Coastal provides both Advanced (ALS) and Basic (BLS) life support services 24/7, 365 days a year to the many hospitals, skilled nursing
Coastal provides both Advanced (ALS) and Basic (BLS) life support services 24/7, 365 days a year to the many hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and various other health care providers in Brevard, Indian River and Osceola Counties. Our entire fleet stands ready to provide consistent, high quality, patient centered care. Basic Life Support (BLS) care is comprised of Emergency Medical Technicians who are certified in pre-hospital care, having qualifications and equipment to provide basic emergency care. Their capabilities include: monitoring vital signs, patient assessment, airway management, oxygen delivery, application of dressings and bandages, splinting of extremities, spinal immobilization and administering CPR. Advanced Life Support (ALS) care is provided by Paramedics who are licensed in pre-hospital care, having qualifications and equipment to provide BLS capabilities as well as advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring and defibrillation, IV administration, administering of life saving medications and capable of handling severe medical emergencies.