Abrasion
the process of scraping or wearing something away.
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
The FDA may require someone who purchases an AED to present a physician's prescription for the device.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in the blood.
Cardiac Arrest
The main cause of cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia.
Cardiac Chain of Survival
early recognition and activation of the emergency response system, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, and advanced life support.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating.
Chest Compressions
Chest compression is the act of applying pressure to someone's chest in order to help blood flow through the heart in an emergency situation.
Consent
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
Defibrillation
the stopping of fibrillation of the heart by administering a controlled electric shock in order to allow restoration of the normal rhythm.
Diabetic Emergency
Diabetes is a long-term medical condition where the body cannot produce enough insulin. Sometimes those who have diabetes may have a diabetic emergency, where their blood sugar level becomes too high or too low. Both conditions could be serious and may need treatment in hospital.
First Aid
help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available."an expert in emergency first aid"
Good Samaritan Laws
The Good Samaritan statute states that its purpose is to encourage people to help others who are in trouble, and to volunteer their assistance without compensation. It is also designed to ensure that rescuers act responsibly in providing emergency care.
Heimlich Maneuver
a first-aid procedure for dislodging an obstruction from a person's windpipe in which a sudden strong pressure is applied on the abdomen, between the navel and the rib cage.
Laceration
What are lacerations? A laceration or cut refers to a skin wound. Unlike an abrasion, none of the skin is missing. A cut is typically thought of as a wound caused by a sharp object, like a shard of glass.
Puncture
a small hole in a tire resulting in an escape of air.
Rescue Breaths
Rescue breathing is a lifesaving technique that involves exhaling into the airway and lungs of a person who has stopped breathing. A person performing rescue breathing takes a range of steps, including checking whether the person is conscious and removing any obstructions from their airway.
Respiratory Arrest
The common respiratory arrest definition is the cessation of breathing. Respiratory arrest is usually the endpoint of respiratory distress that leads to respiratory failure.
Signals of a Heart Attack
Common heart attack symptoms include: Chest pain that may feel like pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching. Pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or sometimes the upper belly. Cold sweat.
Seizure
What is a seizure? A seizure is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells (also called neurons or nerve cells) that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements (stiffness, twitching or limpness), behaviors, sensations or states of awareness. Seizures are not all alike.
Shock
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience.
Tourniquets
- a device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage.