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| A severe allergic reaction that causes respiratory distress due to swelling of the upper airways |
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| A strip of binding material used to hold a dressing in place |
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| contains all the supplies that may be needed during an emergency & that is instantly accessible to anyone in the office |
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| A sterile covering placed directly over a wound to absorb blood & other body fluids, prevenent contamination, & protect the wound from further trauma. |
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| Smaller version of a crash cart |
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| EMS providers are individuals who are trained to recognize medical conditions, initiate basic life support, & access other parts of the system. |
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| Inserting a tube into the trachea as an emergency airway |
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| Accessing the emergency care needed by patients |
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| ?'s & patient examination |
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| Unobstructed airway to support life |
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| Immidiate transport to an emergency dept. |
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Tools used for estimating body surface area
for classifying burns & depth |
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| Extreme fatigue due to heat occurs as the result of sodium & water depletion |
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| Elevated body temp., body fails to cool itself off |
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| Prolonged exposure to cold; core temp. 95 degrees |
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| Loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with the disuse of muscle over time |
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| Perminate shortening of the muscle around a joint that causes abdominal & sometimes painful possitioning of the joint. |
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| Use of cold for theraputic uses |
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| Theraputic use of a high frequency current to generate heat with in some part of the body |
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| Light stroking movement that may be performed in a circular manner |
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| Wound drainage material made of serum, white blood cells & fibrin |
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| Rubbing or deep stroking that produces an increase in circulation & mild heat with in tissue |
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| Instrument used to measure the range of motion of the joint |
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| The use of warm water as a healing or theraputic treatment |
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| paralysis of one side of the body usually caused by stroke |
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Practice of medicine that focuses on the whole patient's needs.
- social
- emotional
- spiritual
- physical
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| Kneeding or applying pressure or hands to a part of a patient's body to promote muscle relaxation, improve blood circulation & reduce tension. |
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| Applications of any theraputic agent |
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| One who designs & fits supportive devices such as braces & splints |
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| Kneading or rolling method of massage that requires pressing the muscles |
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| Physician who specializes in theraputic use of physical agents |
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| Theraputic use of physical agents for the diagnosis, treatment, management, & prevention of disease & debilitating illness |
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| Artificial replacement of missing body part |
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| One who designs, prepares, & fits devices such as artificial limbs |
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| Process of bringing the patient back as close as possible to his or her normal physical condition after injury or disease with the ability to attain & maintain, function & independance |
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| A therapy that channels the bodies energy through gentle touch of massage. |
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| Process to relieve the internal build up of puss formation |
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| Light tapping or percussion to relieve congestion that is performed with the sides of the hands, cupped hands or finger tips |
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