Advanced life support (ALS) expands on BLS with the addition of airway equipment, cardiac monitoring, manual defibrillation, and medications used in cardiac arrest, with increased focus on working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Resuscitation Council (UK) - Adult advanced life support
ALS can also refer to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In North and South America, ALS can be used generically to refer to motor neurone diseases.
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