Basic Life Support

GPTKB entity

Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:BLS
gptkbp:appliesTo adults
children
infants
gptkbp:category emergency medicine
resuscitation
gptkbp:focusesOn maintaining airway
supporting breathing
supporting circulation
gptkbp:goal preserve life
prevent further injury
promote recovery
gptkbp:guidelinesBy gptkb:European_Resuscitation_Council
gptkb:American_Heart_Association
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Basic Life Support
gptkbp:includes gptkb:cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
chest compressions
rescue breathing
use of automated external defibrillator
gptkbp:originatedIn 20th century
gptkbp:performedBy first responders
healthcare professionals
laypersons
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Advanced_Cardiac_Life_Support
First Aid
Emergency Medical Services
gptkbp:renewalPeriod every 2 years
gptkbp:step call for help
check responsiveness
check breathing
give chest compressions
give rescue breaths
open airway
use AED
gptkbp:trainer gptkb:certification
typically 4 hours
gptkbp:usedFor cardiac arrest
respiratory arrest
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Virginia_Tech_Rescue_Squad
gptkb:Advanced_Cardiovascular_Life_Support
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7