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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

ACEP Now

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). It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course.

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How to Choose Between ACLS vs BLS

NHCPS Save a Life

When comparing ACLS vs BLS certifications, there’s one important thing to keep in mind: both courses are accredited. What’s more, you don’t necessarily have to pick between the ACLS vs BLS. However, […] The post How to Choose Between ACLS vs BLS appeared first on SaveaLife.com.

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BCLS vs BLS Certification: Key Differences and Choosing the Right One

NHCPS Save a Life

To help you learn what your basic life support certification options are and which one is best for you, consider the following details. BCLS vs BCLS […] The post BCLS vs BLS Certification: Key Differences and Choosing the Right One appeared first on SaveaLife.com. What is it? Why do you need it?

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SGEM#396: And iGel Myself, I’m Over You, Cus I’m the King (Tube) of Wishful Thinking

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

A fire company is on scene providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and has defibrillated twice with an automated external defibrillator (AED). Background: Airway management strategies for out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) have been hotly debated since the dawn of CPR.

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ALS and BLS Medical Care: Which should I have at my event?

Paramedics Unlimited

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.

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Episode 110: EMS WEEK with Dr. Zaffer Qasim

The Overrun Podcast

The conversation covers topics such as compression-only CPR, the controversy surrounding head-up CPR, the use of band and piston-driven devices, and the potential of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR). The importance of good dispatch and patient selection is emphasized as key factors in improving outcomes.

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SGEM#231: You’re So Vein – IO vs. IV Access for OHCA

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Bystander CPR is initiated prior to EMS arrival. EMS arrives on scene and initiates high quality basic life support (BLS). It was the classic OPALS paper covered on SGEM#64 by the Legend of Emergency Medicine Dr. Ian Stiell that demonstrated no advantage to ACLS vs. BLS for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

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