?Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Manual

2021 Standards

This content guide serves as an instruction manual designed to explain the necessary tools to provide effective BLS, whether in or outside of a hospital setting. When equipped with the right tools, it is possible to perform high-quality BLS and restore normal heart rhythm. The content in this guide favors terminology specific to personnel who routinely care for patients. However, non-medical personnel can also benefit from reading this guide, as cardiac arrests are not confined to hospital settings only. Some of the equipment discussed is not applicable for non-medical personnel, such as a bag-valve mask.