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At its core, Basic Life Support refers to the medical care provided to individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or airway obstruction. While often confused with standard CPR, BLS is more advanced, designed specifically for healthcare providers and professional rescuers.

Transitioning from Basic Life Support (BLS) to Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) represents a critical step forward for healthcare professionals committed to delivering high-quality emergency care.

Bag mask ventilation (BMV) is one of the most fundamental, yet high-stakes, skills in emergency care. Whether it’s a respiratory arrest in a hospital room or a cardiac arrest on the street, the ability to deliver effective ventilation can make the difference between life and death.

ROSC is more than a milestone in resuscitation—it represents the turning point where a patient regains their heartbeat, allowing the medical team to shift from emergency response to stabilization and recovery. ROSC occurs when the heart begins pumping blood on its own, restoring oxygen delivery to vital organs.

The Hs and Ts mnemonic represents the most common and treatable causes of cardiac arrest. This structured checklist allows providers to think quickly and clearly in chaotic situations. Each “H” and “T” stands for a condition that, if identified and addressed rapidly, can dramatically change the course of resuscitation.

Hand placement in CPR isn’t just a minor technical detail—it’s the foundation of everything else that follows. Without correct positioning, compressions lose their effectiveness, reducing blood flow to the brain and heart.