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Emergency Care & Transp. 10th Edition 2011 Jones & Bartlett

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air embolism   show
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ambient temperature   show
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antivenin   show
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bends   show
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breath-holding syncope   show
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conduction   show
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convection   show
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core temperature   show
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decompression sickness   show
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diving reflex   show
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show The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid.  
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dysbarism injuries   show
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evaporation   show
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show Damage to tissues as the result of exposure to cold; frozen or partially frozen body parts are frostbitten.  
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show Painful muscle spasms usually associated with vigorous activity in a hot environment.  
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heat exhaustion   show
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heatstroke   show
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hymenoptera   show
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hyperthermia   show
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show A condition in which the internal body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C), usually as a result of prolonged exposure to cool or freezing temperatures.  
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radiation   show
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show The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.  
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reverse triage   show
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show A system that delivers air to the mouth and lungs at various atmospheric pressures, increasing with the depth of the dive; stands for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.  
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show The ability of the skin to resist deformation; tested by gently pinching skin on the forehead or back of the hand  
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