unit 8 vocabulary First Aid Flashcards
Ambulance
a vehicle equipped for transporting the injured or sick.
Burn
Damage to the skin or other body parts caused by extreme heat, flame, contact with heated objects, or chemicals.
Diabetes
a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.
Immobilisation
holding an injured joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace to prevent movement while healing. Muscle immobilization, the complete loss of muscle function for one or more muscle groups.
Recovery Positions
a position in which an unconscious person can be lain on the floor, which minimises them from further risk.
Anaphylaxis
a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you’re allergic to, such as peanuts or bee stings.
Conscious
having awareness of oneself and of one’s acts and surroundings.
Epilepsy
a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.
Rash
an area of irritated or swollen skin. Many rashes are itchy, red, painful, and irritated. Some rashes can also lead to blisters or patches of raw skin. Rashes are a symptom of many different medical problems. Other causes include irritating substances and allergies.
Swelling
the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues.
Angina
It’s important to understand the basics. Angina pectoris is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease. It occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t get as much blood as it needs. This usually happens because one or more of the heart’s arteries is narrowed or blocked, also called ischemia.
CPR
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency life-saving procedure that is done when someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. This may happen after an electric shock, heart attack, or drowning. CPR combines rescue breathing and chest compressions.
Faint
Weak and dizzy close to losing consciousness.
Seizure
A seizure is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells (also called neurons or nerve cells) that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements (stiffness, twitching or limpness), behaviors, sensations or states of awareness. Seizures are not all alike.
Symptoms
A physical or mental problem that a person experiences that may indicate a disease or condition. Symptoms cannot be seen and do not show up on medical tests. Some examples of symptoms are headache, fatigue, nausea, and pain.