Abrasion
the process of scraping or wearing something away.
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. When too much carbon monoxide is in the air, the body replaces the oxygen in the red blood cells with carbon monoxide.
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)
a medical procedure involving repeated compression of a patient's chest, performed in an attempt to restore the blood circulation and breathing of a person who has suffered cardiac arrest.
Chest Compressions
use your hands to push down hard and fast in a specific way on the person's chest. Compressions are the most important step in CPR .
Consent
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
Defibrillation
delivers an electrical shock across the chest, either by placing a pair of manual paddles on the chest or through the application of adhesive “hands-free” pads
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
consensus agreement favors good "public policy" to limit liability for those who voluntarily perform care and rescue in emergency situations
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 skin wound
Puncture
a small hole
Rescue Breaths
a type of first aid that's given to people who have stopped breathing
Respiratory Arrest
the cessation 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 burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells
Shock
the body's response to a sudden drop in blood pressure
Tourniquets
a true one-handed device proven to be 100% effective, completely occluded blood flow of an extremity in the event of a traumatic wound with significant hemorrhage