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.