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BLS Medical Abbreviations

AHA stands for the American Heart Association, which plays a crucial role in improving cardiovascular health and supporting research and education.
BLS for HCP refers to Basic Life Support specifically designed for Health Care Professionals, emphasizing techniques for treating emergencies.
ECC denotes Emergency Cardiac Care, focusing on immediate interventions during cardiac emergencies.
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a life-saving technique used in emergencies to restore blood circulation and breathing.
AED is short for Automatic External Defibrillator, a device that can automatically diagnose life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and treat them through defibrillation.
C-A-B represents the sequence of Compressions, Airway, and Breathing, a prioritized approach in CPR.
EMS indicates Emergency Medical Services, which provide urgent medical assistance and transportation in emergencies.
DNR signifies Do Not Resuscitate, a medical order that instructs healthcare providers not to perform CPR if a patient’s heart stops.
DNI stands for Do Not Intubate, indicating that a patient should not be placed on a ventilator or have breathing tubes inserted.
Code Blue is the term used to activate Emergency Medical Services within a hospital, signaling a patient in critical condition.
Code Status reflects the level of medical intervention a patient should receive during a medical emergency within a hospital setting.
PPE refers to Personal Protective Equipment, essential gear that protects healthcare workers from health hazards during medical procedures.
BSI stands for Body Substance Isolation, a basic principle of infection control that involves taking precautions to prevent exposure to body fluids.
OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a regulatory agency focused on ensuring safe working conditions for employees.
V-TACH refers to Ventricular Tachycardia, a rapid heart rate originating from the ventricles, which can be life-threatening.
V-FIB denotes Ventricular Fibrillation, a serious arrhythmia that requires immediate defibrillation to restore normal heart rhythm.
ETT stands for Endotracheal Tube, a medical device used to secure an airway in patients who are unable to breathe independently.
FBAO stands for Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, a blockage in the airway due to inhalation of an object, requiring immediate intervention.
ROSC indicates Return of Spontaneous Circulation, which happens when a patient’s heart resumes pumping effectively after a cardiac arrest.
CPP refers to Cerebral Perfusion Pressure, a critical measurement of blood flow to the brain necessary for maintaining brain function.
IHCA stands for In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, occurring in patients while receiving treatment in a healthcare facility.
OHCA denotes Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest, referring to events that happen outside medical settings, like at home or the community.