What is Basic Life Support (BLS)?
Basic Life Support (BLS) refers to the immediate, life-saving care provided to a person experiencing a medical emergency such as cardiac arrest, choking, respiratory failure, or sudden collapse, until advanced medical help becomes available.
BLS includes essential skills such as:
- Early recognition of medical emergencies
- Activating emergency response systems
- High-quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Choking management
- Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (where available)
BLS is designed not only for healthcare professionals but also for teachers, students, employees, caregivers, and the general public, enabling them to act confidently during emergencies.