EMT I's Flashcards
ICP
pressure in cranial vault
ileostomy
create a stoma
ileus
bowel paralysis
illium
one of three bones to form pelvic ring
IM Injection
Intramuscular
immune response
response to foreign bodies
immunology
study of immune system
impedance threshold device / ITD
limits air into lungs during chest compressions
IN
medication through an atomizer
in loco parentis
acting as a parent
incision
cut in skin
inconsistency
loss of bowel/urinary system
incubation
exposure to symptom time
index of suspicion
awareness of unseen life-threats
infarction
death of body tissue; interruption of blood supply
inferior vena cava
vein; carries blood from lower into heart
inhalation
muscular part of breathing
inspiratory reserve volume
inhaled air amount
insulin
enables glucose to enter bloodstream
intermodal tanks
pressurized/non-pressurized tanks
internal respiration
process of gas exchange in cells and tissues
interstitial space
space between cell s
intracerebral hematoma
bleeding in brain tissue (parenchyma); intraparenchymal hematoma
intranasal
MAD (mucosal atomizer device); naris;
intraosseous injection
IO; Into the bone
intrapulmonary shunting
bypassing of the oxygen poor blood
involuntary
not under conscious control
ischemia
pre-infarction; lack of blood flow
ischemic stroke
stroke; blood flow to a part of the brain is slowed
ischium
one of three bones to form pelvic ring
