Abrasion
the process of scraping or wearing something away
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest
Carbon monoxide poisoning
occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in the blood
Cardiac Arrest
when a person's heart stops pumping blood around their body and they stop breathing normally
Cardiac Chain of Survival
the chain of events that must occur in rapid succession to maximize the chances of survival from sudden cardiac arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
a first aid technique that can be used if someone is not breathing properly or if their heart 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 stopping of fibrillation of the heart by administering a controlled electric shock in order to allow restoration of the normal rhythm
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
give liability protection against "ordinary negligence
Heimlich Maneuver
abdominal thrusts
Laceration
a skin wound
Puncture
make a puncture in (something)
Rescue Breaths
a first aid technique that's done when someone has stopped breathing
Respiratory Arrest
the absence of breathing
Signals of a Heart Attack
Chest pain or discomfort; Shortness of breath; Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, back, arm, or shoulder; Feeling nauseous, light-headed, or unusually tired
Seizures
a sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit
Shock
an acute medical condition associated with a fall in blood pressure
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