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BLS

Definition:

BLS stands for Basic Life Support.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: Basic Life Support is a level of medical care used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care at a hospital.

Sense 2: BLS can also refer to the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support course, which provides training in essential life-saving skills.

Usages:

• Usage 1: The paramedics performed BLS on the accident victim before transporting him to the hospital.
• Usage 2: She decided to take a BLS course to be better prepared in case of emergencies.

Related Products:

• Books on Basic Life Support
• Basic Life Support Manikins
• American Heart Association BLS Certification Card