EMT D's Flashcards
danger (hot) zone
high danger
DCAP-BTLS
Deform, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures/Penetrate, Burn, Tender, Lacerations, Swelling
Dead Space
space that does not participate in gas exchange
decay
unstable attempts to stabilize by changing structure
decompensated shock
late shock, blood pressure falls
decubitus ulcers
sores by pressure of skin against surface for long period of time / bedsores
deep venous thrombosis
forming of a blood clot within the large veins of an extremity followed by prolonged immobilization
delirium tremens / DT
withdrawal of alcoholics. Restless, fever, sweating, seizures. Can be fatal
dependent edema
swelling of ground-most body parts, collection of fluid in tissues, sign of Congestive Heart Failure
dependent lividity
blood settling in lowest part of body, definitive sign of death
depositions
oral questions, under oath
dermis
inner layer of skin
diabetes mellitus
lack of insulin
diabetic ketoacidosis / DKA
hyperglycemia, accumulation of acids
diaphoretic
light or profuse sweating
diastole
relax of the heart
diastolic pressure
pressure that remains during heart relaxation
diffusion
movement of gas. High -> Low
dilation
widening
diphtheria
pseudomembrane forms in larynx
direct injury
brain injury
direct laryngoscopy
look at airway with a laryngoscope
dirty bomb
radiologic explosive
displaced fracture
fracture which bone fragments separate
dissecting aneurysm
layers of an artery separate
distributive shock
widespread dilation of smaller arterioles
diverticulitis
inflammation of the small pockets in the intestines
diving reflex
slowing of heart rate in cold water
dysarthria
slurring of speech
dyspnea
shortness of breath
dysrhythmia
abnormal heart rhythm
