What Are Basic Life Support Immediate Life Support
Immediate life support (ILS) is a set of medical interventions initiated to save the life of someone who is suffering from a potentially life-threatening condition. ILS can be provided in several different settings, including hospitals, ambulances, and even at the scene of an
accident. The goal of ILS is to stabilise the patient until they can be transported to a more definitive care facility, such as a hospital.
Trained medical professionals, such as paramedics or emergency medical technicians provide ILS. However, ILS may also be provided by laypersons with little or no medical training in some cases. In these cases, ILS is typically limited to essential interventions, such as CPR or an automated external defibrillator (AED).
The interventions used in ILS are generally those that laypersons can perform with little or no medical
training. These interventions include things like CPR , the use of an AED and some more complex interventions can
include airway management and medication administration.
ILS is a vital part of the emergency medical system and can often mean the difference between life and death for patients suffering from potentially life-threatening conditions. If you think someone is suffering from a potentially life-threatening condition, don’t hesitate to call 999 or 112 in the UK. Every second counts when providing ILS.
Immediate life support training is designed to prepare you for emergencies where someone’s life is at stake. The course typically covers basic life support skills such as CPR and how to use an automated defibrillator.
Our immediate life support course is around 14 hours long. It includes a prerequisite to complete an online course before the classroom training. Although it may seem like a lot of time, remember that you could be dealing with a life-or-death situation. It’s essential to have the skills and knowledge to deal with these situations effectively.
If you want to learn more about Immediate Life Support training, please get in touch with one of our expert trainers today. We would be happy to answer any questions you have.