ALS BLS Life Support 
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.
ACEP Now
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
For decades, only one major organization—the American Heart Association (AHA)—provided standardized training and certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel.
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Chicago EMT Training
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
A quick breakdown on the differences between an EMT-B(asic) and an EMT-P(aramedic) Basic Life Support (BLS) vs Advanced Life Support (ALS) So there it is. Most of the 911 calls are BLS rather than ALS. It's encouraging to hear that there is still interest in becoming first responders!
Paramedics Unlimited
APRIL 19, 2018
What is the difference between ALS and BLS Medical Care? In Basic Life Support (BLS) emergencies, a single EMS provider can not deliver optimum care, such as when trying to hold direct pressure on a bleeding wound, while preparing bandages, to stop bleeding.
International Journal of Paramedicine
OCTOBER 8, 2024
EMS responses (n = 4,375,568) were analyzed comparing patient acuity and CMS Service level, Advanced Life Support (ALS) vs Basic Life Support (BLS), to assess for associations in acuity and CMS Service level using logistic regression. Discussion.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
[display_podcast] Date: September 21st, 2018 Reference: Kawano et al. display_podcast] Date: September 21st, 2018 Reference: Kawano et al. EMS arrives on scene and initiates high quality basic life support (BLS). Case: A 46-year-old man has a cardiac arrest at home, witnessed by family.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
MARCH 11, 2023
Date: March 8, 2023 Reference: Smida et al. Date: March 8, 2023 Reference: Smida et al. The fire-based crew has basic life support (BLS) airway supplies including the King Laryngeal Tube, the paramedic crew carries iGel supraglottic airways (SGAs) in addition to their intubation equipment. Reference: Smida et al.
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