Across
- 1. aid given to injured person by those arriving first on scene
- 7. violent muscle contractions due to abnormal brain activity
- 9. aphasia where person's speech is slurred
- 11. medical term for fainting
- 12. one cause of a stroke
- 15. layer of skin affected in first degree burn
- 16. medical term for vomiting
- 17. one cause of a stroke
- 18. high blood sugar
- 19. this is due to tissues and organs not getting enough blood
- 20. myocardial condition due to blocked circulation
- 21. when heart stops beating suddenly
- 23. the excessive loss of blood
Down
- 2. drooping of one side of face is sign of this
- 3. awareness of surroundings, sensations and thought
- 4. weakness on one side of body
- 5. injury caused by freezing of skin/underlying tissues
- 6. aphasia where person does not understand words
- 8. degree of burn involving the epidermis and dermis
- 10. paralysis on one side of body
- 13. low blood sugar
- 14. 1-800-222-1222 is the number for this hotline
- 16. medical term for nosebleed
- 22. abbreviation for medical term for mini stroke