Advanced Life Support

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:ALS
gptkbp:field emergency medicine
gptkbp:focusesOn life-threatening conditions
gptkbp:goal improve patient outcomes
restore spontaneous circulation
prevent further injury
gptkbp:governedBy gptkb:European_Resuscitation_Council
gptkb:American_Heart_Association
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Advanced Life Support
gptkbp:includes defibrillation
airway management
cardiac monitoring
drug administration
intravenous access
advanced assessment
gptkbp:originatedIn 1970s
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:physician
nurses
paramedics
gptkbp:purpose provide urgent treatment to cardiac arrest, stroke, trauma, and other emergencies
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Pediatric_Advanced_Life_Support
gptkb:Basic_Life_Support
gptkbp:requires teamwork
rapid decision-making
gptkbp:supportsProtocol ACLS guidelines
trauma life support
gptkbp:training_required gptkb:certification
gptkbp:used_in hospital care
prehospital care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Virginia_Tech_Rescue_Squad
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7