BASIC LIFE

SUPPORT
NSTP 112 (2-B-4)
GROUP 2 PRESENTATION
 Topic Outline
WHAT IS BLS?
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT IMPORTANCE AND
OBJECTIVES
WHO SHOULD UNDERGO BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
TRAINING?
TYPES OF BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
WHERE TO GET BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING
IN THE PHILIPPINES?
HOW TO GET A BLS CERTIFICATION AND HOW
LONG ITS VALIDITY?
 What is BLS?
BLS stands for Basic Life Support which is
designed to equip individuals the necessary
skills and knowledge to respond in life-
threatening emergencies.
Basic Life Support plays a crucial role in
ensuring the well-being of individuals in
emergency situations.
 What is the meaning of
Basic Life Support or BLS?
BLS training is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the
necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively in life-threatening
emergencies
The core principles of Basic Life Support revolve around the assessment of the
situation, activating the emergency response system, starting chest
compressions, and providing rescue breaths.

BLS training goes beyond CPR and also covers other vital skills such as using an
automated external defibrillator (AED) and providing relief for choking
victims. By mastering these skills, individuals can become valuable first
responders in emergency situations, potentially saving lives in the process.
 Basic Life Support Importance
and Objectives
Basic Life Support plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of
individuals in emergency situations. For a person who is experiencing
cardiac arrest, time is highly valuable. Every second counts.
Prompt and effective BLS intervention can mean the difference
between life and death. By learning BLS techniques, you become
equipped with the tools to make a positive impact in critical situations
One of the key importance of Basic Life Support training is the ability
to provide immediate assistance until professional medical help
arrives. In many cases, emergency medical services may take several
minutes to reach the scene.
 Basic Life Support Importance
and Objectives
During this critical time, performing BLS interventions can help sustain
life and provide a higher chance of survival for the victim. BLS training
empowers individuals to take action and be the first line of defense
when faced with life-threatening emergencies.
BLS is a skill that can benefit anyone, regardless of their occupation or
background. Accidents and emergencies can happen anywhere,
whether at home, in public spaces, or at the workplace
It provides individuals with the confidence and knowledge to remain
calm and take immediate action during challenging situations,
potentially saving the lives of loved ones, colleagues, or even
strangers.
Basic Life Support Training
Basic Life Support training courses typically
cover a range of topics and skills necessary for
responding to life-threatening emergencies.
The course content may vary slightly
depending on the training provider and the
level of certification sought. However, the
following are some of the key components
commonly included in BLS training:
Who should undergo Basic Life
Support Training?
Healthcare Professionals Teachers and School Staff
BLS training is a mandatory Teachers and school staff who are trained in
requirement for healthcare Basic Life Support techniques can ensure
professionals, including doctors, the safety and well-being of students,
nurses, paramedics, and other medical providing immediate assistance in case of
staff emergencies

First Responders Parents and Caregivers

Parents and caregivers who undergo
Police officers, firefighters, and
Basic Life Support training can respond
emergency medical technicians
effectively in situations where their
(EMTs) are often the first to arrive
children or dependents require
at the scene of an emergency immediate assistance
Types of Basic Life
Support
CPR Techniques
Use of Automated External Defibrillators
(AED)
Relief for Choking Victims
Recognition of Cardiac Arrest and Other
Emergencies
 Use of Automated
CPR Techniques External Defibrillators
(AED)

AEDs are portable devices used

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
to deliver an electric shock to the
(CPR) is the cornerstone of heart in cases of cardiac arrest.
BLS training. Participants learn BLS training provides instruction
how to perform high-quality on how to recognize when an AED
chest compression, deliver is needed, how to use the device
rescue breaths, and maintain safely, and how to integrate it with
circulation and oxygenation to CPR techniques.
vital organs.
 Relief for Recognition of
Choking Victims Cardiac Arrest and
Other Emergencies

