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