First Aid
Definition of first aid
medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred
Definition of disease prevention
measures taken to reduce the risk of developing or contracting a disease
Definition of neuroscience
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, its functions, and its disorders.
Definition of a Neurosurgeon
Performs surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
Healthcare careers that are related to first aid
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
Nurses
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (EMNP)
Disaster Recovery Manager
Flight Surgeon
Paramedics
Things we can do to prevent disease
Practice good hygiene
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Avoid sharing personal items
Stay home when sick
Be aware of your family history
Neuroscience careers
- Neurologist
- Neurosurgeon
- Psychiatrist
- Physician's Assistant
Definition of a Psychiatrist
Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders, often with an understanding of the brain's role.
First 3 steps for emergency situations
1. Check the scene for danger
2. Call for medical help, if needed
3. Provide care
Healthcare Careers Related to Disease Prevention
Pathologists
Radiologic Technologists
Phlebotomists
Medical Assistants
Registered Nurses
Epidemiologists
Parts of the nervous system (there is three parts)
- Brain
- Spinal cord
- nerves
Definition of Paramedics
Highly trained medical professionals who provide advanced emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings.
What is CPR? Demonstrate it
It is an emergency life-saving procedure performed when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. CPR combines chest compressions and rescue breaths
CDC's Purpose
protects people in the United States and around the world by preventing, detecting, and responding to disease threats
The definition of a neuron
A type of cell that receives and sends messages from the body to the brain and back to the body
Definition of a Speech Pathologist
Helps individuals with speech, language, and swallowing disorders, often addressing the neurological basis of these issues.
Definition of a rapid body survey
Uncovering Hidden Injuries By systematically examining each body part, from head and neck to pelvis, legs, and arms, healthcare providers can detect visible signs of trauma, assess stability, and ensure the well-being of patients in critical situations.
Steps Epidemiologists take to stop an outbreak ( there is 8) - Name at least 3
1. Establish the Existence of an Outbreak
2. Verify the Diagnosis
3. Define and Identify Cases
4. Perform Descriptive Epidemiology
5. Determine Who is at Risk
6. Develop Hypotheses
7. Evaluate Hypotheses
8. Implement Control Measures
Name two parts of a neuron ( if you can name all the parts, you get double points)
- body
- dendrites
-nucleus
-axon terminals
- axon
- nodes of ranvier
- myelin sheath
Definition of Epidemiologist
investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in populations.