BLS training also covers techniques BLS training teaches participants

for relieving choking in both adults how to recognize the signs and
and infants. Participants learn how symptoms of cardiac arrest,
to identify and respond to choking respiratory arrest, choking, and
emergencies, including the proper other life-threatening emergencies.
application of abdominal thrusts Early recognition and prompt action
(Heimlich maneuver) and back are vital in improving outcomes for
blows victims
Team Dynamics
Effective teamwork is crucial
when responding to emergencies.
BLS training often emphasizes the
importance of communication,
coordination, and roles within a
team to ensure the smooth
delivery of care.
 CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving
technique that's useful in many emergencies in which
someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. For
example, when someone has a heart attack or nearly
drowns. The American Heart Association recommends
starting CPR with hard and fast chest compressions.
This hands-only CPR recommendation applies to both
untrained bystanders and first responders.
 When to seek Starting CPR
emergency help?
If you are untrained and have immediate access Before starting CPR, check:
to a phone, call 911 or your local emergency Is the environment safe for the person?
number before beginning CPR. The dispatcher Is the person conscious or unconscious?
can tell you how to do the proper procedures If the person appears unconscious, tap or shake their
until help arrives. To learn CPR properly, take an shoulder and ask loudly, "Are you OK?"
If the person doesn't respond and you're with
accredited first-aid training course, including
another person who can help, have one person call
CPR and how to use an automated external
911 or the local emergency number and get the AED,
defibrillator (AED).
if one is available. Have the other person begin CPR.
If you are alone and have immediate access to a
If you're afraid to do CPR or unsure how to telephone, call 911 or your local emergency number
perform CPR correctly, know that it's always before beginning CPR. Get the AED if one is
better to try than to do nothing at all. The available.
difference between doing something and doing As soon as an AED is available, deliver one shock if
nothing could be someone's life. instructed by the device, then begin CPR.
 Tips on CPR
Remember to spell C-A-B

The American Heart Association uses the letters C-A-B

to help people remember the order to perform the
steps of CPR.
C: compressions
A: airway
B: breathing
 C-A-B
Compressions: Restore blood flow
Compressions means you use your hands to push down hard and fast in a specific way on
the person's chest. Compressions are the most important step in CPR.
Airway: Open the airway
If you're trained in CPR and you've performed 30 chest compressions, open the person's
airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver. Put your palm on the person's forehead and
gently tilt the head back. Then with the other hand, gently lift the chin forward to open the
airway.
Breathing: Breathe for the person
Rescue breathing can be mouth-to-mouth breathing or mouth-to-nose breathing if the
mouth is seriously injured or can't be opened. Current recommendations suggest
performing rescue breathing using a bag-mask device with a high-efficiency particulate air
(HEPA) filter.
 Starting CPR
1. Put the person on their back on a firm surface.
2. Kneel next to the person's neck and shoulders.
3. Place the lower palm of your hand over the center of the person's chest, between the nipples.
4. Place your other hand on top of the first hand. Keep your elbows straight. Place your
shoulders directly above your hands
5. Push straight down on the chest at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) but no more than 2.4 inches
(6 centimeters). Use your entire body weight, not just your arms, when doing compressions.
6. Push hard at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute. The American Heart Association
suggests performing compressions to the beat of the song "Stayin' Alive." Allow the chest to
spring back after each push.
7. If you haven't been trained in CPR, continue chest compressions until there are signs of
movement or until emergency medical personnel take over. If you have been trained in CPR,
go on to opening the airway and rescue breathing
 To perform CPR on a
child
The procedure for giving CPR to a child age 1 through puberty is essentially the
same as that for an adult — follow the C-A-B steps. The American Heart
Association says you should not delay CPR
Compressions: Restore blood flow
If you are alone and didn't see the child collapse, start chest compressions for
about two minutes. Then quickly call 911 or your local emergency number and
get the AED if one is available.
If you're alone and you did see the child collapse, call 911 or your local
emergency number first. Then get the AED, if available, and start CPR. If
another person is with you, have that person call for help and get the AED while
you start CPR.
 To perform CPR on a
child
Airway: Open the airway
If you're trained in CPR and you've performed 30 chest compressions, open the child's airway
using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver.
Place your palm on the child's forehead and gently tilt their head back.
With the other hand, gently lift the chin forward to open the airway
Breathing: Breathe for the child
Follow these steps for mouth-to-mouth breathing for a child.
1. After using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver to open the airway, pinch the child's nostrils
shut. Cover the child's mouth with yours, making a seal.
2. Breathe into the child's mouth for one second. Watch to see if the chest rises. If it rises, give
a second breath. If the chest doesn't rise, repeat the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver first. Then
give the second breath. Be careful not to provide too many breaths or to breathe with too
much force.
 To perform CPR on a
child
Breathing: Breathe for the child
3. After the two breaths, immediately begin the next cycle of compressions and
breaths. Note: If there are two people available to do CPR on the child, change
rescuers every two minutes — or sooner if the rescuer is fatigued — and give one to
two breaths every 15 compressions.
4. As soon as an AED is available, apply it and follow the prompts. As soon as an
AED is available, apply it and follow the prompts. Use pediatric pads for children
older than 4 weeks old and up to age 8. If pediatric pads aren't available, use adult
pads. Give one shock, then restart CPR — starting with chest compressions — for
two more minutes before giving a second shock. If you're not trained to use an AED,
a 911 operator or another emergency medical operator may be able to give you
directions.
 To perform CPR on a
baby 4 weeks old or
older
If there's no response, call 911 or your local
Cardiac arrest in babies is usually
emergency number, then immediately start
due to a lack of oxygen, such as
CPR.
from choking. If you know that the Follow the compressions, airway and
baby has an airway blockage, breathing method for a baby under age 1.
perform first aid for choking. If you Do not follow this procedure for newborns,
don't know why the baby isn't which include babies up to 4 weeks old.
breathing, perform CPR. If you saw the baby collapse, get the AED, if
First, evaluate the situation. Touch one is available, before starting CPR. If
another person is available, have that
the baby and watch for a
person call for help immediately and get the
response, such as movement.
AED while you stay with the baby and
Don't shake the baby. perform CPR.
 To perform CPR on a
baby 4 weeks old or
older
Compressions: Restore blood flow
1. Place the baby on their back on a firm, flat surface, such as a table or
floor.
2. Imagine a horizontal line drawn between the baby's nipples. Place two
fingers of one hand just below this line, in the center of the chest.
3. Gently compress the chest about 1.5 inches, which is about 4
centimeters.
4. Count aloud as you push in a fairly rapid rhythm. You should push at a
rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute, just as you would when
giving an adult CPR.
 To perform CPR on a
baby 4 weeks old or
older
Airway: Open the airway
After 30 compressions, gently tip the head back by lifting the chin with one hand and pushing
down on the forehead with the other hand. Cover the baby's mouth and nose with your mouth.

