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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

ACEP Now

In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel. Instead of actors, Red Cross training videos use actual physicians, nurses, and support staff to demonstrate clinical decision making and teamwork. It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course.

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Prehospital Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

RebelEM

Outcomes with advanced versus basic life support in blunt trauma. Is advanced life support better than basic life support in prehospital care? Overall pooled favorable neurologic outcome: 13 studies 43.5% (95%CI 32.3-55.0) Resuscitation. 2016;98:79–84. 2020 Sep;220(3):783-786. Ann Emerg Med.