Abrasion

An abrasion is a superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a brush burn.

Automated external defibrillator (AED)

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are portable, life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest,

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in the blood

Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) (also known as cardiac arrest) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating.

Cardiac Chain of Survival

1) prevention · 2) early CPR · 3) activation of the EMS system · 4) early advanced life support · 5) integrated post cardiac arrest care.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency life-saving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

Chest Compressions

An emergency procedure used to restart a person's heartbeat and breathing after one or both have stopped.

Consent

Consent means to give permission for something.

Defibrillation

The verb defibrillate comes from defibrillation and its roots, de-, "undo-, and fibrillation, "beating in an abnormal way." So when a patient's heartbeat is dangerously abnormal, doctors will sometimes defibrillate it to shock it back into a normal rhythm.

Diabetic Emergency

There are 2 emergency situations in diabetes: Low blood sugar, also called hypoglycemia, and high blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia. In most cases, people with diabetes can help themselves if they have very low or very high blood sugar levels.

First Aid

First Aid – immediate treatment given to someone who is injured or is suddenly ill.

Good Samaritan Laws

: a law providing immunity from liability to a good samaritan (as an off-duty physician) whose negligent administration of aid causes injury.

Heimlich Maneuver

The Heimlich maneuver is a first-aid method for choking that you can use on adults and children

Laceration

A laceration or cut refers to a skin wound.

Puncture

A hole or wound made by a sharp pointed instrument.

Rescue Breaths

Artificial Respiration – process in which air is forced into the lungs. Rescue Breathing

Respiratory Arrest

The common respiratory arrest definition is the cessation of breathing.

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

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

Shock

Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow.

Tourniquets

A device, such as a strip of cloth or a band of rubber, that is wrapped tightly around a leg or an arm to prevent the flow of blood to the leg or the arm for a period of time.