| A | B |
|---|
| Pneumothorax | Air trapped in the chest cavity |
| Hemothorax | Blood accumulating in the chest cavity |
| Cardiac Tamponade | Blood trapped between the heart and the pericardium |
| Narrowing Pulse Pressure | The difference between the systolic and diastolic BP decreases over time |
| Hypoperfusion | Insufficient perfusion at the cellular level, for any reason |
| Rapid Trauma Assessment | Physical exam of the areas of the body that could kill a patient if seriously injured |
| Detailed Physical Exam | A thorough physical exam best done while en route to the hospital |
| Rapid Transport | Definitive care for a high priority trauma patient |
| Altered Level of Consciousness | The most significant sign of a serious head injury |
| Mechanism of Injury | The processes and forces that cause trauma |
| Rigid Abdomen | Blood stimulation of the peritoneum |
| Trauma | Physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence |
| Index of Suspicion | Anticipation of possible injuries based on the analysis of the event |
| Cavitation | Injury pattern caused by the pressure wave of a bullet |
| Flail Chest | Defect in chest wall that allows for free movement of a segment |
