GSW First Aid Crossword
Across
- 5. A dangerous drop in body temperature due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures.
- 8. An injury to the ligaments around a joint, causing pain and swelling.
- 10. A strip of material used to bind a wound or to protect an injured part of the body.
- 12. An emergency procedure that combines chest compressions and artificial ventilation to maintain circulatory flow and oxygenation during cardiac arrest.
- 13. A device used for support or immobilization of a limb or spine.
- 14. A burn affecting both the outer layer and the underlying layer of skin, causing redness, swelling, and blistering.
- 15. An injury to a muscle or tendon caused by overstretching or overexertion.
- 16. A portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm.
- 17. An abnormally high body temperature, often due to excessive heat exposure or strenuous exercise.
- 18. A life-threatening condition where the body is not getting enough blood flow, leading to organ failure.
Down
- 1. A severe burn affecting deeper tissues, causing white or blackened, charred skin that may be numb.
- 2. A condition resulting from excessive heat and dehydration, characterized by heavy sweating and a rapid pulse.
- 3. A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur rapidly.
- 4. A mild burn affecting only the outer layer of the skin, causing redness and pain.
- 6. A severe heat illness where the body temperature rises above 104°F (40°C), causing confusion, fainting, and possibly organ damage.
- 7. The process of stopping or reducing bleeding using direct pressure, elevation, or tourniquets.
- 9. An emergency procedure for removing a foreign object lodged in the airway by applying force to the abdomen.
- 11. A break in the bone.