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Basic Life Support
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.
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Cardiac
Pertaining to the heart.
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Abbreviated BLAST. A computer program that identifies homologous genes in different organisms (such as worms, the fruit fly, mice, and humans). Homologous genes are genes in different species that share similar structures and functions.
Basilan doctors
All doctors near Basilan, the Philippines. Doctors who can assist a patient in Basilan.
Basilar
Located at or near the base of a structure, especially the base of the skull. For example, a basilar fracture is a break in the bone at the base of the skull and can be life-threatening.
Basilar fracture
A break in bone at the base of the skull. About a half of basilar fractures are caused by bicycle or motor vehicle accidents, about a quarter by falls, and a tenth by recreational activities, particularly by diving accidents. The balance are due to other causes. No matter what cause, the risk of death with a basilar fracture is appreciable. The term basilar means located at or near the base of a structure, especially the skull.
Basildon doctors
All doctors near Basildon, Great Britain. Doctors who can assist a patient in Basildon.
Basingstoke & Deane doctors
All doctors near Basingstoke & Deane, Great Britain. Doctors who can assist a patient in Basingstoke & Deane.
Basirhat doctors
All doctors near Basirhat, India. Doctors who can assist a patient in Basirhat.
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Basic Life Support
BLS
See Basic Life Support.
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