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| cardiopulmonary resuscitation | procedure of providing oxygen and chest compressions to a victim whose heart has stopped beating |
| cerebrovascular accident | also called a stroke or apoplexy; an interrupted supply of blood to the brain, caused by formation of a clot, blockage of an artery, or rupture of a blood vessel |
| diaphoresis | profuse or excessive perspiration, or sweating |
| myocardial infarction | a reduction in the supply of blood the heart resulting in damage to the muscle of the heart |
| triage | a method of prioritizing treatment |
| shock | clinical condition characterized by various symptoms and resulting in an inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to body organs, especially the brain and heart |
| ventilation | process of breathing |
| cardiovascular | pertaining to the heart and blood vessels |
| pulmonary | pertaining to the lungs |
| Anaphylactic shock | an extreme, sometimes fatal, allergic reaction or sensitivity to a specific antigen such as medication, insect sting, or specific food |
| apnea | absence of respiration; temporary cessation of breathing |
| aspiration | process of inhaling food, fluid, or a foreign substance into the respiratory tract |
