Abrasion

the process of scraping or wearing something away.

Automated external defibrillator (AED)

used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in the blood.

Cardiac Arrest

a sudden, sometimes temporary, cessation of function of the heart.

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 lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating

Chest Compressions

the act of applying pressure to someone's chest in order to help blood flow through the heart in an emergency situation

Consent

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

give permission for something to happen.

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

their 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

to encourage people to help others who are in trouble, and to volunteer their assistance without 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

a small hole in a tire resulting in an escape of air.

Rescue Breaths

a lifesaving technique that involves exhaling into the airway and lungs of a person who has stopped breathing

Respiratory Arrest

the absence 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

Seizure

a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain.

Shock

an acute medical condition associated with a fall in blood pressure, caused by such events as loss of blood, severe burns, bacterial infection, allergic reaction, or sudden emotional stress, and marked by cold, pallid skin, irregular breathing, rapid pulse, and dilated pupils.

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.