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active rewarming

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application of an external heat source to rewarm the body of a hypothermic patient.

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air embolism

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gas bubble in the blood stream.

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central rewarming

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applying heat to he lateral chest,neck,armpits, and groin of hypothermic patient.

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conduction

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transfer of heat from one material to another through direct contact.

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convection

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carrying away of heat by currents of air, water, or other gasses/liquids.

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decompression sickness

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a conditio that resuts from nitrogen trapped in the body’s tissues, caused by coming up too quickly.

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drowning

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when you are suffocating underwater due to no oxygen

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evaporation

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the change from liquid to gas.

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hyperthermia

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elevated body temp. above normal, can be life threatening.

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hypothermia

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a cooling decreasing body temp below normal, life threatening.

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local cooling

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cooling/freezing of certin parts of the body.

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passive rewarming

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covering a hypothermic patientand doing other steps to prevent further heat loss and help body rewarm itself

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radiation

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sending out energy, like heat, in waves into space.

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respiration

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breathing. during this body heat is lost as warm air is exhaled from the body.

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toxins

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substances produced by animals or plants that are poisonous to humans.

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venom

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a toxin produced by certain animals such as snakes, spiders,etc,

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water chill

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chilling caused by conduction of heat from the bodywhen the body or clothing is wet.

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wind chill

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chilling caused by convection of heat from body in the presence of air currents.

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air embolism

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bubble of air in the bloodstream.

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ataxic respirations

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pattern of irreg. and unpredictable breathing commonly caused by brain injury.

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autonomic nervous system

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controls involuntary symptoms

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central nervous system

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the brain and the spinal cord

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central neurogenic hyperventilation

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a pattern of rapid and deep breathing caused by injury to the brain.

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cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

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the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.

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Cheyne-Stokes breathing
distinct pattern of breathing characterized by quickening and deepening respirations followed by a period of apnea.
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concussion
mild closed head injury without detectable damage to the brain,
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contusion
a bruised brain caused when the force of a blow to the head is great enough to rupture blood vessels.
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cranium
the bony parts of the head and neck that make up the skull
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dermatome
an area of the skin that is innervated by a single spinal nerve
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foramen magnum
opening at the base of skull through which a spinal cord passes from the brain,
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hematoma
a collection of blood within the skull or brain
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herniation
pushing of a portion of the brain downward toward the foramen as a result of increased intracranial pressure.
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intracranial pressure (ICP)
pressure inside the skull
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laceration
(in brain injuries) a cut to the brain
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malar
the cheekbone (also called the zygomatic bone)
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mandible
lower jawbone
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maxillae
the two fused bones froming the upper jaw
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nasal bones
the bones that form the upper third, or bridge of the nose
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nervous system
the brain and spinal cord as well as nerves. controls overall thought sensation, and bodys voluntary and involuntary motor functions.
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neurogenic shock
state of shock caused by nerve paralysis (can sometimes develop from spinal cord injuries)
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orbits
the eye sockets
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periperal nervous system
the nerves that enter and exit the spinal cord b/w the vertebrae, the 12 pairs of cranial nerves, and all of the body's other motor and sensory nerves.
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arterial bleeding
bleeding from an artery
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capillary bleeding
bleeding from capillaries, characterized by slow oozing flow of blood.
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cardiogenic shock
shock brought on by the hear's inadequate pumping action,
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compensated shock
when the patient is developing shock but the body is still able to maintain perfusion,
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decompensated shock
when the body can no longer compensate for low blood or lack of perfusion.
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hemorrhage
severe bleeding
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hemorrhagic shock
shock resulting from blood loss
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hemostatic agents
substances applied to open wounds to stop bleeding (such as powders, dressings or gauze)
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hypoperfusion
the body's inability to adequately circulate blood to the cell's to supply them with oxygen and nutrients.
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hypovolemic shock
shock resulting from blood or fluid loss
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neurogenic shock
hypoperfusion due to nerve paralysis resulting in the dilation of blood vessels that increases the volume of the circulatory system beyond the point where it can be filled.
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perfusion
the supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the body's cells and tissues as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries.
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pressure dressing
bulky dressing held in position with a tightly wrapped bandage, which helps control bleeding with pressure.
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shock
the body's inability to circulate blood to the cells to supply them with nutrients and oxygen.
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tourniquet
a device used for bleeding control that constricts all blood flow to and from extremity
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venous bleeding
bleeding from a vein
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multiple trauma
more than one serious injury
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trauma score
system of evaluating trauma patients according to numerical rating system to determine the severity of patients trauma
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multisystem trauma
one of more injuries that affect more than one body system.
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evisceration
intestine or other internal organ protruding through a wound in the abdomen
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flail chest
fracture of 2 or more ribs in 2 or more places that allows for free movement of the fractured segments
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paradoxical motion
movement of ribs in a flail segment that is opposite ti the direction of movement of the rest of the chest cavity
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pneumothorax
air in the chest cavity
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sucking chest wound
an open chest wound in which air is sucked into the chest cavity.
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tension pneumothorax
type of pneumothorax in which air that enters chest cavity is prevented from escaping
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angulated fracture
fracture where the broken bone segments are at an angle to each other
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bones
hard but flexible living structures that provide support for the body and protect the vital organs
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cartilage
tough tissue that covers the joint end of bones and forms certain body parts like the ear
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closed extremity injury
an injury with no associated opening in the skin
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comminuted fracture
a fracture in which the bone is broken in several places
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compartment syndrome
injury caused when tissuessuch as blood vessels are constricted within a space from swelling or from a tight dressing or cast
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crepitus
grating sensation when fractured bone ends rub together
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dislocation
the coming apart of a joint
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extremities
portions of the skeleton that include the clavicles, scapulae, arms, wrists, hands, and the pelvis, thighs, legs, ankles, and feet.
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fracture
any break in a bone
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greenstick fracture
an incomplete fracture
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joints
places where bones meet
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ligaments
tissues that connect bone to bone
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manual traction
process of applying tension to straighten and realign a fractured limb before splinting
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muscles
tissues or fibers that cause movement of body parts and organs
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open extremity injury
an extremity injury in which skin has been broken or torn through from the inside by an injured bone or from the outside by something thats caused a penetrating wound with associated injury to the bone.

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