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anaphylactic shock allergic reaction in which the respiratory system swell to such an extent that air is prevented from entering the lungs
cardiopulmonary respiration (CPR) administered when someone is not breathing and does not have a pulse
closed fracture broken bone that does not break the skin
external bleeding when blood drains to the outside of the body through a break in the skin
first aid providing emergency care to an accident injured or to someone who has suddenly become ill
frostbite skin freezing
golden rule do no further harm
Good Samaritan Act law that protects individuals from liability when the stop to assist someone who has been hurt or is ill
hemorrhage heavy bleeding
hyperthermia temp too high
hypothermia temperature too low
implied consent when consent is implied
internal bleeding bleeding that occurs within the body
joint dislocation when a joint becomes disconnected from its socket
Medic Alert cards, necklaces, or bracelets that specify if the injured has specific health issues
open fracture when the broken bone protrudes through the skin
rescue breathing a technique in which the rescuer breaths for the individual
rescuer person giving care
sprains torn ligament fibers that result in the loosening of a joint
strains (muscle) sudden tearing of muscle fibers during exertion
sucking wound any bubbling from a wound, need sealed immediatly
wound damage to the soft tissue due to violence or trauma
Thinking it Through questions 1. bleeding, pain, shock, and blood loss 2. first aid for bleeding and wounds 3. seeing if the arm is salvageable
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