3.03 MT/KT Flashcards
a/an-
without
ang-
vessel
auto-
self
arterior-
artery
cardio-
heart
cyan-
blue
-gram
picture or tracing
hypo-
abnormally decreased; deficient;beneath;under
-osis
condition of
myo-
muscle
-oxia
oxygen
-pnea
breathing
AED
Automated External Defibrillators
Adult
any person past the age of puberty
Advanced cardiovascular life support
used by trained medical personnel in emergency responses, aid that goes beyond basic life support (BLS) to include airway and pharmacology intervention
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
comprises more complex life support measures sich as supporting ventilation
Airway
the passage by which air reaches a person’s lungs
Angina
condition of chest pain which is intense and central to an area of the chest and could spread
Apnea
not breathing
Arrhythmia
abnormal electrical activity of the heart
BLS
Basic Life Support
Breathing
taking air in and out of the lungs
CAB
sequence for delivering chest compressions and monitoring the airway and breathing
Cardiac Arrest
occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly. Is an ELECTRICAL problem
Cardiac Arrest
occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly. Is an ELECTRICAL problem
Carotid Artery
artery located on side of the neck supplying blood flow to the brain
Child
any person between the ages of one year and before puberty
Chain of Survival
denotes the likelihood of survival with a cardiac emergency
Chest Compressions
the act of applying pressure to someone’s chest in order to help blood flow through the heart in an emergency situation
Conscious
awareness and response, awake
Cricoid Pressure
direct manual pressure on the cricoid cartilage to prevent aspiration and facilitate intubation
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPR Face Mask
piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to create barrier and safely deliver rescue breaths during CPR
Cyanosis
blue skin discoloration resulting from decreased oxygen
Defibrillator
a device that can deliver electrical current to the heart
Defibrillation
administering an electrical shock to the heart to restore heart beat
Diaphoresis
sweating excessively
Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
a graphical representation of electrical impulses produced by the heart.
EMS
Emergency Medical Services
EMS
Emergency Medical ServicesGasp
Gasp
strained inhale of breath
Heart Attack
a condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Is a CIRCULATION problem.
Heart Rate
also known as pulse, a rhythmical throb of arteries when transporting blood throughout the body
Good Samaritan Law
laws that protect those who aid victims of cardiac arrest and other medical emergencies
Hypoxia
oxygen deficiency in body tissues
Infant
any persona less than one year of age
Mouth to mouth
method for delivering ventilation via rescue breaths from the rescuer’s mouth to the victim’s
One-way valve
permitting flow in a single direction, such as the heart pumps blood or a CPR mask valve protects from patients fluids blocking air from the rescuer
Oxygen
life-supporting gas
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
gloves masks, gowns, and other equipment work by health care providers to protect from hazards
Pulse
rate of blood flow to the heart, caused by pulsing movement in arteries, especially in wrist and neck
Recovery Position
laying on the left side of the body in order to decrease the likelihood of aspiration issues
Rescue breathing
providing a breathe for a victim who cannot breathe for himself
Respiration
action of taking a breath
Responsive
quickor able to react or answer
Resuscitate
to revive from unconsiousness or death
Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)
death resulting from an abrupt loss of heart function (cardiac arrest)
Supine
the position where the victim is lying on his back
Trauma
shock or serious injury to the body
Unconscious
to be unaware and unable to respond
Ventricular Fibrillation
a chaotic arrhythmia that causes the heart to quiver rather than contract in a coordinated fashion