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chapter 21

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Burn   an injury to the tissues caused by exposure to thermal, chemical, electrical, or radioactive agents.  
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Crash cart   A specially equipped cart holding and transporting medications, equipment, and supplies  
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Crepitus   A grating sensation caused by fractured bone fragments rubbing against eachother  
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Dislocation   An injury in which one end of the bone making up the joint is separated or displaced from its normal anatomic position  
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Emergency medical services(EMS) system   A network of community resources, equipment, and personnel that provides care to victims of injury or sudden illness  
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First aid   The immediate care administered before complete medical care can be obtained to an individual who is injured or suddenly becomes ill  
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Fracture   Any break in the bone  
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Hypothermia   A life- threatening condition in which the temp of the entire body falls to a dangerously low level  
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Poison   Any substance that causes illness, injury, or death if it enters the body  
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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  
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Seizure   A sudden episode of involuntary muscular contractions and relaxation, often accompanied by a change in sensation, behavior, and level of consciouness  
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Shock   The failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver enought blood to all of the vital organs of the ody.  
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Splint   Any device that immobilizes a body part  
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Sprain   Trauma to a joint, which causes tearing of a ligament  
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Strain   A stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons caused by trauma  
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WOund   A break in the continuity of an external or internal surface, caused by physical means  
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