| A | B |
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| anaphylactic shock | a severe allergic reaction that causes respiratory distress due to swelling of the upper airways |
| bandage | a strip of binding material used to hold a dressing in place. |
| crash cart/emergency kit | contains all supplies that may be needed during an emergency and that is instantly accessible to anyone in the office. |
| dressing | a sterile covering placed directly over a wound to absorb blood and other body fluids, prevent contamination, and protect the wound from further trauma. |
| first responders | emergency medical service (EMS) providers who are trained to recognize medical conditions, initiate basic life support, and access other parts of the health care system. |
| heat exhaustion | an extreme fatigue due to heat, occurs as the result of sodium and water depletion from the body. |
| hyperglycemia | high blood sugar level |
| hyperthermia | prolonged exposure to extremely hot temperatures often result in an elevated body temperature. |
| hypoglycemia | low blood sugar level |
| hypothermia | results in prolonged exposure to cold or cold water and can cause the core temperature to drop below 95 F. |
| intubate | involves inserting a tube into the trachea as an emergency airway |
| patent | unobstructed |
| primary assessment | asking a few simple questions and doing a simple exam to assess the patients status. |
| Rules of Nines | useful tool for estimating body surface area |
| stat | immediately |
| triage | process of sorting patients according to the seriousness of their condition: also, to assess the emergency care needed by patients |
| ambulation | act of walking |
| atrophy | the decease or wasting away of muscle tissue, occurs rapidly in an inactive patient. |
| contracture | the permanent shortening of the muscle around the joint causing abnormal and sometimes painful positioning of the joint. |
| cryotherapy | using cold for therapeutic |
| diathermy | the therapeutic use of a high-frequency current that induces an electrical field within a portion of the body. |
| effleurage | light stroking movement that may be performed in a circular motion. |
| erythema | redness of the skin |
| exudates | accumulation of fluid, pus, or serum in tissue that may become hard and crusty |
| friction | rubbing or deep stroking that produces an increase in circulation and mild heat within the tissues. |
| gait | one’s manner of walking |
| goniometer | instrument used to measure the range of motion of a joint |
| heat hydrotherapy | the use of warm water as a therapeutic or healing treatment. |
| hemiplegia | a patient who is paralyzed on one side of the body. |
| holistic | practice of medicine that focuses on the whole patient; addresses the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of a patient as well as physical treatment |
| massage | kneading or applying pressure by the hands to a part of the patient’s body to promote muscle relaxation, improve blood circulation and reduce tension. |
| modalities | applications of any therapeutic agent |
| orthotist | designs and fits supportive devices such as braces and splints. |
| petrissage | a kneading or rolling method of message that requires pressing the muscles |
| physiatrist | a medical doctor or osteopath who must complete 4 years of residency training and obtain licensure in the state where he or she practices. |
| physiatry | the therapeutic use of physical agents for the diagnosis, treatment, management, rehabilitation, and prevention of diseases and debilitating illnesses. |
| prosthesis | an artificial replacement of a missing body part |
| prosthetist | specializes in designing, preparing, and fitting prosthetic devices such as artificial limbs. |
| range of motion | is the degree of movement that can be achieved in a specific joint without causing pain. |
| rehabilitation | the process of bringing the patient back as close as possible to his or her normal physical condition after injury or disease. |
| Reiki | involves channeling the body’s energy and spirit through gentle touch and message |
| suppuration | a processes to relieve the internal buildup of pus formation |
| tapotement | light tapping or percussion to relieve congestion that is performed with the hands, the finger tips, or the hands in a cupping position. |
