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Chapter 11
BLS Resuscitation
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04/30/2012

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abdominal-thrust maneuver
Definition
the pre - a circumferential chest compression device composed of a constricting band and backboard that is either electrically or pneumatically driven to compress the heart by putting ferred method to dislodge a severe airway obstruction in adults and children; also called the Heimlich maneuver.
Term
advanced life support (ALS)
Definition
advanced lifesaving procedures, some of which are now being provided by the EMT.
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basic life support (BLS)
Definition
noninvasive emergency lifesaving care that is used to treat medical conditions, including airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest.
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Definition
the combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions used to establish adequate ventilation and circulation in a patient who is not breathing and has no pulse.
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gastric distention
Definition
a condition in which air fills the stomach, often as a result of high volume and pressure during artificial ventilation.
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head itlt-chin lift maneuver
Definition
a combination of two movements to open the airway by tilting the forehead back and lifting the chin; not used for trauma patients.
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impedance threshold device (ITD)
Definition
a valve device placed between the endotracheal tube and a bag-mask device that limits the amount of air entering the lungs during the recoil phase between chest compressions.
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jaw-thrust maneuver
Definition
technique to open the airway by placing the fingers behind the angle of the jaw and bringing the jaw fowrad; used for patients who may have a cervical injury.
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load-distributing band (LDB)
Definition
a circumferential chest compression device composed of a constricting band and backboard that is either electrically or pneumatically driven to compress the heart by putting inward pressure on the thorax.
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mechanical piston device
Definition
a device that depresses the sternum via a compressed gas-powered plunger mounted on a backboard.
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recovery position
Definition
a side-lying position used to maintain a clear airway in unconscious patients without injuries who are breathing adequately.
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