Advanced Life Support ALS Ambulance 
High Performance EMS
AUGUST 9, 2024
The very low risk calls can typically be satisfied with basic life support (BLS) capabilities. In fact, sending advanced life support (ALS) providers that are in short supply to one of these calls can leave citizens exposed when a critical request is received after that resource is committed.
EMT Training Station
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
This could range from basic life support, typically managed by EMTs, to more advanced life support provided by paramedics and other medical specialists. From advanced life support to strategic coordination and transport, EMS ensures that every aspect of emergency response is addressed effectively.
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Irish College of Paramedics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Crewing Models: There are varying models of pre-hospital care ranging from paramedic provision of care through the mix of First Aid (Tanigawa and Tanaka 2006) Basic Life Support (BLS), immediate care, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and the many associated specialist paramedicine grades. 2000, Stiell et al.
NAEMSP
JANUARY 5, 2023
Patient factors including vascular collapse and environmental factors such as tight spaces and moving ambulances contribute to the challenge of obtaining intravenous access in the prehospital setting. [3] 1] Table from Hamam et al. 9] Figure from Clemency et al. 3] Table from Tan et al. minutes versus 5.4 minutes). [5]
Don't Forget the Bubbles
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Ali, a 12-year-old male, is pre-alerted by ambulance to ED. The pre-alert from the ambulance states his GCS is 12 (E3V4M5), moving all 4 limbs with an obvious large haematoma to the back of his head. David is a 15-year-old male who has been pre-alerted by the ambulance with a wound to his abdomen from an unknown weapon.
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