Abrasion

the process of scraping or wearing something away.

Automated external defibrillator (AED)

An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It's a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.Sep 20, 2024

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning typically occurs from breathing in carbon monoxide at excessive levels. Symptoms are often described as "flu-like" and commonly include headache, dizziness, weakness, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. Large exposures can result in loss of consciousness, arrhythmias, seizures, or death.

Cardiac Arrest

a medical emergency that occurs when the heart stops beating

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)

An emergency procedure used to restart a person's heartbeat and breathing after one or both have stopped

Chest Compressions

giving strong, rapid pushes to the chest to keep blood moving through the body

Consent

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Defibrillation

Defibrillation is a treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, specifically ventricular fibrillation and non-perfusing ventricular tachycardia. A defibrillator delivers a dose of electric current to the heart.

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

offers legal protection to individuals who render aid to any injured person

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

a wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body tissue

Puncture

a small hole in a tire resulting in an escape of air.

Rescue Breaths

Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, a form of artificial ventilation, is the act of assisting or stimulating respiration in which a rescuer presses their mouth against that of the victim and blows air into the person's lungs.

Respiratory Arrest

Respiratory arrest is a serious medical condition caused by apnea or respiratory dysfunction severe enough that it will not sustain the body. Prolonged apnea refers to a patient who has stopped breathing for a long period of time. If the heart muscle contraction is intact, the condition is known as respiratory arrest.

Signals of a Heart Attack

chest pain – a feeling of pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across your chest.

Seizures

the action of capturing someone or something using force.

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.