first aid Flashcards
ambulance
a vehicle specially equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.
burn
an injury caused by exposure to heat or flame.
dibetes
a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine.
immobilization
refers to the process of holding a joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace. This is done to prevent an injured area from moving while it heals.
anaphylaxis
an acute allergic reaction to an antigen (e.g. a bee sting) to which the body has become hypersensitive.
epilepsy
a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
rash
a group of red spots on the skin that is caused by an illness or a reaction to something
swelling
an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid
angina
a condition marked by severe pain in the chest
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
faint
weak and dizzy; close to losing consciousness.
seizure
a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain
symptoms
a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease
asthma
a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing
defibrillation
the stopping of fibrillation of the heart by administering a controlled electric shock in order to allow restoration of the normal rhythm.
