It Beats
This bottom of the heart.
Ventricle
The system that transports blood to the body
Circulatory System
The system that promotes air exchange and provides oxygen to the body
Respiratory System
Gloves, Mask, Gown
PPE
Cells that carry oxygen
Red Blood Cells
The top of the heart
Atria
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
Artery
The two main air passages that branch from the trachea into the lungs
Lungs
Historical events that lead to the importance of Emergency Medicine
War
Cells that fight infection
White Blood Cells
The main artery that carries blood away from the heart
Aorta
A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
Vein
The two main air passages that branch from the trachea into the lungs
Bronchi
The practice of assessing an environment for potential hazards to ensure the well-being of yourself, your team, the patient
Scene Safety
Liquid part of the blood that carries nutrients and waste
Plasma
Muscular organ that pumps blood through the body
Heart
Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins
Capillaries
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange happens
Alveoli
An emergency procedure used during cardiac or respiratory arrest that involves chest compressions, often combined with artificial ventilation
CPR
Parts that help blood clot
Platelets
The force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels
Blood Pressure
These ensure that blood moves in the correct direction and prevents it from flowing backward
Valves
A muscle under the lungs that helps with breathing
Diaphragm
A portable, life-saving device designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest
AED
This is the liquid connective tissue that keeps your body alive, made up of plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets
Blood