Abrasion
the process of scraping or wearing something away.
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
An automated external defibrillator or automatic electronic defibrillator is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation ...
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a condition that occurs when a person inhales excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless, odorless gas, which then binds to the hemoglobin in the blood, preventing it from carrying oxygen effectively.
Cardiac Arrest
Sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness.
Cardiac Chain of Survival
early recognition and activation of the emergency response system, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, and advanced life support.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an emergency procedure consisting of chest compressions often combined with artificial ventilation, or mouth-to-mouth in an effort to manually preserve intact brain ...
Chest Compressions
Compressions means you 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. This is called hypoglycaemia.
First Aid
help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.
Good Samaritan Laws
Good Samaritan laws offer legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are, or whom they believe to be injured, ill, in peril, or otherwise incapacitated.
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
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, a form of artificial ventilation, is the act of assisting or stimulating respiration in which a rescuer presses their mouth against that of the victim and blows air into the person's lungs.
Respiratory Arrest
Respiratory arrest is a serious medical condition caused by apnea or respiratory dysfunction severe enough that it will not sustain the body.
Signals of a Heart Attack
- Chest pain that may feel like pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching.
- Pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or sometimes the upper belly.
- Cold sweat.
- Fatigue.
- Heartburn or indigestion.
- Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness.
- Nausea.
- Shortness of breath.
Seizures
the action of capturing someone or something using force.
Shock
Shock is a critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body
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.