BLS

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Abbreviation	BLS
Definition	the lowest level of EMS care, which uses primarily less-invasive procedures
Related Terms	Advanced Life Support, Intermediate Life Support
Street Terms
Related Topics	Scope of Practice
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Basic Life Support (BLS) often refers to emergency medical technicians that practice medical care in a basic scope of practice. Emergency Medical Technicians are limited with their skills and can give oxygen, splint and bandage injuries. Emergency medical technicians can also assist in the administration of a patient's own medication, as long as it is in their local scope of practice.