Basic Life Support (BLS)
Immediate life-saving care such as CPR and emergency response that helps sustain life during cardiac arrest, breathing failure, or sudden unconsciousness until medical professionals arrive.
Why Basic Life Support Matters
Early response during emergencies can significantly improve survival outcomes and reduce long-term complications.
- Supports life until medical help arrives
- Critical during cardiac arrest & choking
- Empowers communities to save lives
What is Basic Life Support?
Basic Life Support refers to the immediate care provided to a person experiencing a life-threatening emergency, aimed at preserving life until advanced medical care becomes available.
Immediate Emergency Care
Early recognition and rapid response to support breathing and circulation during critical emergencies.
Non-Invasive Life Support
CPR and choking assistance performed without medical equipment, accessible to trained individuals.
Bridge to Advanced Care
Helps sustain vital functions and improves survival until professional medical teams arrive.
When is Basic Life Support Needed?
Basic Life Support is required in sudden and critical situations where immediate action can help maintain breathing and circulation until trained medical professionals arrive.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
When the heart unexpectedly stops beating and blood flow to vital organs is interrupted.
Breathing Has Stopped
When a person is not breathing normally or has stopped breathing altogether.
Unresponsive Collapse
When a person collapses and does not respond to voice or physical stimulation.
Severe Choking
When the airway is blocked and the person cannot breathe or speak.
Basic Steps of Basic Life Support
In a medical emergency, following a clear sequence of actions helps maintain breathing and circulation until trained medical help arrives.
Check Safety & Response
Make sure the surroundings are safe and check if the person responds.
Call for Emergency Help
Contact emergency services or ask someone nearby to make the call.
Start CPR
Begin chest compressions and rescue breathing if you are trained.
Continue Until Help Arrives
Keep providing life-saving support until professionals take over.
Who Should Learn Basic Life Support?
Basic Life Support is a valuable life-saving skill that can be learned by individuals from all walks of life, not just healthcare professionals.
Students & Youth
Young individuals can play a crucial role in responding to emergencies at schools, colleges, and public places.
Teachers & Staff
Educators and staff members are often first responders during emergencies in institutions.
Parents & Caregivers
Parents and caregivers equipped with BLS skills can respond effectively to emergencies at home.
Workplace & Community Members
Office staff, security personnel, and community volunteers can help save lives before medical help arrives.
Community Training
Workshops conducted to build essential life-saving skills within communities.
Emergency Awareness
Campaigns that promote early recognition and response during emergencies.
School Programs
Introducing Basic Life Support awareness among students and educators.
Certification
Recognized BLS certification supporting workplace and community readiness.
ATG Health Care Foundation & Life-Saving Initiatives
ATG Health Care Foundation works to improve health outcomes through awareness, education, and community-focused initiatives.
By promoting life-saving skills such as Basic Life Support, ATG aims to empower individuals, strengthen community preparedness, and support timely action before professional medical care becomes available.
Want to Learn More About BLS Training?
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