Abrasion
An area damaged by scraping
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
A medical device designed to analyze the heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to victims of ventricular fibrillation to restore the heart rhythm to normal
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in the blood
Cardiac Arrest
Heart Attack
Cardiac Chain of Survival
The chain of events that must occur in rapid succession to maximize the chances of survival from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Chest compressions, Chest compressions, CHEST COMPRESSIONS
Chest Compressions
Use your hands to push down hard and fast in a specific way on the person's chest
Consent
agreement from a patient
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
The person's blood sugar levels become too low
First Aid
Help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Good Samaritan Laws
Laws about anyone who renders aid in an emergency to an injured or ill person
Heimlich Maneuver
Chokeing stopper
Laceration
skin wound
Puncture
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Rescue Breaths
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Respiratory Arrest
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Signals of a Heart Attack
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Seizures
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Shock
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Tourniquets
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