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Hematuria

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Blood in the urine

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Melena

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Black foul smelling tarry stool containing digested blood

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Evisceration

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The displacement of organs outside of the body

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Flank

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The region below the rib cage and above the hip

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Guarding

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Involuntary muscle contractions of the abdominal wall to minimize the pain of abdominal movement, a sogn of peritonitis

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Peritoneal cavity

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The abdominal cavity

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Peritoneum

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The membrane lining the abdominal cavity (parietal peritoneum) and covering the abdominal organs (visceral peritoneum)

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Retroperitoneum

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The potential space located posterior (behind) the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen

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Cardiac tamponade

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Compression of the heart as the result of buildup of blood or other fluid in the paricardial sac, leading to decreased cardiac output

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Commotio cordis

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A blunt chest injury caused by a sudden direct blow to the chest that occurs during the critical portion of a persons heartbeat

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Crepitus

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A grating or grinding sensation caused by fractured bone ends or joints rubbing together

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Flail chest

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A condition in which two or more adjacent ribs are fractured in two or more places or in association with a fracture of the sternum so that segment of the chest wall is effectively detached from the rest of the thoracic cage

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Flutter valve

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A one way valve that allows air to leave the chest cavity but not return. Formed by taping three sides of an occlusive dressing to the chest wall leaving the fourth side open to ve the valve

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Hemopneumothorax

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The accumulation of blood and air in the pleural space of the chest

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Hemothorax

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A collection of blood in the pleural cavity

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Myocardial contusion

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Bruising of the heart muscle

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Open pneumothorax

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Sucking chest wound

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Pericardium

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The fibrous sac that surrounds the heart

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Pneumothorax

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An accummulation of air or gas in the plueral cavity

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Spontaneous pneumothorax

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A pneumothorax that occurs when a weak area on the lung ruptures in the absence of major injury, allowing air to leak into the plueral space

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Pleural space

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The cavity that exists between the lungs and underneath the chest wall

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Tachypnea

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Rapid respirations

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Tension pneumothorax

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An accumulation of air and gas in the pleural cavity that progressively increases pressure in the chest that interferes with cardiac function with potentially fatal results

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Traumatic asphyxia

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A pattern of injuries seen after severe force is applied to the chest forcing blood from the great vessels back into the head and neck

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Vented chest seal

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An occlusive dressing design to allow air to escape through the dressing but not be drawn back in

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Mediastinum

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We’re all the great vessels of the body are located

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Fascia

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Fibrous tissues that cover all Skeletal muscle

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Smooth muscle

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Involuntary muscle because it is not under voluntary control of the brain performs much of the automatic work of the body found in the walls of most tubular structures of the body

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Skeletal muscle

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Also called striated muscle because of its characteristic stripes attaches to the bones and usually crosses at least one joint. This type of muscle is also called voluntary muscle because it is under direct voluntary control of the brain responding to commands. Supplied by arteries veins and nerves

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Carpals

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Wrist bones

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Metacarpals

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Hand bones

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Phalanges

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Finger bones

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Calcaneus

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Heel bone

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Metatarsal

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Foot bones

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Phalanges

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Toe bones

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Tarsals

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Ankle bones

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Patella

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Knee cap

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Joint

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Formed where two bones come into contact

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Fracture

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Broken bone

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Comminuted

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A fraction which the bone is broken into more than two fragments

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Epiphyseal

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A fracture occurs in a growth section of a child born in may result in growth abnormalities

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Green stick

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An incomplete fracture that passes only partway through the shaft of a bone but may still cause substantial angulation, occurs in children

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Oblique

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A fraction which the bone is broken at an angle across the bone

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Pathologic

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A fracture of weakened or deceased bone seen in patients with osteoporosis infection or cancer often produced by minimal force

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Spiral

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A fracture caused by twisting or spinning force

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Transverse

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A fracture that occurs straight across the bone this is usually the result of a direct and relatively high energy blow

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Ecchymosis

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Discoloration of surrounding soft tissues around fractures

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Amputation

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An injury in which part of the body is completely severed

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Articular cartilage

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A pearly white layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces contact services on the ends of bones in synovial joints

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Compartment syndrome

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Swelling in a confined space that produces dangerous pressure may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue

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Crepitus

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A greeting or grinding sensation or sound caused by fractured bone and sore joints rubbing together

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Displaced fracture

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Fracture which bone fragments are separated from one another producing deformity in the limb

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False motion

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Movement that occurs in a bone at a point where there is no joint indicating a fracture also called free movement

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Joint

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The place where two bones come into contact

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Ligaments

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Bands of fibrous tissue that connects bones to bones ligaments support and strengthen a joint

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Nondisplaced fracture

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Hairline fracture

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Position of function

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A hand position in which the wrist a slightly dorsiflex and all finger joints are moderately flexed

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Reduce

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To return a dislocated joint or fractured bone to its normal position to set

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Sprain

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A joint injury involving damage to supporting ligaments and sometimes partial or temporary dislocation of bones

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Strain

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Stretching or tearing of a muscle also called a muscle pull

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Zone of injury

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Area of potentially damage soft tissue Adjacent nerves and blood vessels around an injury to a bone or a joint

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Air embolism

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The presence of air in the veins which can lead to cardiac arrest if it enters the heart

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Ambient temperature

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The temperature of the surrounding environment

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Bends

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A common name for decompression sickness

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Breath holding syncope

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Loss of consciousness caused by decreased breathing stimulus

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Conduction

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The loss of heat by direct contact or one a body part comes into contact with a colder object

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Convection

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The loss of body heat caused by air movement such as a breeze blowing across the body

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Decompression sickness

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A painful condition seen in Dairis Hua send too quickly in which gas especially nitrogen forms bubbles in blood vessels also known as the bends

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Diving reflex

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The slowing of the heart rate caused by submersion in Coldwater

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Dysbarism injuries

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Any signs and symptoms caused by the difference between the surrounding atmospheric pressure in the total gas pressure in various tissues fluids and cavities of the body

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Evaporation

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The conversion of water or another fluid from a liquid to a gas

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Frostbite

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Damage to tissues as a result of exposure to cold freezing body parts

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Homeostasis

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A balance of all systems of the body

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Hymenoptera

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A family of insects that includes bees wasps ants

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Hyperthermia

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A condition in which the body core temperature rises to 101°F or more

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Hypo thermia

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A condition in which the body core temperature falls below 95°F

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Radiation

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The transfer of heat to colder objects in the environment by radiant energy for example he gained from a fire

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Respiration

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The inhaling and exhaling of air

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Reverse triage

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A triage process used in treating multiple victims of a lightning strike in which efforts are focused on those who are in respiratory and cardiac arrest

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Turgor

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The ability of the skin to resist deformation tested by gently pinching skin on the forehead or back of hand

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Mesentary

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a fold of the peritoneum which attaches the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, spleen, and other organs to the posterior wall of the abdomen.

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Epistaxis

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Bleeding from the nose

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Paradoxical motion

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descent of one hemidiaphragm and ascent of the opposite one during inspiration.

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Diuretic

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sometimes called water pills, help rid your body of salt (sodium) and water.

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