Acronym | Definition |
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ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
PALS | Pediatric Advanced Life Support |
GCS | Glasgow Coma Scale |
FAST | Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma |
DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
EMS | Emergency Medical Services |
EKG/ECG | Electrocardiogram |
STEMI | ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction |
TBI | Traumatic Brain Injury |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
AED | Automated External Defibrillator |
IV | Intravenous |
CAB | Chest Compressions, Airway, Breathing |
ALS | Advanced Life Support |
BLS | Basic Life Support |
PTSD | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder |
PEA | Pulseless Electrical Activity |
VF | Ventricular Fibrillation |
VT | Ventricular Tachycardia |
NRP | Neonatal Resuscitation Program |