Abrasion
wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction
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
the chain of events that must occur in rapid succession to maximize the chances of survival from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)
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 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
The Good Samaritan law is rooted in the ancient biblical parable, defining a "Good Samaritan" as an individual who intervenes to help and assist another person without any prior obligation or expectation of compensation
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 deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Puncture
make a puncture in (something)
Rescue Breaths
exhaling into the airway and lungs of a person who has stopped breathing
Respiratory Arrest
Interruption of pulmonary gas exchange for > 5 minutes may irreversibly damage vital organs, especially the brain
Signals of a Heart Attack
Chest pain that may feel like pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching
Seizures
a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain
Shock
a sudden, unexpected, and often unpleasant or offensive event, or the emotional or physical reaction to such an event
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