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Ch.21
Ch.21 Emergency Medical Procedures
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burn- | An injury to the tissues caused by exposure to thermal, chemical,electrical, or radioactive agents. |
crash cart- | a specially equipped cart for holding and transporting medications,equipment, and supplies needed for lifesaving procedures in an emergency. |
crepitus- | a grating sensation caused by fractured bone fragments rubbing against each other. |
dislocation- | An injury in which one end of a bone making up a joint is separated or displaced from its normal anatomic position. |
Emergency medical services (EMS) system- | A network of community resources,equipment, and personnel that provides care to victims of injury or sudden illness. |
first aid- | The immediate care administered before complete medical care can be obtained to an individual who is injured or suddenly becomes ill. |
fracture- | Any break in a bone. |
Hypothermia- | A life-threatening condition in which the temperature of the entire body falls to a dangerously low level. |
poison- | Any substance that causes illness,injury or death if it enters the body. |
pressure point- | A site on the body where an artery lies close to the surface of the skin and can be compressed against an underlying bone to control bleeding. |
seizure- | A sudden episode of involuntary muscular contractions and relaxation, often accompanied by a change in sensation, behavior, and level of consciousness. |
shock- | The failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver enough blood to all of the vital organs of the body. |
splint- | Any device that immobilizes a body part. |
sprain- | Trauma to a joint, which causes tearing of ligaments. |
strain- | A stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons caused by trauma. |
wound- | A break in the continuity of an external or internal surface, caused by physical means. |