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

At low concentrations, gaseous carbon dioxide appears to have little toxicological effect. At higher concentrations, it leads to an increased respiratory rate, tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, and impaired consciousness. Concentrations >10% may cause convulsions, coma and death.

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops pumping.

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.

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.

Defibrillation

An apparatus used to control heart fibrillation by the application of an electric current to the chest wall or heart.

Diabetic Emergency

Their blood sugar level becomes too high or too low

First Aid

Help is given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.

Good Samaritan Laws

Anyone who renders aid in an emergency to an injured or ill person.

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 results in an escape of air.

Rescue Breaths

You gently breathe into a person's mouth every few seconds.

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 seizure is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells.

Shock

A critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body.

Tourniquets

Bands that are tied around an arm or leg when bleeding is uncontrollable due to a severe wound like a gunshot, stabbing, or heavy machinery accident.