CPR

emergency procedure that combines chest compression often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation

Bilateral

having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.

Mediastinal

 central compartment of the thoracic cavity surrounded by loose connective tissue, as an undelineated region that contains a group of structures within the thorax.

Dyspnea

difficult or labored breathing

Edema

a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body

Fundoscopic

a test that allows a health professional to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures using an ophthalmoscope 

EKG

 a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart

UTI

infection in any part of your urinary system

GI

commonly used abbreviation for gastrointestinal, referring collectively to the stomach and the small and large intestine

Fever

an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium

Acetaminophen

an analgesic drug used to treat headaches, arthritis, etc., and also to reduce fever, often as an alternative to aspirin

Pneumonia

lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid

Anemia

a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness

Blood Transfusion

the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another

Dementia

a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning

Pleural Effusion

is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleuralcavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs

CBC

is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia

Delirium

an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech

BM

Bowel Movement