First aid

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emergency first response medical treatment

collection of supplies and equipment that is used to give medical treatment

first aid procedure

In medicine, triage (, ; ) is a process by which care providers such as medical professionals and those with first aid knowledge determine the order of priority for providing treatment to injured individuals and/or inform the rationing of limited supplies so that they go to those who can most benefit from it. Triage is usually relied upon when there are more injured individuals than available care providers (known as a mass casualty incident), or when there are more injured individuals than supplies to treat them.

Choking, also known as foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO), is a phenomenon that occurs when breathing is impeded by a blockage inside of the respiratory tract. An obstruction that prevents oxygen from entering the lungs results in oxygen deprivation. Although oxygen stored in the blood and lungs can keep a person alive for several minutes after breathing stops, choking often leads to death.

medical device used to hold issues together after a break up

assisted breathing to support life

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placement of a tube into the trachea through the mouth or nose to provide a patient with oxygen and anesthesia

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American surgeon widely credited as the inventor of the Heimlich maneuver (1920-2016)

single-use glove worn during medical examinations and procedures

Puncture wound caused by a bee's stinger

placement of patient on side to prevent pulmonary aspiration

ammonium carbonate used in the past to restore consciousness after fainting

Pharmaceutical product used as an emergency treatment for anaphylaxis

medical device used to maintain or open a patient’s airway

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wound caused by the bite or sting of an insect

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aluminized plastic sheet used to protect against heat in space

emergency phone number for relatives

legal protection for rescuers

period of time following a traumatic injury during which there is the highest likelihood that prompt medical and surgical treatment will prevent death

artificial ventilation using exhaled air from the rescuer

gas mixture used as anesthetic and for pain relief

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The AVPU scale (an acronym from "alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive") is a system by which a health care professional can measure and record a patient's level of consciousness. It is mostly used in emergency medicine protocols, and within first aid.

special room for medical examinations and treatments

pads of cotton used for sanitary applications

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procedures to limit dangerous levels of bleeding

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airway management procedure

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porous surgical tape used for closing small wounds

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Clinical deterioration detection system

temporary facility (often a tent, table, or general rest area) established to provide supplies to endurance event participants or medical first aid and provisions during major events

anti Choking simulation training equipment

Mnemonic acronym in emergency medicine

volunteer first aid worker trained in street demonstrations.

used to stop blood loss in an emergency

bandage infused with oils

help given to people with mental health problems

Disposable medical supply