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Abdominal Thrust A technique used to force air out of the lungs, expelling obstructions from a victims airway abrasion An open wound characterized by a scraping away of only the outer portion of the skin Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Airborne Pathogens A pathogen that is spread by tiny droplets sprayed during breathing, coughing, or sneezing Airway The passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs amputations An open wound characterized by a surgical or traumatic removal of a body part Anaphhylaxis (anaphylatic shock) A severe life threatening allergic reaction caused by exposure to certain allergins Automated external defibrillator (AED) An external defibrillator capable of cardiac rhythm which can deliver a electric shock to a cardiac arrest victim Avulsions An open wound characterized by a part or structure of the body being forcibly torn or cut away Bacteria Microscopic organisms that can live in water, soil, or organic material, or within the bodies of plants, animals and humans Bandage Any material used to hold a dressing in place Biological death The point when breathing and circulation stop, brain cells die due to lack of oxygen, and vital organs begin to deteriorate Blood borne pathogens A pathogen that is spread when the blood of other body fluids of one person come into contact with an open wound or sore of another Bone Hard yet flexible tissue that provides support for the body as well as protection for vital organs Brachial artery Artery located on the inside of the upper arm, between the biceps and triceps Capillary refill The filling of blood vessels that connect small veins with small arteries Cardiac arrest A state when the victim is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no carotid pulse to indicate circulation Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) A method of artificially restoring and maintaining a victims breathing and circulation Carotid pulse The most reliable indication that the victim's heart is functioning and to determine the severity of the victims condition during the assessment process; felt on either side of the neck Cartilage Connective tissue that covers the outside of the end of bones; helps for certain flexible structures of the body and allows for smooth movement of bones at joints Chemical burn Burn caused by acids or alkalis coming into contact with the skin Chest thrust A maneuver used to force obstructions from a victims airway; used instead of abdominal thrusts when the victim has abdominal injuries, is in late stages of pregnancy, is too obese for abdominal thrusts to be effective, or is an infant Clinical Death The moment breathing and circulation stop, reversible condition if basic life support is begun immediately Closed fracture Broken bone where there is no break in the skin at the site of the fracture Convulsion Violent uncontrolled muscle contractions Coronary artery disease A disease caused when fatty deposits build up in the walls of the arteries that feed the heart (often referred to as coronary heart disease Dermis Second layer of the skin containing nerves, hair follicles, and sweat glands Diabetes A condition brought on when the body does to produce a sufficient amount of insulin Diabetic coma Overly high levels of glucose in the bloodstream (i.e. hyperglycemia) dislocation when a bone is pushed/pulled out of alignment from a joint Dressing Any material applied to a wound to control bleeding and prevent contamination Electrical burn Burn that occurs when the body becomes a conduit for electrical current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) First aid and medical services, rescue procedures and transportation, or other related activities necessary to ensure the health or safety of a person in imminent peril Emergency rescue personnel Any person who is a peace officer, employee or member of a fire department, or firefighting agency of the federal, state, city, or county government Epidermis outer most layer of the skin Epilepsy A medical condition characterized by seizures that recur without apparent reason Epinephrine A hormone produced by the body; when administered as a medication, it will constrict blood vessels and dilate the bronchi oles helping to open a victims airway Fainting A form of shock characterized by sudden unconsciousness Finger sweep Opening the victims mouth by grasping both the tongue and lower jaw in hand the inserting the index finger along the victims cheek then the throat to hook the object First degree burn Damage only to the epidermis, also known as a superficial burn