Breathing: Breathe for the baby

1. Prepare to give two rescue breaths. Use the strength of your cheeks to deliver gentle puffs of
air, instead of deep breaths from your lungs.
2. Gently puff a breath into the baby's mouth one time, taking one second for the breath. Watch
to see if the baby's chest rises. If it does, give a second rescue breath. If the chest does not rise,
repeat the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and then give the second breath.
3. If the baby's chest still doesn't rise, continue chest compressions.
4. Give two breaths after every 30 chest compressions. If two people are doing CPR, give one to
two breaths after every 15 chest compressions.
5. Continue CPR until you see signs of life or until medical personnel arrive.
 Where to get Basic American Heart
Life Support Training
in the Philippines? Association (AHA)-
Accredited Training
When seeking BLS training Centers Like HSS
in the Philippines, it is Philippines
important to choose a Philippine Red Cross
reputable and certified Local Hospitals and
training provider. Several Healthcare Facilities
organizations offer BLS Online BLS Training
training programs, including:
 How to get a BLS Certification
and how long its validity?
BLS training is typically conducted by certified training providers who
follow standardized guidelines and curriculum.

Upon completion of the training program, participants receive a BLS

certification card, which is valid for a certain period, usually two years.
The certification serves as proof that an individual has successfully
completed the BLS training course and is competent in performing BLS
techniques.

Obtaining a BLS certification not only validates your skills but also
demonstrates your commitment to being prepared for emergencies.
 How to get a BLS Certification
and how long its validity?
Many employers, especially in healthcare settings, require employees to hold
a valid BLS certification. Additionally, individuals who frequently interact with
the public, such as fitness instructors or lifeguards, may also be required to
have a valid BLS certification.

To ensure the quality and consistency of BLS training programs, certification

is often provided by reputable organizations such as the American Heart
Association (AHA), the Philippine Red Cross, or other recognized training
entities.
When choosing a BLS training provider, it is important to verify their
credentials to ensure that you receive the most up-to-date and accurate
training.
Thank you for
listening!