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What Are the Steps of Basic Life Support (BLS)?

The American Heart Association outlines the BLS steps as follows:
Assess the situation to ensure safety.
Check responsiveness by tapping and shouting.
Call for help and activate the emergency response system.
Check breathing and pulse simultaneously.
Start chest compressions if no pulse is detected.
Provide rescue breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a barrier device.
Continue CPR cycles until advanced help arrives, an AED is available, or the patient shows signs of life.

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