Abrasion
a injury when skin rubs off
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
a medical device to analyze the hearts rhythm
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
some signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.
Cardiac Arrest
When the heart suddenly or unexpectedly stops pumping blood
Cardiac Chain of Survival
the chain of events that must occur in rapid succession to maximize the chances of survival from sudden cardiac arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
rescues breathing by mouth to mouth and chest compression to pump blood into the brain
Chest Compressions
used in CPR to pump blood from the heart into the brain
Consent
when a person gives you permission to give them care
Defibrillation
use of electrical current to help your heart return to a normal rhythem
Diabetic Emergency
when your blood sugar level becomes either too high or too low
First Aid
medical attention after an injury at a location where it occurs
Good Samaritan Laws
a law where you just have to try and help others in a injury and won't get in trouble if u accidentally hurt them
Heimlich Maneuver
an emergency procedure to perform when someone is chocking on a foreign object
Laceration
A injury In witch skin and tissues are cut or torn
Puncture
when something like a sharp nail or knife goes through the skin or tissue
Rescue Breaths
a lifesaving technique that involves exhaling into the airway and lungs of a person who has stopped breathing
Respiratory Arrest
the absence of breathing
Signals of a Heart Attack
- Chest pain or discomfort. ...
- Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. ...
- Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back.
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms or shoulders.
- Shortness of breath.
Seizure
A seizure is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements
Shock
the body's response to a sudden drop in blood pressure
Tourniquets
an effective way of stopping bleeding from an extremity