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AIDS
no protection against even the simplest infections and thus is extremely vulnerable to developing a variety of illnesses, opportunistic infections, and cancers cannot be stopped
bloodborne pathogens
viruses transmitted through contact with blood or other bodily fluids
distributive shock
a medical emergency where your body can’t get enough blood to your heart, brain, and kidneys
epistaxis
nosebleed
hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
arterial bleeding
hemorrhage or bleeding flowing in bright red spurts
bandage
strip of cloth or other material used to cover a wound or hold a dressing in place
dressing
covering, protective or supportive, that is applied to an injury or wound
endemic
regular cases often occurring in a region
external bleeding
stems from open skin wounds, such as abrasions, incisions, lacerations, punctures, and avulsions
anaphylactic shock
the result of a severe allergic reaction caused by food is insect stings, or drugs or by inhaling dust, pollens, or other substances
cardiogenic shock
the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to the body
diastolic pressure
the residual pressure when the heart is between beats
EAP
prearranged emergency action plan
hemiplegia
inability to move one side of the body
ambulatory aid
support or assistance given to an injured patient who is able to walk
capillary bleeding
bleeding that exudes from the tissue and is a reddish color
CPR
cardiopulmonary rescue
epidemic
unusually high number of cases in a region
half ring splint
for fractures of the femur, offers the best support and immobilization
air splint
a clear, plastic splint that is inflated with air around the affected part and can be used for extremely splinting, but its use requires special training. Provides support and pressure to body part and gives a clear view for x-ray examination
baroreflex
negative feedback mechanism that regulates arterial blood pressure
direct transmission (definition and 3 types)
human contact
contact between body surfaces (touching, sexual intercourse)
droplet spread (inhalation of contaminated air droplets)
fecal-oral spread (feces on host’s hands are brought into contact with new host’s mouth)
epidemiology
study of factors affecting the health and illness of individuals and populations
HIPS note
history, inspection, palpation and number of special tests