Emergency & Critical Care

BLS vs ACLS: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?

BLS (Basic Life Support) covers core resuscitation skills such as CPR and defibrillation for all healthcare workers, while ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) adds advanced interventions like medications and rhythm management for those managing cardiac emergencies. ACLS builds on BLS.

DDr Ahmed Habib Jul 2, 2026 6 min