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вЂ“ A potentially life-threatening condition caused by inhalation of too much carbon monoxide gas that it prevents oxygenation of the blood. вЂ“ An astringent made from zinc oxide or zinc carbonate, usually the main ingredient in anti-pruritic lotion to treat rashes, poison ivy, insect bites, stings or sunburns. вЂ“ An injury that gives a feeling of discomfort caused by exposure to heat, flame, chemical agents, radiation, or electricity.In case you get caught or find the need to help another person who had burns, check First Aid for Burns.

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When you get bruises, check First Aid for Bruises to help you take care and patch them up. Discoloration appears on the area of the body affected another term for contusion. вЂ“ An injury caused by an impact that damages soft tissues and underlying blood vessels. вЂ“ The process of which air is inhaled through the mouth or nose, and then air is expelled from the lungs due to muscle contraction and relaxation, respectively. Abnormalities in blood sugar levels can either be high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)В or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Normal blood pressure in an adult is approximately 120/80 mm Hg. Too low orВ too high levels of blood pressure is not a good sign and will require further medical care. It varies depending on activities, situation and stress. This is one of the vital signs being monitored to indicate wellness of the body. вЂ“ The pressure of the blood within the arteries. It can be provided by a BLS trained person, a paramedic or emergency medical technician.

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вЂ“ This is a level of medical care for victims of life-threatening injuries until a full medical care is given to them at the hospital.

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вЂ“ Soft tissue injury a tearing away of a section of skin or other soft tissue from the deeper layers causing severe bleeding. A sudden cardiac arrest can happen anytime so AEDs installed in workplacesВ are necessary as it is an opportunity for life-saving defibrillation. вЂ“ A device that restores the normal rhythm of the heart by delivering a controlled electrical shock. There is First Aid for Asthma Attacks that can be practised toВ provide immediate care. It is usually triggered by allergic reaction or other hypersensitivity. вЂ“ A lung condition that causes difficulty in breathing due to constrictions of the small air tubes in the lungs. It is also used to reduce risks of heart attacks and strokes by preventing blood clots from forming. вЂ“ A drug that is used to treat mild or moderate pain. Arteries are part of the circulatory system and is responsible for the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to all cells. A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to all parts of the body contains oxygenated blood. Note: Antibiotics have no effect on viral infections. вЂ“ Drugs or medicines that are used toВ treat or prevent bacterial infections. вЂ“ A medical term that refers to the chest pain or discomfort that is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. вЂ“ A substance that causes a person to be insensitive to pain or lack of feeling/awareness to pain especially during surgery and other painful procedures. For possible serious allergic reaction/anaphylaxis cases, make sure Anaphylaxis First Aid is administered. вЂ“ An acute or serious allergic reaction to a chemical or an allergen, potentially life-threatening. The nose and the mouth are the normal entry and exitВ ports of the airway. вