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CPR (BLS) First Aid

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CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation A combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest
MI Myocardial infarction Blockage of a coronary artery that interrupts the flow of blood to the heart muscle
AED Automated external defibrillator A portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm
CVA Cerebrovascular accident A stroke; hemorrhage in the brain
Trauma Any injury, physical or mental
Hemaorrhage Abnormal discharge of blood either internally or externally for any vessel
Diaphoresis Profuse sweating
Shock Drop in blood pressure, rapid and weak pulse, patient is a pale and clammy
Anaphylaxis A hypersensitive reaction of the body to a foreign protein or drug, symptoms severe enough to cause shock or even death
Abrasion An injury caused by rubbing or scraping off the skin
Avulsion An injury in which a body structure is forcibly detatched
Laceration A cut or tear
Compression To exert force against, press
Insulin shock A condition caused by excess insulin or lack of blood sugar
Diabetic ketoacidosis A condition caused by too little insulin, leading to a build up of ketones in the blood. Can lead to diabetic coma or even death.
Aspirate Take in by suction
Syncope Fainting, a transient form of unconsciousness
Seizure A sudden attack of pain, disease or certain symptoms
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