Sunday, May 19, 2024, 12:51 AM
Site: Southeast Region EMS Council, LLC
Course: Southeast Region EMS Council, LLC (SEREMS LMS)
Glossary: SEREMS ETT Glossary
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Bag-Valve-Mask

A device that allows the rescuer to breathe for the patient by squeezing a self-refilling bag. It can be attached to an oxygen source and provide nearly 100% oxygen to the patient.

Bariatric

Relates to the treatment of obesity.

Best Practices

Accepted medical standards of care. This may be based on evidence (evidence-based practice), but when there is no hard data to guide care, best practices are the combined expert guidance and direction from leading agencies in healthcare on a specific aspect of care.

Bilateral

Both right and left sides. If a patient has bilateral wrist injuries, both wrists are injured.