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| Status Epilepticus | A medical emergency characterized by continuous seizures. |
| Lumbar Puncture | Introduction of a needle into the spinal canal to obtain cerebral spinal fluid for analysis |
| Stevens Johnson Syndrome | A serious inflammatory disease that may be caused by an allergic reaction to certain drugs |
| Idiopathic | Means unknown cause; without a known cause |
| (CPR) Compression Rate | The rate at which CPR compressions are performed (100 per minute) |
| Compression - Ventilation Ratio | The ration of compressions to breaths when performing CPR |
| Carotid Pulse | The site used to check for a pulse in an adult victim requiring CPR |
| Brachial Pulse | The pulse site used to check for a pulse on an infant victim during CPR |
| Asystole | Absence of a pulse; no heartbeat or electrical activity of the heart |
| Ventricular Fibrillation | A quivering heart beat - heart does not beat adequately, but quivers |
| AED | Automated External Defibrillator; equipment used to deliver an electrical shock to the heart of a victim whose heart has stopped. |
| Defibrillation | The delivery of an electrical shock to a victim's chest in an effort to restore a regular heart beat. |
| Hypotension | Low Blood Pressure |
| Hypoglycemia | Low Blood Sugar |
| Incontinence | An inability to control urination or defecation |
| Cyanosis | A condition of blueness |
| Agonal Breaths | Inadequate breaths associated with death |
| Cricoid Pressure | A technique in which pressure is placed on the esophagus while performing artificial respirations to a victim during CPR to reduce the risk of aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs. |
| Apnea | Absence of breath |
| Orthostatic Hypotension | A drop in blood pressure when a person rises up suddenly |
| SIDS | Sudden infant death syndrome |
| Arrhythmia | Absence of a normal heart rythym |
| Seizure | Excessive excitability of neurons in the brain causing involuntary contractions of muscles |
| Epilepsy | A neurological disorder characterized by reccurant episodes of seizures |
| Post - Ictal Period | After a seizure |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram - a test used to determine the electrical activity of the brain |
| CT Scan (CAT Scan) | Computed Tomography - an x-ray that produces an image of a cross section of a tissue. |
| Syncope | Fainting |
| coronary arteries | The arteries that bring blood to the heart muscle |
| CABD | The sequence of steps for CPR, circulation, airway, breathing, defibrillation |
| Myocardial Infarction | Lack of blood suppliy to the heart muscle, a heart attack |
| Advanced Airway | An airway which is placed into the trachea, once in place rescuers do not have to pause compressions to give breaths |
| Orthostatic hypotension | Feeling lightheaded when you rise to a standing or upright position, blood pressure drops |
| Cyanosis | A condition of blueness |
| Aspiration | When an object, liquid or substance is inhaled into the trachea or lungs |
| Emesis | Vomit |
| Suction | To remove a substance using a suction apparatus |
| Oral Hygiene | Cleaning the oral pharynx, teeth and gums |
| Intake and Output | A record that is kept which record the amount of fluid intake and fluid output |
| Comfort and Safety Check | Measures taken by the C.N.A. to ensure that a resident is comfortable and safe after an interaction. |
| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| Hypertension | High Blood Pressure |
| Hyperglycemia | High Blood Sugar |
| Vital Signs | TPR & BP; Temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, & Blood Pressure |
| Fracture | A broken Bone |
| Partial Seizure | A seizure in which only a part of the brain is invloved. A body part may jerk, hearing or vision problems, no loss of consciousness |
| Generalized Seizure | A seizure were the whole brain is involved and the person loses consciousness |
| Lethargic | Tired, drowsy, dull, without energy |
| Atonic Seizure | Also called a drop attack |
| Tonic Clonic Seizure | Best known generalized seizure |
| Bradycardia | Slower than normal heart rate |
| Tachycardia | Faster than normal heart rate |
| Apnea | Stopped breathing |
| Tachypnea | Fast breathing |
| Bradypnea | Slow breathing |
| Hypotension | Low blood pressure |
| Cardiac Arrest | Heart beat has suddenly stopped |
| Respiratory Arrest | Respirations(breathing) has suddenly stopped |
| Rescue Breathing | When rescuers provide breaths for a victim that is no longer breathing |
| Emergency Response System | Personnel trained in the delivery and /or transportation of victims who have life - threatening emergencies |
| Chain of Survival | A metaphor for 5 links of a chain which if followed will increase the likelihood of a positive outcome for a patient who has experienced a cardiac arrest |
| Links of the Adult Chain of Survival | Immediate recognition and activation of EMS; Early CPR with emphasis on chest compressions; Rapid Defibrillation; Advanced Life Support ; Post- Cardiac Care |
| Links of the Pediatric Chain of Survival | Prevent of arrest; Early Bystander CPR; Rapid activation of EMS; Effective Advanced Life Support; Integrated Post - Cardiac arrest care |
| Universal Sign of Choking | Clutching throat |
| Abdominal Thrust (Heimlich Maneuver) | Used to releive choking in a responsive victim above one year of age |
| Rescue Breathing Adults | 1 breath every 5 - 6 seconds |
| Rescue Breathing for infant and children | One breath every 3 - 5 seconds |
| Rate for breaths with an Advanced Airway | One breath every 6 - 8 minutes |
| Gastric Inflation | When air enters the stomach; can be caused if breaths are given too quickly or with too much force. |
| Gastric inflation Consequences | Vomiting, Aspiration, Pneumonia |
