First aid basics

first degree burn

A burn in which only the epidermis is damaged.

impaled objects

An object which has caused a wound and stays in the wound

third degree burn

Bjrn which destroys the apidermis and dermis and extends into the subconscious layers

Electrical burn

Burn caused when electrical current travel into the body and convert into heat

second degree burn

Burn which affect the second layer of skin, the dermis

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation combination of mouth and chest compressions

Epinephrine

Hormone secreted in response to stress used in medicine as a heart stimulant and bronchial relaxant to open the airway and increase respiration

Conjunctivitis

Inflamación of the eyeball tissue and undersurface of the eyelid

first aid

Initial Care given an illness or injury

strain

Injury occurring when any muscles is overstretch

sprain

Injury occurring when ligament is overstretches and could be partly torn

Hives

Itchy swelling occurring anywhereon the body

anaphylactic shock

Life therarhing allergic reaction which can affect numerous organs at one time

eczema

Red,itchy rash occurring on the face or in the creases of the elbow or behind the knee

Tetanus shot

Vaccine given to prevent tetanus

AED

automatic external defibrillator

Chemical burn

burn caused by exposure to chemicals

Mechanical burn

burns caused by friction on the skin

thermal burn

burns caused by heat exposure

Anithistamines

drugs that interfere with histamine's action and give temporary relief from an allergy

Acetaminophen

pain reliever, fever reducer

Ocular exposure poisoning

when a poisonous substance contacts the eyes

Dermal exposure poisoning

when a poisonous substance contacts the skin

inhalation poisoning

when someone swallows or eats a poisonous substance