First Responders: The Critics of the Critical

Abstract

Newer developments in the field of medical technology have significantly changed hospital-based medical emergency services. However, the “out-of-hospital management” of the most emergent situations, such as cardiac arrest and stroke, remains poorly addressed. Basic Life Support (BLS) is a great tool if used in time by a trained service provider. The critical determinant of survival remains the availability of good quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as soon as possible.

Keywords

• advanced cardiac life support
• basic life support
• emergency medical services