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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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