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Chapter 37

Emergency Medical Procedures and First Aid

QuestionAnswer
Burn An injury to the tissues caused by exposure to thermal, chemical, electrical or radioactive agents
Crash Cart A cart for holding and transporting meds, 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 position
Emergency Medical Services System (EMS) A network of community resources, equipment, and personnel that provides care to victims of injury or sudden illness
First aid The immediate care administrated before complete medical care can be provided to people who is injured or suddenly becomes ill
Fracture Any break in a bone
Hypothermia A life threating 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 changes 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 that 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
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