BLS

What does BLS stand for?

Basic life support

A healthcare term that refers to the level of medical care administered to persons with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they reach a hospital and receive full medical care; often provided by paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and laypersons for a variety of conditions, including choking, drowning, and cardiac arrest; mainly concerned with adequate blood circulation and breathing through a clear airway.

Example

The paramedics provided BLS to the victim until they arrived at the hospital. He is now in critical condition

Related Slang

ALSAdvanced life support
MDMedical doctor
medsMedications
UNADRYou need a doctor
AMAAmerican Medical Association
CGMContinuous Glucose Monitoring
EDEmergency department
EREmergency room

Categories

Health Terms
Updated January 28, 2015

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