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General Slang
ALS
AY-EL-ESS · noun · informal
Advanced Life Support; paramedic-level emergency care.
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The higher tier of prehospital care that includes advanced airway management, IV medications, and cardiac interventions, provided by paramedics.
“This patient needs ALS, not a basic transport.”
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ALS In A Sentence
This patient needs ALS, not a basic transport.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'Advanced Life Support.'
People Also Ask
What does ALS stand for in EMS?
In emergency care, ALS means 'Advanced Life Support' — paramedic-level care including advanced airway management, IV medications, and cardiac interventions.
What is the difference between ALS and BLS?
ALS is the higher tier provided by paramedics; BLS (Basic Life Support) is the foundational level provided by EMTs.
When does a patient need ALS?
When their condition requires interventions beyond basic care, such as IV drugs, advanced airways, or cardiac treatment.
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