Abrasion
An area damaged due to scraping or wearing away.
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
Used to help people experiencing cardiac arrest.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Occurs when breathing in carbon monoxide fumes, can result in severe illness/death.
Cardiac Arrest
Failure of the heart.
Cardiac Chain of Survival
The chain of events that create the highest chance of survival after cardiac arrest.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Used to restart someones heartbeat after it stops.
Chest Compressions
Giving strong rapid pushes to the chest to keep blood flowing
Consent
permission
Defibrillation
the stopping of the fibrillation of the heart
Diabetic Emergency
When someones blood sugar levels are too low
First Aid
Help given to someone hurt or sick, until full medical treatment is available.
Good Samaritan Laws
Offers legal protection to individuals in need of medical aid.
Heimlich Maneuver
Used to stop an individual from choking
Laceration
A wound generated by the tear of soft body tissue.
Puncture
A small hole made by a sharp object
Rescue Breaths
Mouth to mouth cpr
Respiratory Arrest
The cestation of breathing.
Signals of a Heart Attack
Chest Pain, cold sweat, fatigue, etc
Seizures
Uncontrolled electrical activity.
Shock
A critical condition brought on the sudden stop of blood flow.
Tourniquets
A device to stop blood flow from a part of the body.