Advanced Life Support
Advanced Life Support (ALS) is a set of life-saving protocols and skills that extend Basic Life Support to further support the circulation and provide an open airway and adequate ventilation (breathing).
Overview[edit | edit source]
Advanced Life Support is generally provided by medical professionals in a pre-hospital setting (such as in the ambulance) or in an in-hospital setting. In addition to basic life support, ALS includes the use of intravenous access, electrocardiogram interpretation, and the use of medications.
Techniques[edit | edit source]
ALS techniques include those of Basic Life Support (BLS) as well as additional skills such as electrocardiogram interpretation, intravenous access, adequate ventilation, and the administration of medications.
Training[edit | edit source]
Training in ALS is provided by many health bodies and is required to be updated every few years, depending on the provider. The training involves theoretical and practical assessments, including a written examination and a simulated emergency situation.
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