First aid
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- 3. attack A medical emergency where blood flow to the heart is blocked, damaging heart muscle.
- 4. accident (Stroke) A medical emergency where blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts, causing brain damage.
- 5. exhaustion A heat-related illness marked by heavy sweating, weakness, and nausea, often due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
- 9. A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh, often irregular or jagged.
- 10. A serious wound in which tissue is forcibly torn away from the body.
- 11. An injury where a bone is forced out of its normal position at a joint.
- 12. A dangerous drop in body temperature below normal, usually due to prolonged exposure to cold.
- 14. Excessive or abnormal sweating, often due to a medical condition or shock.
- 16. cramps Painful muscle spasms caused by dehydration and loss of electrolytes due to heat and exertion.
- 17. A wound caused by the skin rubbing or scraping against a rough surface, resulting in superficial skin damage.
- 19. The invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms in the body, causing illness or tissue damage.
- 21. Harm caused by swallowing, inhaling, or coming into contact with harmful substances.
- 22. Materials used to cover wounds, hold dressings in place, or support injured body parts.
- 24. A critical condition where the body isn't getting enough blood flow, leading to organ failure; often caused by trauma or severe illness.
- 25. aid Immediate care given to a person suffering from a sudden illness or injury until full medical treatment is available.
- 26. The process of prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition to ensure the most urgent cases receive treatment first.
- 27. A sterile covering placed directly over a wound to protect it and promote healing.
- 28. coma A life-threatening condition where a person with diabetes becomes unconscious due to extremely high or low blood sugar levels.
- 31. shock A severe drop in blood sugar levels, typically in someone with diabetes who has taken too much insulin.
- 32. Damage to the skin and underlying tissues caused by freezing temperatures.
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- 1. Excessive or uncontrolled bleeding, either internal or external.
- 2. Medical emergency where blood flow is blocked
- 6. resuscitation (CPR) A life-saving technique involving chest compressions and rescue breaths used when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
- 7. A temporary loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain.
- 8. Any break in the skin or tissue caused by injury, including cuts, scrapes, or punctures.
- 10. The surgical or accidental removal of a limb or body part.
- 13. stroke A severe, life-threatening condition caused by the body overheating, often with confusion, unconsciousness, and lack of sweating.
- 15. An injury to a muscle or tendon caused by overstretching or tearing.
- 18. A clean, straight cut into the skin, usually caused by a sharp object like a knife or scalpel.
- 20. A break, crack, or splintering of a bone.
- 21. A small but deep wound caused by a pointed object piercing the skin.
- 23. An injury to a ligament caused by stretching or tearing it, often at a joint like the ankle or wrist.
- 29. Damage to the skin or deeper tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.
- 30. A sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles, often associated with seizures.