Medical Emergencies

2. Illusion of movement; sensation as if the external world were revolving around the patient
3. Escape of blood from the vessels; bleeding
5. Abnormally increased concentration of glucose in the blood
6. Bodily injuries caused by physical means with disruption of the normal continuity of structures
12. Nosebleed; hemorrhage from the nose
15. Unexpected or sudden occasion; an urgent or pressing need
17. Device used for application of external electrical shock to restore normal cardiac rhythm and rate
18. Condition of profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance characterized by failure of the circulatory system
19. Disorganized cardiac rhythm
20. Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the marks the onset of a paroxysmal attack
21. Temporary suspension of consciousness as a result of generalized cerebral ischemia; faint or swoon

1. Condition with sudden onset caused by acute vascular lesions of the brain; followed by permanent neurologic damage
4. Artificial substitution of heart and lung action as indicated for cardiac arrest or apparent sudden death resulting from electric shock
7. Vascular reaction, usually transient, involving the upper dermis, representing localized edema
8. Seperation of the layers of a surgical wound; mat be partial, superficial only, or complete with disruption of layers
9. Paleness; absence of skin coloration
10. Abnormal drowsiness or stupor; condition of indifference
11. Abnormally diminished concentration of glucose in the blood
13. Forcible expulsion of the contents of the stomach through the mouth
14. Unpleasant sensation, vaguely referred to the epigastrium and abdomen
16. Sudden stoppage of cardiac output and effective circulation