Abrasion

the process of scraping or wearing something away

Automated external defibrillator (AED)

help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest

Carbon monoxide poisoning

occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in the blood

Cardiac Arrest

when a person's heart stops pumping blood around their body and they stop breathing normally

Cardiac Chain of Survival

the chain of events that must occur in rapid succession to maximize the chances of survival from sudden cardiac arrest

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

a first aid technique that can be used if someone is not breathing properly or if their heart 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

give liability protection against "ordinary negligence

Heimlich Maneuver

abdominal thrusts

Laceration

a skin wound

Puncture

make a puncture in (something)

Rescue Breaths

a first aid technique that's done when someone 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

Seizures

a sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit

Shock

an acute medical condition associated with a fall in blood pressure

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