Medical Emergencies

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  1. 2. A forcible tearing away of a body part, such as skin, muscle or organ by trauma.
  2. 7. A collection of blood that pools outside of a blood vessel, usually caused by an injury or broken blood vessel.
  3. 8. A condition that occurs when the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood is lower than normal.
  4. 10. Emergency procedure consisting of chest compressions and artificial respiration to preserve organ function until advanced medical care can be obtained.
  5. 11. A medical device that analyzes the heart's rhythm, and if necessary delivers an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm.
  6. 12. The degree of heat injury which involves all layers of skin and sometimes the fat and muscle tissue underneath.
  7. 14. An injury to the ligaments around a joint, which are the strong, flexible fibers that connect bones together.
  8. 15. A medical emergency that occurs when the body's temperature drops below 95°F, usually due to prolonged exposure to cold.
  9. 16. A condition caused by the body overheating, usually because of exposure to high temperatures or physical activity for too long.
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  1. 1. A medical emergency that occurs when the heart stops beating unexpectedly, cutting off blood flow to the brain and other organs.
  2. 3. A severe bone injury where the broken bone breaks through the skin or is visible through an open wound.
  3. 4. A sudden change in behavior, movement, or consciousness caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
  4. 5. A life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's circulatory system fails to deliver enough blood and oxygen to the body's tissues and organs.
  5. 6. A tear in the skin caused by stretching, shearing, or tearing forces.
  6. 9. Medical term for bleeding, usually excessive bleeding, from a damaged blood vessel.
  7. 13. A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur quickly and requires immediate medical attention.
  8. 14. When a blood vessel in the brain bursts or a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain, in either case blood flow to the brain is disrupted causing damage and possible death.