| A | B |
|---|
| anaphylaxis | exaggerated allergic reaction to a foreign protein or other substance |
| asystole | cardiac standstill or arrest, absence of heartbeat |
| bolus | concentrated amt of medication administered rapidly IV |
| bradycardia | slow heart beat, less than 60bpm |
| bronchospasm | involuntary contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi, breathing impaired |
| capnography | measurement of inspired and expired CO2 concentrations |
| cyanosis | bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to inadequate O2 in the blood |
| desaturation | reduction of O2 in the blood |
| diaphoresis | profuse perspiration |
| hemoglobinuria | presence of free hemoglobin in the urine |
| hypermetabolic | increased metabolism |
| pyrexia | fever or febrile condition |
| tachycardia | abnormally rapid heart beat, greater than 100bmp |
| tachypnea | very rapid respirations, greater than 30 per minute |
| urticaria | vascular reaction of the skin, elevated patches redder or paler than surrounding skin, severe itching |
