ALS (Advanced Life Support)

Advanced Life Support (ALS) is a set of medical procedures and interventions used by trained healthcare providers to treat critically ill or injured patients. It involves advanced airway management, medication administration, and defibrillation to restore normal heart rhythm and support breathing. ALS is typically provided in emergency situations like cardiac arrests, severe trauma, or respiratory failure. The goal is to stabilize the patient's condition, improve survival chances, and prepare them for definitive care in a hospital. It builds upon basic life support techniques by adding more advanced equipment and medical knowledge to address complex medical emergencies.