Abrasion

An area damaged due to scraping or wearing away.

Automated external defibrillator (AED)

Used to help people experiencing cardiac arrest.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Occurs when breathing in carbon monoxide fumes, can result in severe illness/death.

Cardiac Arrest

Failure of the heart.

Cardiac Chain of Survival

The chain of events that create the highest chance of survival after cardiac arrest.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Used to restart someones heartbeat after it stops.

Chest Compressions

Giving strong rapid pushes to the chest to keep blood flowing

Consent

permission

Defibrillation

the stopping of the fibrillation of the heart

Diabetic Emergency

When someones blood sugar levels are too low

First Aid

Help given to someone hurt or sick, until full medical treatment is available.

Good Samaritan Laws

Offers legal protection to individuals in need of medical aid.

Heimlich Maneuver

Used to stop an individual from choking

Laceration

A wound generated by the tear of soft body tissue.

Puncture

A small hole made by a sharp object

Rescue Breaths

Mouth to mouth cpr

Respiratory Arrest

The cestation of breathing.

Signals of a Heart Attack

Chest Pain, cold sweat, fatigue, etc

Seizures

Uncontrolled electrical activity.

Shock

A critical condition brought on the sudden stop of blood flow.

Tourniquets

A device to stop blood flow from a part of the body.