Adult Basic Life Support

Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) is a set of urgent medical actions to help someone who is unresponsive, not breathing normally, or has no pulse. It involves quickly checking their responsiveness, calling emergency services, and performing chest compressions to circulate blood. If trained, providing rescue breaths can supply oxygen. The goal is to keep oxygen-rich blood flowing to vital organs until professional help arrives. BLS is a critical skill that can save lives during cardiac arrest or other emergencies.