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Blesi8e Ch55 Terms
[MA4] First Aid [Tier 01]
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abrasion | an injury caused by rubbing or scraping of the skin |
| anaphylaxis | a severe and rapid multi-system allergic reaction |
| avulsion | an injury in which a body structure is forcibly detached |
| chemical | a simple or compound substance used in chemical processes |
| cravat | a triangular bandage, folded lengthwise; it may be used as a circular, figure-eight, or spiral bandage to control bleeding or to tie splints in place |
| electrical | charged with electricity; run by electricity |
| foreign body | anything that is not normally found in the location; usually refers to dirt, splinters, and so on |
| friction | resistance of one surface to the motion of another surface rubbing over it |
| immobilize | to keep out of action or circulation; make stationary |
| incision | cut |
| laceration | to cut or tear |
| molten | melted |
| puncture | a hole made by something pointed |
| rabies | an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals; usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal |
| R.I.C.E. | abbrev. for Rest ,Ice, Compression, Elevation, referring to the treatment for sprains and strains |
| shock | a condition in which the pulse becomes rapid and weak, the blood pressure drops, and the patient is pale and clammy |
| splinter | a thin, sharp piece of wood |
| superficial | on the surface |
| thermal | characterized by heat; heat activated |
| wound | an injury to living tissue, especially and injury involving a cut or break in the skin |
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