CPR 5/3 Flashcards
Obstructed
Blocked
Consciousness
Awareness; full knowledge of what is in ones own mind
Chronic
Continuing a long time, returning; not acute
Hyperglycemia
Increase of blood sugar, as in diabetes
Insulin shock
Condition of excess insulin or lack of blood sugar
Syncope
Fainting; a transient form of unconsciousness
Hypoglycemia
Deficiency of sugar in the blood
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR
A combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest
Airway
Tubular passage for movement of air into and out of the lungs
Compressions
To exert force against, press
Intubation
Insertion of a tube into the larynx for entrance of air
Heat exhaustion
Condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and rapid pulse, as a result of the body overheating
Hypothermia
Below normal body temperature
Post mortem
Pertaining to or occurring during the period after death
Ammonia
Strong smelling inhalants used to revive a person who has fainted