Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Course
General Concepts of Basic Life Support
BLS for Adults
Use of Automated External Defibrillator
BLS for Children (1 to 8 years)
BLS for Infants (0 to 12 months)
AED for Children and Infants
Airway Management
Relief of Choking
BLS Skills Training
BLS Certification Exam
BLS for Adults
BLS for adults focuses on doing several tasks simultaneously. In previous versions of BLS, the focus was primarily on one-rescuer CPR. In many situations, more than one person is available to do CPR. This simultaneous and choreographed method includes performing chest compressions, managing the airway, delivering rescue breaths, and using the AED, all as a team. By coordinating efforts, a team of rescuers can save valuable seconds when time lost equals damage to the heart and brain.
Simple Adult BLS Algorithm

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