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General Slang
BLS
BEE-EL-ESS · noun · informal
Basic Life Support; foundational emergency care.
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The core level of prehospital care including CPR, bleeding control, and basic airway support, provided by EMTs.
“BLS can take the stable patient to the clinic.”
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BLS In A Sentence
BLS can take the stable patient to the clinic.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'Basic Life Support.'
People Also Ask
What does BLS stand for?
BLS stands for 'Basic Life Support' — the core level of prehospital care including CPR, bleeding control, and basic airway support.
Who provides BLS?
EMTs and other providers trained at the basic level; more advanced care is provided under ALS by paramedics.
What does BLS cover?
Foundational interventions such as CPR, controlling bleeding, and supporting the airway without advanced drugs or procedures.
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