Abrasion
an area damaged by scraping or wearing away
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
a portable device that analyzes a person's heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to restore it to normal in cases of sudden cardiac arrest
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
a condition in which carbon monoxide gas is inhaled and interferes with the body's ability to transport oxygen.
Cardiac Arrest
when the heart stops beating suddenly
Cardiac Chain of Survival
when the heart stops beating suddenly
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
an emergency treatment that's done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped
Chest Compressions
use your hands to push down hard and fast in a specific way on the person's chest
Consent
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
Defibrillation
the application of an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm, often used to stop a chaotic rhythm like ventricular fibrillation and allow the heart to start beating normally again
Diabetic Emergency
a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when blood sugar levels become dangerously high or low
First Aid
help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.
Good Samaritan Laws
To encourage bystander intervention in emergencies by providing a legal shield against lawsuits for ordinary negligence.
Heimlich Maneuver
a first-aid procedure for dislodging an obstruction from a person's windpipe
Laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
Puncture
a type of injury that occurs when a sharp object, such as a needle, nail, or knife, pierces the skin and enters deeper tissues.
Rescue Breaths
emergency breaths given to a person who is not breathing or is breathing inadequately
Respiratory Arrest
a medical emergency that occurs when a person stops breathing
Signals of a Heart Attack
chest pain or discomfort, pain or discomfort radiating to the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach, shortness of breath, and cold sweats
Seizures
a temporary episode of abnormal brain activity
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.