt/Chin_lift
1992 film by Paul Verhoeven
Basic Instinct is a 1992 erotic thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. It follows San Francisco detective Nick Curran
Basic_Instinct
Heart rate below the normal range
DL, Berger S, Duff JP, et al. (November 2015). "Part 11: Pediatric Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality: 2015 American Heart Association
Bradycardia
Unconditional social welfare proposal
Industrial Revolution, public awareness and support for the concept increased. At least since the mid-20th century, basic income has repeatedly been the subject
Universal_basic_income
observations, body appearances and consciousness levels Trained in basic life support (BLS) to UK Resuscitation Council guidelines Trained in Army environmental
Combat_medical_technician
Municipal agency in Pennsylvania, US
advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) units. For special events, or to meet staffing requirements, the advanced life support (ALS) medic
Philadelphia_Fire_Department
Airway management procedure
With Treatment Recommendations (29 November 2005). "Part 2: Adult Basic Life Support". Circulation. 112 (22 Supplement): III-5. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA
Jaw-thrust_maneuver
and coverage in Passaic County, and Bergen County. Basic Life Support MONOC's Basic Life Support Division (BLS) was started in 1995 to provide emergency
Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corporation
Monmouth_Ocean_Hospital_Service_Corporation
Northern Dutchess Paramedics (NDP) was an advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) ambulance service headquartered in Rhinebeck, New York
Northern_Dutchess_Paramedics
Lifesaving training for companions
training of the United States Air Force (USAF). SABC encompasses basic life support and limb-saving techniques to help wounded or injured personnel survive
Self_Aid_Buddy_Care_Training
System for emergency dispatchers to quickly send medical services
dispatch effort guided by EMD may indicate call severity, resource type (basic life support or paramedics), declaration of a multiple casualty incident (MCI)
Emergency_medical_dispatch
Corporation) is the largest private provider of advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) ambulance transportation services in the tri-state
Transcare_EMS
Entry of materials into the larynx (voice box) and lower respiratory tract
severe pneumonia. See also: Choking § Treatment, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Treatment of foreign body aspiration is determined
Pulmonary_aspiration
but often include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), neonatal resuscitation program
Mobile_Intensive_Care_Nurse
Town in Connecticut, United States
suppression, fire prevention, rescue, hazardous material response, and Basic Life Support (EMT level) medical care. The Manchester Police Department was established
Manchester,_Connecticut
Indian cardiac surgeon
Hospitals in Kerala. "Save a heart, save a life" is focused on educating people about the importance of Basic Life Support (BLS). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Jose_Chacko_Periappuram
Training programme for surgical doctors
Life Support Advanced Life Support Advanced trauma life support Basic Life Support Definitive Surgical Trauma Skills Pediatric Advanced Life Support Trauma
Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient
Care_of_the_Critically_Ill_Surgical_Patient
Water-based emergency medical vehicle
Non-emergency patient transport water ambulances are equipped with basic life support equipment and are crewed by two or more volunteers from the Mestre
Water_ambulance
Neighborhood of Los Angeles in California, United States
a ladder truck (T75), and both an advanced life support ambulance (Rescue 75) and a basic life support ambulance (Rescue 875). Mission Hills is represented
Mission_Hills,_Los_Angeles
kind in the United States, the FACT Program provided pre-hospital Basic Life Support (BLS) and Emergency Medical care 24 hours a day to residents of Chicago's
First_Aid_Care_Team
Medical maneuver
Textbook of Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dallas, TX: American Heart Association. American Heart Association's BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider training, as
Cricoid_pressure
Men's college in Hampden Sydney, Virginia, US
Department, which provides fire suppression service and non-transport basic life support EMS to Prince Edward County and the college, as well as assisting
Hampden–Sydney_College
of Safety. Retrieved 2008-03-28. "Mobility Assistance Vehicle and Basic Life Support Ambulance Services" (PDF). New Jersey Administrative Code. State of
Emergency medical responder levels by U.S. state
Emergency_medical_responder_levels_by_U.S._state
Town in New York, United States
departments operate a varied fire apparatus fleet, along with basic life support and advanced life support emergency medical services (EMS) within the Arlington
Poughkeepsie_(town),_New_York
Emergency medical services certification
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), and Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS). Some
AEMT-CC
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Male
Scottish
Scottish surname transferred to forename use, FIFE means "from Fife," a place said to have gotten its name from the legendary Pictish hero Fib.
