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- 1A. Attention Getter: When I first think of basic life support, I somehow always think about the Good Samaritan Law. This law gives protection to those who voluntarily assist or give aid to someone during an emergency situation. The person needing help may be seriously injured or ill, and taking action may just save a life. BLS has the same concept, because although you may not be able to fully medically treat someone, you are still capable of buying crucial time until emergency responders arrive.I. When it comes to understanding basic life support, and applying it to everyday life, the chances of a person being able to help save a life increases.
A. Basic life support is a certification that include hours of practicing real life scenarios, physical and written tests, and often class lectures covering the in- depth information.
1. Basic life support, defined by the Red Cross, refers to the type of care that first-responders, healthcare providers, and public safety professionals provide to anyone experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, or an obstructed airway.
a. BLS requires knowledge and skill obtained in training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, known as CPR, using automated external defibrillators (AED), and relieving airway obstructions.
b. BLS training is not applied to a certain age group, and can be used to help those from infant to elderly age.
c. BLS is associated with victims that are in respiratory arrest or cardiac arrest, and common causes of these are airway obstructions, fluid within the lungs, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms, and
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