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General Terms
Basic terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abandonment | failure of the EMT to continue emergency medical treatment. |
| Abdominal Subdiaphragmatic Thrust Maneuver | a series of 6 to 10 manual thrusts into the upper abdomen, just above the umbilicus and well below the xiphoid to relieve upper airway obstruction; also called the Heimlich maneuver. |
| Abductio | moviment d'una extremitat respecte la línia mitjana |
| Abruptio Placentae | early separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus. |
| Abuse | a cause of injury that can take the form of beatings, burns, rape, attempted murder, etc |
| Acidosis | a condition caused by accumulation of acid or loss of base in the body. |
| Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) | a fatal disease first noted in 1978 an caused by a virus. It is spread through direct contact with the blood, semen, or oral secretions of infected individuals. |
| Activated Charcoal | powdered charcoal that has been treated to increase its powers of adsorption; used as a general-purpose antidote. |
| Actual Consent | consent actually given by a person authorizing the EMT to provide care or transportation. |
| Acute Abdomen | a term indication the presence of some abdominal process that causes the sudden irritation of the peritoneum and intense pain. |
| Acute Cholecystitis | inflammation of the gallbladder |
| Acute Epiglittitis | a bacterial infection of the epiglottis. In children it can cause swelling severe enough to cause airway obstruction. |
| Acute Pulmonary Edema | severe fluid buildup in the lungs that usually occurs following acute myocardial infarction. |
| Alkali | any compound of an electropositive element with an electronegative hydroxyl ion or similar ion. Alkalis can cause severe burns. |
| Alkaline | having a pH above the normal level of 7.45. |
| Alkalosis | a condition in which excessive breathing, as from hyperventilating, “blows off” too much carbon dioxide. The patient experiences shortness of breath, This response is common in psychological stress. |
| Alopecia | Loss of hair. |
| Alpha Radiation | a form of ionizing radiation that poses little danger; these rays are easily stopped by paper, a few inches of air, or light clothing. |
| Amino Acids | organic compounds that form the chief structure of proteins. |
| Amphetamines | stimulants that are taken to produce a general mood elevation, improve task performance, suppress appetite, or prevent sleepiness; common forms are “speed,” “uppers,” or “Bennies.” |
| Anaphylactic Shock | severe shock caused by an allergic reaction. |
| Anaphylaxis | the most severe form of an allergic reaction resulting in shock. |
| Anatomic Position | position of a patient standing erect, facing the examiner, arms at the side, and palms facing forward. |
| Aneurysm | a weakened, bulging area of a blood vessel. |
| Angina Pectoris | chest pain with squeezing or tightness in the chest caused by an inadequate flow of blood to the heart muscle. |
| Anisocoria | unequal size of the pupils of the eyes. |
| Anorexia | loss of hunger or appetite. |
| Anoxia | lack of oxygen. |
| Anterior Surface | the front surface of the body, facing the examiner. |
| Aorta | the major artery leaving the left side of the heart, which carries freshly oxygenated blood to the body. |
| Aortic Valve | a valve that guards the aortic opening in the left ventricle of the heart and prevents backflow into the left ventricle. |
| Aphasic | unable to speak. |
| Apneic | having no spontaneous breathing. |
| Appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix. |
| Appendix | a small tubular structure that is attached to the lower border of the cecum in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. |
| Aqueous Humor | the fluid in front of the lens of the eye. |
| Arachnoid | middle layer of the tree layers of tissue that envelop the brain and spinal cord; lies between the dura mater and the pia mater. |
| Arteriosclerosis | a disease characterized by a thickening and destruction of the arterial walls, caused by fatty deposits within them; the arteries lose the ability to dilate and carry oxygen-enriched blood. |
| Ascending Colon | part of the colon that lies in the vertical position on the right side of the abdomen, extending up to the lower border of the liver. |
| Auditory Nerves | nerves transmitting hearing sensations to the brain. |
| Aura | the first phase of a generalized epileptic seizure. It is a sensation experienced by the patient that a seizure is about to occur. |
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