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HIV
retrovirus that combines with host cell through bodily fluids or sexual contact
musculoskeletal assessment
a logical process used to accurately evaluate extent of musculoskeletal injury
primary survey
initial assessment of a patient used to treat or manage visible life threatening problems
secondary survey
gathers specific information about the injury from the patient, systematically assesses vital signs and symptoms, and allows for a more detailed evaluation of the injury.
sling
device used to limit shoulder/elbow motion as well as to support the arm
hypovolemic shock
stems from trauma in which there is blood loss
manual conveyance
used to move a mildly injured individual a greater distance then they could walk
OSHA
occupational safety and health administration, establish standards to follow
sharps container
a designated container for sharps, usually indicated with bright orange/red with biohazard label
swathe
used with a sling to stabilize arm in case of shoulder dislocation or fracture. apply after cervical sling, wrap completely around torso
indirect transmission
from an infected person to an uninfected person occurs when infectious agents travel by means of inanimate objects, such as water, food, towels, clothing, and eating utensils.
infectious disease
the invasion or infection of a host (person or animal) by microorganisms called pathogens.
pathogen
causes disease by disrupting a vital body process or stimulating immune system (bacteria, virus, etc)
SAM splint
a thin, pliable aluminum covered by padding when shaped it becomes rigid, is reusable
SOAP note
(subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) provides a standard format for recording injury information obtained from on-site, sideline, or clinical evaluations.
immunization
vaccinations against several potential serious infectious conditions
neurogenic shock
caused by general dilation of blood vessels within the cardiovascular system
pandemic
a disease outbreak that infects the world
septic shock
occurs from a severe, usually bacterial, infection. Toxins liberated from the bacteria cause small blood vessels in the body to dilate
shock
occurs when a diminished amount of blood is available to the circulatory system—that is, when the vascular system loses its capacity to hold the fluid portion of the blood because of dilation of the blood vessels. When shock occurs, a quantity of plasma moves from the blood vessels into the tissue spaces of the body, leaving the blood cells within the vessels, causing stagnation and slowing the blood flow.
HOPS note
involves collecting information about an existing injury or illness and then making a decision about what the problem may be
internal bleeding
bleeding inside the body that may be caused by major trauma, belly cavity, chest, muscles
pressure points
there are 11 points, can be used as a method to slow hemorrhage
rapid form immobilizer
The rapid form vacuum immobilizer is widely used by both EMTs and athletic trainers. It consists of styrofoam chips contained inside an airtight cloth sleeve that is pliable. This splint can be molded to the shape of any joint or angulated fracture through the use of Velcro straps. A handheld pump sucks the air out of the sleeve, giving it a cardboardlike rigidity.
spine board
a rigid device used to stabilize a patient with presumed spinal injury, used for transport