NAAC Glossary beginning with B

Twice a day
( Latin “bis in die”)

Bundle Branch Block

Bilateral

Basic Life Support
Basic life support (BLS) is transportation by ground ambulance vehicle and the provision of medically necessary supplies and services, including BLS ambulance services as defined by the State. The ambulance must be staffed by an individual who is qualified in accordance with State and local laws as an emergency medical technician-basic (EMT-Basic). These laws may vary from State to State or within a State. For example, only in some jurisdictions is an EMT-Basic permitted to operate limited equipment onboard the vehicle, assist more qualified personnel in performing assessments and interventions, and establish a peripheral intravenous (IV) line.

Basic Life Support Emergency

Basic Life Support Non-Emergency

Blood Pressure

Breath Sounds

Bag Valve Mask
a hand-held device used to provide ventilation to a patient who is not breathing or who is breathing inadequately.