Medical Emergencies - Ch. 20 Flashcards
Aura
Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a paroxysmal attack, such as an epileptic attack.
Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Devices used for application of external electrical shock to restore normal cardiac rhythm and rate.
Cardiac arrest
Sudden stoppage of cardiac output and effective circulation.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Artificial substitution of heart and lung action as indicated for cardiac arrest or apparent sudden death resulting from electric shock, drowning, respiratory arrest, and other causes.
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke or brain attack)
Condition with sudden onset caused by acute vascular lesions of the brain; often followed by permanent neurological damage.
Epistaxis
Nosebleed;
Hemorrhage from the nose.
Hemorrhage
Escape of blood from the vessels; bleeding
Hyperglycemia
Abnormally increased concentration of glucose in the blood.
Hypoglycemia
Abnormally diminished concentration of glucose in the blood.
Lethargy
Abnormal drowsiness or stupor;
A condition of indifference.
Pallor
Paleness
Shock
Condition of profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance characterized by failure of circulatory system to maintain adequate perfusion of vital organs.
Syncope
Temporary suspension of consciousness as a result of generalized cerebral ischemia;
Faint or swoon.
Urticaria
Vascular reaction, usually transient, involving the upper dermis, representing localized edema caused by dilation and increased permeability of capillaries. Development of wheals (hives).
Ventricular fibrillation
Disorganized cardiac rhythm.
