front 1 Abrasion | back 1 the process of scraping or wearing something away. |
front 2 Automated external defibrillator (AED) | back 2 used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest by delivering an electrical shock. |
front 3 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | back 3 a condition in which carbon monoxide gas is inhaled and interferes with the body's ability to transport oxygen |
front 4 Cardiac Arrest | back 4 a sudden, sometimes temporary, cessation of function of the heart. |
front 5 Cardiac Chain of Survival | back 5 a sequence of steps that should be taken immediately after a person experiences cardiac arrest (heart attack) to maximize their chances of survival |
front 6 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | back 6 an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. |
front 7 Chest Compressions | back 7 use your hands to push down hard and fast in a specific way on the person's chest. |
front 8 Consent | back 8 permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. |
front 9 Defibrillation | back 9 a medical procedure that uses an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest. |
front 10 Diabetic Emergency | back 10 a medical procedure that uses an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest. |
front 11 First Aid | back 11 help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available. |
front 12 Good Samaritan Laws | back 12 A good samaritan law is a law that protects individuals who provide emergency assistance to someone in need, preventing them from being held civilly liable for any unintentional injuries that may occur while helping. |
front 13 Heimlich Maneuver | back 13
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front 14 Laceration | back 14 a tear or ragged cut in skin or flesh. |
front 15 Puncture | back 15 make a puncture in (something). |
front 16 Rescue Breaths | back 16 emergency breaths given to a person who is not breathing or is breathing inadequately |
front 17 Respiratory Arrest | back 17 a medical emergency that occurs when a person stops breathing |
front 18 Signals of a Heart Attack | back 18 chest pain or pressure, pain in the upper body, shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea, and lightheadedness |
front 19 Seizures | back 19 a temporary episode of abnormal brain activity that causes involuntary changes in body movement, function, sensation, awareness, or behavior |
front 20 Shock | back 20 .a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience. |
front 21 Tourniquets | back 21 a device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage. |