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
Flushed
Sudden reddish coloration of the skin
Poison
A substance that, if taken internally or applied externally, is a threat to life
Emergency
An unexpected occurrence or situation demanding immediate action
Universal emergency medical identification UEMI
Worn by patients who have conditions that could have emergency episodes, such as heart conditions, diabetes, epilepsy
Diaphoresis
Profuse sweating
Ingested
To eat
Prophylactic
Preventing disease
Emergency medical services
EMS
A group that provides out of hospital care to patients experiencing a medical emergency
Coma
Abnormal deep stupor from which a person cannot be aroused by external stimuli
Urgent
Requiring immediate attention
Heat cramps
Painful, brief muscle cramps that occur during exercise or work in a hot environment; muscles may spasm or jerk involuntarily
Seizure
A sudden attack of pain, disease, or certain symptoms
Heatstroke
A severe condition caused by impairment of the body’s temperature-regulating abilities, resulting from prolonged exposure to excessive heat
Frostbite
A condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold
Coroner
An official who investigates a sudden, suspicious, or violent death to determine the cause
Trauma
Any injury, physical or mental
Cessation
Ceasing or discontinuing
Myocardial infarction
MI
Blockage of a coronary artery that interrupts the flow of blood to the heart muscle
Aspiration
Act of inhaling fluid into lungs after vomiting
Exhaustion
Extreme fatigue