Male
English
King-like
Surname or Lastname
English
English : metonymic occupational name for a lime burner or for a whitewasher, from Old English līm ‘lime’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Leaf.Jewish : variant of Lief.
Boy/Male
American, Arabic, Assamese, Bengali, British, Christian, English, French, German, Greek, Hindu, Indian, Irish, Lebanese, Muslim, Sindhi, Tamil
Kingly; Brave; Royal; The Great; King Like
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Life-like
Female
Yiddish
(לִיבֶּע) Yiddish form of German liebe, LIBE means "love." Compare with another form of Libe.
Boy/Male
Greek
Royal. Kingly. St Basil the Great was Bishop of Caesarea in the latter half of the 4th century....
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Leaf.Dutch (de Lief) : nickname from lief, ‘dear’, ‘beloved’, with the definite article de.Jewish : unexplained, possibly from the Netherlands, with the same etymology as 2.
Male
Native American
Native American Miwok name LISE means "salmon head rising above water." Compare with feminine Lise.
Boy/Male
Hindu
King, Basil the herb
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Leaf.
Boy/Male
Greek American English
Royal. Kingly. St Basil the Great was Bishop of Caesarea in the latter half of the 4th century....
Female
Norse
Old Norse name derived from the word lif, LIFA means "life."
Boy/Male
Muslim
King, Basil the herb (1)
Male
English
 English form of French Basile, BASIL means "king." Also sometimes given as an herb name.
Female
Hebrew
 Variant spelling of Hebrew Basya, BASIA means "daughter of God."
Female
Hebrew
(לִיבֶּע) Hebrew name derived from the word lev, LIBE means "heart." Compare with another form of Libe.
Female
Chinese
clever and fragrant like flowers.
Female
Norwegian
Danish and Norwegian form of German Liese, LISE means "God is my oath."Â Compare with masculine Lise.
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Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Contended
Female
Native American
Native American Cheyenne name NAMID means "star dancer."
Girl/Female
Native American
Beautiful voice.
Boy/Male
English
Divinely glorious.
Boy/Male
Indian
Agent, Representative, Lawyer
Girl/Female
Indian
A term of endearment, Grace
Male
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Iy-kabowd, IKAVOD means "inglorious; without glory."Â
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Another Name for God; Present; Ready
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Good Nature
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Traditional
King
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n.
That which imparts or excites spirit or vigor; that upon which enjoyment or success depends; as, he was the life of the company, or of the enterprise.
adv.
On my life; dearly.
n.
An essential constituent of life, esp. the blood.
n.
A history of the acts and events of a life; a biography; as, Johnson wrote the life of Milton.
n.
Figuratively: The potential or animating principle, also, the period of duration, of anything that is conceived of as resembling a natural organism in structure or functions; as, the life of a state, a machine, or a book; authority is the life of government.
n.
Life.
n.
A certain way or manner of living with respect to conditions, circumstances, character, conduct, occupation, etc.; hence, human affairs; also, lives, considered collectively, as a distinct class or type; as, low life; a good or evil life; the life of Indians, or of miners.
v. t.
To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually; as, to live an idle or a useful life.
n.
The living or actual form, person, thing, or state; as, a picture or a description from the life.
v. i.
To be maintained in life; to acquire a livelihood; to subsist; -- with on or by; as, to live on spoils.
n.
A lift gate. See Lift gate, below.
n.
The quantity contained in a basin.
n.
A basic silicate.
v. i.
To pass one's time; to pass life or time in a certain manner, as to habits, conduct, or circumstances; as, to live in ease or affluence; to live happily or usefully.
a.
That saves life, or is suited to save life, esp. from drowning; as, the life-saving service; a life-saving station.
a.
Of or pertaining to barium; as, baric oxide.
v. t.
To read or repeat line by line; as, to line out a hymn.
a.
Having life; alive; living; not dead.
a.
Giving life or spirit; having power to give life; inspiriting; invigorating.
n.
The name given to several aromatic herbs of the Mint family, but chiefly to the common or sweet basil (Ocymum basilicum), and the bush basil, or lesser basil (O. minimum), the leaves of which are used in cookery. The name is also given to several kinds of mountain mint (Pycnanthemum).