Advanced Life Support
/ˈædvənst laɪf səˈpɔrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of clinical interventions used by trained medical personnel to support or restore cardiac and respiratory function in emergency settings, often codified in legal statutes and healthcare regulations.
The paramedics provided advanced life support at the accident scene as authorized by state law.
- (n.) Legal standards governing the provision of advanced life support, including licensure, scope of practice, and liability issues.
Hospitals must comply with advanced life support protocols outlined in healthcare regulations to avoid malpractice claims.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, advanced life support extends beyond medical techniques to include regulatory and liability frameworks governing its provision.
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