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Basic Life Support (BLS) defines
Sequences of procedures performed to restore the circulation of oxygenated blood after a sudden pulmonary
or cardiac arrest until the can be given full medical care at a hospital. BLS does not include the use of drugs or
invasive skill.
Essential steps for initiating rapid response under BLS
1 Check for Safety: Ensure your safety and the safety of others at the scene. If there are any hazards, address
them immediately.
2 Assess Responsiveness
• Gently tap the person and shout, “Are you okay?”
• If there is no response, proceed to the next step.
3 Activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

• Call for help or ask someone nearby to call 1013 (or the local emergency number).
• Provide clear information about the situation and location.
4 Open the Airway
• Place the person on their back.

• Tilt their head back slightly to open the airway.
• Check for breathing.
5 Check Breathing
• Look, listen, and feel for normal breathing.
• If the person is not breathing or only gasping, begin chest compressions.

6 Start Chest Compressions
• Position your hands on the center of the person’s chest (lower half of the sternum).
• Use your body weight to compress the chest at least 2 inches deep.
• Perform compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute.

7 Provide Rescue Breaths
• After 30 compressions, give 2 rescue breaths.
• Pinch the person’s nose shut and create an airtight seal over their mouth.
• Give a breath that makes the chest rise visibly.
8 Continue CPR:
• Alternate between 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths.

• Continue until professional help arrives or the person starts breathing on their own.

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