BLS, ALS defined

Published: March 19, 2010

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Basic Life Support (BLS), provided by emergency medical technicians, entails providing oxygen therapy and CPR for patients. It also includes splinting and bandaging wounds and monitoring vital signs.

Advanced Life Support (ALS) is provided by paramedics and entails administering IVs, airway intubation and enhanced cardiac monitoring. ALS service providers also carry medication.

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