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Life support encompasses a range of medical treatments and techniques aimed at sustaining life in emergency situations where vital organs fail. From basic life
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Life support encompasses a range of medical treatments and techniques aimed at sustaining life in emergency situations where vital organs fail. From basic life support, such as CPR and the Heimlich maneuver, to advanced life support procedures, these interventions are crucial in increasing the chances of survival. Performed by healthcare providers, emergency medical technicians, and sometimes bystanders, life support is a critical aspect of emergency medicine, significantly influenced by pioneers like [[peter-safar|Peter Safar]] and [[james-elam|James Elam]], who developed modern CPR techniques.