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BLS
BLS
See Basic Life Support.
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Blunted affect
An affect type that represents significant reduction in the intensity of emotional expression.
Body image
One's sense of the self and one's body.
Broca's aphasia
Loss of the ability to comprehend language coupled with production of inappropriate language.
Beta2-agonist
ß2-agonists are used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) and are used to relax the smooth muscles in the bronchi, which contract during an asthma attack. ß2-agonists are available in short-acting and long-acting formulations for inhalation and as tablets.
Basic Life Support
This is the most basic of the health care provider skills for resuscitation of cardiac arrest patients. It includes only non-invasive techniques, including CPR with basic adjuncts; most states are adding difibrilation to the skill set of the BLS personnel. This is practiced by EMT's, first responders and is the first step of resuscitation in any arrest. Often called BLS or BCLS.
BLS
Bacteremia
The presence of bacteria in the blood.
Bacteriuria
The presence of bacteria in the urine.
Ballism
Quick, jerking movements that occur in people with chorea.
Barotrauma
Injury caused by pressure differences between the atmosphere and the air-filled spaces in the body. The most common of these injuries are the ear and sinus blocks that can occur during air travel.
Bartholin cyst
A cyst caused by an infection of the glands on the vaginal wall.
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