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Triage   A process used to prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition  
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First Aid   Immidiate care given to a victim of an injury or illness to minimize the effects of the injury or illness  
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Shock   aka. hypotension  
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symptoms of shock   pale, wet, Heart rate is rapid, BPM in creased  
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Treatment for shock   elevate 12 inches, control bleeding, cover to prevent cooling, keep victim flat on back, NEVER give anything to eat or dirnk  
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Anaphylatic shock   Allergic reaction  
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Cardiogenic shock   damage to muscle of heart from heart attack or cardiac arrest  
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Hemorrhagic shock   Sever bleeding  
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Metabolic shock   loss of body fluid from sever vomiting, diharreah, etc.  
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Neurogenic shock   injury and trauma to brain and/or spinal cord  
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Psychogenic shock   emotional distress such as anger fear or grief  
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Respiratory shock   respiratory distress or arrest  
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Septic   Acute infection  
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Wound   Involves injures to soft tissue, usualy classified as open or closed  
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Abrasion   this type of wound, the skin is scraped off  
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Incision   a cut or injury caused by a sharp object  
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laceration   involves the tearing of tissue by way of excessive force  
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Puncture   caused by a sharp object such as a pin or nail. Risk of tetanus infection likely  
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Avulsion   when tissues is torn or separated from the victims body  
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Amputation   when a part of hte body is cut off  
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Treatment for closed wounds   elevate injured body part if it does not cause more painapply ice or a cold pack(place a gauze pad or towel first)call 911 if the pt complains of sever pain  
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Treatment for Open wounds   wear glovesplace sterile dressing on wound  
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Treatment for lacerations   Apply direct pressure to control bleedingDo not remove dresing- apply additional layers if it is saturated  
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Treatment for Abrasions   wash the wound with soap and water place a sterile bandame over the dressing  
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