Medication for Anaphylaxis, Injected into body with a needle
What is Epinephrine
100
Electronic device programmed to recognize and shock 2 types of Heart rythms, VF and Pulseless VT
What is AED
100
Protective covering put on a wound to help control bleeding, absorb blood, and prevent further contamination
What is A Dressing
200
Paramedics, Police Officers, Firefighters are also called ___
What is EMS
200
Never use this to take the pulse of a casualty
What is Thumb
200
A condition of "over breathing" which can be caused by Acute Anxiety or Emotional Stress. Sometimes occurs for no reason
What is Hyper Ventilation
200
If a blood clot blocks a narrowed artery in the brain and the part of the brain beyond the clot doesn't get the oxygen it needs, and the brain tissue dies
What is Stroke
200
When a part of the body such as a Toe, Foot, or Leg has been partially or completely cut off
What is Amputation
300
Casualty's Temp, Pulse, Respiration, and level of consciousness
What are Vital Signs
300
Has 4 Steps
*Scene Survey
*Primary Survey
*Secondary Survey
*Ongoing Casualty Care
What is Emergency Scene Management (EMS)
300
A respiratory illness in which the person has repeated attacks of shortness of breath, often wheezing and coughing
What is Asthma
300
Disorders of the heart and blood vessels
What is Cardiovascular Disease
300
Occurs when a portion of the body is crushed under heavy weight
What is Crush Injury
400
If you leave the casualty after they accept your offer to help them, this is called ___________
What is Abandonment
400
Use this to find and examine other injuries and Illness that may need First Aid
What is Head to Toe Examination
400
A life threatening breathing emergency resulting from a severe allergic reaction
What is Anaphylaxis
400
Also Known as the Silent Killer.
What is High Blood Pressure
400
4 TYPES of these:
Heat
Chemical
Electrical
Radiation
What are Burns
500
Signs of _____ _____ are:
*Suspicious Injuries
*Unusually shaped bruises or burns
*Apparent fear of Parent or Guardian
What is Child Abuse
500
When you stay in control of the scene, continue First Aid, and keep the casualty in the best possible condition
What is Ongoing Casualty Care
500
The most obvious sign by someone that they are choking
What is Grabbing the throat
500
A critical factor in determining survival from cardiac arrest
What is Time
500
Burns are classified as ______, ______, or ______.