abrasion
a superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a brush burn
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
a medical device designed to analyze the heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to victims of ventricular fibrillation to restore the heart rhythm to normal
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in the blood.
Cardiac Arrest
when the heart stops beating suddenly
Cardiac Chain of Survival
early recognition and activation of the emergency response system, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, and advanced life support.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating.
Chest Compressions
use your hands to push down hard and fast in a specific way on the person's chest.
Consent
permission
Defibrillation
delivers an electrical shock across the chest
Diabetic Emergency
blood sugar level becomes too high or too low
First Aid
help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.
Good Samaritan Laws
anyone who renders aid in an emergency to an injured or ill person
Heimlich Maneuver
place a fist slightly above your navel. Grasp your fist with the other hand and bend over a hard surface. Shove your fist inward and upward.
Laceration
a wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body tissue
Puncture
a wound made by a pointed object such as a nail, knife, or sharp tooth
Rescue Breaths
After every 30 chest compressions, give 2 rescue breaths
Respiratory Arrest
the absence of breathing
signs 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
Sudden, uncontrolled body movements and changes in behavior that occur because of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
shock
the body's response to a sudden drop in blood pressure.
tourniquet
A device, such as a strip of cloth or a band of rubber, that is wrapped tightly around a leg or an arm to prevent the flow of blood to the leg or the arm for a period of time.