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1. Basic Life Support (BLS) Based on AHA Guidelines

2. Introduction to BLS Definition of Basic Life Support Importance of early intervention Survival chain concept

3. Chain of Survival Early recognition Early CPR Early defibrillation Post-resuscitation care

4. Scene Safety Check environment safety Use PPE Assess patient responsiveness

5. Assess Responsiveness Tap and shout Call for help if unresponsive

6. Activate EMS Call emergency number Get AED if available

7. Assess Breathing and Pulse Check for normal breathing Check carotid pulse (10 seconds)

8. Start Chest Compressions Hand placement Compression rate: 100–120/min Depth: 5–6 cm

9. Rescue Breaths Ratio 30:2 for adults Use barrier device Avoid excessive ventilation

10. AED Use Turn on AED Attach pads Follow voice prompts Deliver shock if advised

11. CPR Cycle Continue 2 minutes cycles Reassess pulse and breathing

12. Adult BLS Algorithm Step-by-step overview

13. Infant and Child BLS Differences in compression depth Use of one or two hands

14. Infant Choking Back blows and chest thrusts

15. Adult Choking Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

16. Recovery Position Steps to position unconscious breathing patient

17. Team Dynamics in BLS Clear roles Closed-loop communication

18. Use of Barrier Devices Face mask Pocket mask Bag-valve-mask

19. Automated External Defibrillator Placement Safety precautions

20. CPR Quality Minimize interruptions Allow full chest recoil

21. Signs of Effective CPR Visible chest rise ETCO2 >10 mmHg

22. Special Circumstances Drowning Trauma Pregnancy

23. BLS in COVID-19 Era PPE importance Hands-only CPR

24. Post-Resuscitation Care Airway management Monitoring Transfer

25. Ethics in Resuscitation When to stop CPR DNR orders

26. Common Errors in BLS Incorrect compression depth Long interruptions

27. CPR Feedback Devices Real-time feedback tools

28. CPR in Healthcare Settings Code blue system

29. BLS for Lay Rescuers Simplified approach

30. BLS Algorithm Review Visual summary

31. Case Study 1 Scenario and discussion

32. Case Study 2 Scenario and outcome

33. Review of Key Points Chain of survival CPR ratio AED use

34. Quiz 1 What is the correct compression rate?

35. Quiz 2 When should you stop CPR?

36. Quiz 3 How do you check for breathing?

37. Summary Importance of immediate action

38. References AHA Guidelines 2020, 2025 update