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ECE 2 Target Stn 10
ECE2-10 CPR, First Aid and Fire certifications
Term | Definition |
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CPR | (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) helping to support respiration for someone who had no heartbeat or is not breathing |
Civilian First Responder | the person on the scene of an accident or incident that is trained to assist in an emergency |
EMS | Emergency Medical Services - the system that provides help in cases of emergency when we dial 911 |
Shock | Lack of blood circulation to organs and tissues |
Tourniquet | tight bands used to completely stop the blood flow to a wound |
Splint | device used to immobilize a possible fractured bone |
Poisoning | any substance that interferes with normal body function |
Anaphylaxis | a life threatening allergic reaction. symptoms are: wheezing, hives, low blood pressure. |
Respiratory distress | difficulty breathing |
Soft Tissue injuries | damage to muscles ligaments and tendons |
Epinephrine Auto Injector (EPI pen) | premeasured dose of epinephrine that anyone can administer to help relieve allergic reaction |
Hyperventilation | rapid or shallow breathing that can endanger a persons oxygen levels |
Stroke | a blood clot that forms and interferes with healthy circulation |
Asthma | a chronic inflammatory disease of the airway |
Seizures | abnormal electric activity in the brain, can cause shaking, loss of body control and loss of consciousness |
The Good Samaritan Law | a law that protects anyone who attempts to help in an emergency situation against liability suits |
Recovery (Side) Position | a body position used to help stabilize a person who is unconscious |
Rescue Breathing | a life saving maneuver where rescuer inflates the lungs of the victim by breathing into the airway |
Diabetes | an inability of the body to manage or produce insulin |
Heat related illness | physical symptoms that result from dehydration and an usual rise in body temperature |
Lyme Disease | An infection transmitted by the bite of an infected tick |
Control of Bleeding | Pressure on cut, elevation (above heart) of affected area |
Heimlich Maneuver | a quick thrust into the abdomen of a choking victim used to dislodge the object causing the choking |
Frostbite | injury to tissue due to over exposure to cold temperatures |
Hypothermia | a potentially fatal condition where the internal body temperature falls below 95 degrees |
Allergies (common in children) | Peanuts, other nuts, stings, etc. that can cause Anaphylaxis |
AED (Automated external defibrillator) | a battery powered device that can shock a persons heart to restart it during cardiac arrest |
Glove removal | removal of gloves from wrist, while never touching the outside of the gloves |
Stroke risk factors | high blood pressure, overweight, sedentary life style |
Signals of Shock | pale appearance, feeling weak, cool to touch, disorientation |
Non Responsive | a person who does not move, speak, blink or otherwise respond when you speak to them or tap their shoulders. |
Assess Scene Safety | Looking around the area where a sick or injured person is to check for anything that can pose a danger to you or the injured person. (traffic, water, electricity, falling, etc.) |
Universal Precautions | wearing gloves/masks/googles and other protective gear while providing care to avoid contact with bodily fluids |