allergen
any substance that causes an allergy
anaphylaxis
a severe allergic reaction that can affect the whole body
antihistamine
a drug that slows down or stops the actions of histamine, the substance that causes an allergic reaction
asphyxia
a lack of oxygen that causes breathing to stop may be caused by an obstruction or swelling of the trachea
automated external defibrillator
a medical device that delivers an electric shock through the chest too the hear to stop an irregular heart rythem and allow normal heart rythem to resume
cardiopuliminary resuscitation
An emergency lifesaving procedure in which a series of chest compressions and rescue breaths are given to a person whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped supports blood circulation and breathing.
cyanotic
Blue discoloration of the skin.
filibration
An irregular heart rhythm.
grand mal seizzure
A generalized seizure in which a person may experience a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions.
hands only cpr
Uninterrupted chest compressions given to restore heartbeat and promote blood circulation an alternative procedure for those not trained in conventional CPR.
Heimlich maneuver
series of abdominal thrusts performed to remove an object that is lodged in a person’s airway, preventing the person from breathing.
hemorrhage
Excessive blood loss over a short period of time due to an internal or external injury.
petit mal seizure
A generalized seizure in which the person has impaired awareness and responsiveness, and may lose consciousness
rule of nines
A method of calculating the surface area of the body that has been affected by burns.
shock
A condition in which the body experiences a lack of suffi cient oxygen available to the organs and tissues.
