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chap21CS#8

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burn   an injury to the tissues caused by exposure to thermal,chemcial electrical or radioactive agents  
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crash cart   a specially equipped cart for holding and transporting medications, equipment and supplies needed for lifesaving procedures in an emergency  
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creitus   a gratting sensation caused by fractured bones fragments rubbing against each other  
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dislocation   an injury in which one end of the bone is making up a joint is seperated or displaced from its normal anatomic position  
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EMS   a network of community resources equipment and personnel provides care for a victims injury or sudden illness  
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first aid   the immediate care administered before complete medical care can be obtained to an individual whois injured or suddenly becomes ill  
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fracture   any break in a bone  
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hypothermia   a life threatening condition in which the temp of the entire body falls to a dangerously low love  
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poison   any substance that causes illness injury or death if it enters the body  
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pressure point   a site on the body where an artery lies close to the surface of the skin and can be compressed against underlying bone to control bleeding  
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seizure   a sudden episode of involuntary muscular contractions and relaxation often accompanied by a change in sensation behavior and level of consciousness  
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shock   failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver enoogh blood to all of the vital organs of the body  
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splint   any device that immobilizes a body part  
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sprain   trauma to a joint which causes tearing of a ligament  
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strain   a stretching or tearing of a mucle or tendon caused by trauma  
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wound   a break in the continuity of an external or internal surface caused by physical means  
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