Wounds
The first priority in caring for wounds.
Controlling bleeding
Also called hypoperfusion.
Shock
Profuse sweating.
If an object is sticking out of the eye do not do this.
Called coronary thrombosis.
Heart attack
A wound that has no skin opening, but damage to the underlying tissues.
Involves injury to the top layer of skin.
Second-degree burns.
Caused by prolonged exposure or high temperatures.
Heat stroke
Eye injuries always involve the danger of this.
Vision loss
A stroke is caused by this.
Blood clot in a cerebral artery
Avulsion
Damage to the heart muscle from heart attack or cardiac arrest.
Cardiogenic shock
Actual freezing of tissue fluids, accompanied by damage to the skin and underlying tissues.
Frostbite
Chest injuries are usually major medical emergencies because the potential damage to these organs.
Heart and lungs
A temporary reduction in the blood supply to the brain
Occurs when a body part is cut off and separated from the body.
Amputation
Allergic reaction where the body releases histamine causing vasodilation.
Anaphylactic shock
Condition where body temperature is less than 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hypothermia
Do this if a neck injury is suspected.
Get help ASAP
Strong involuntary contraction of muscles.
Convulsion/Seizure
The main pressure point in the arm.
Brachial artery
Comes from loss of body fluid from severe vomitting, diarrhea, or heat illness.
Metabolic Shock
You will have this if you break blisters.
Open wound
Do not give these to a victim of an abdominal injury.
Fluids or food
Caused by insufficient insulin production.
Diabetes mellitus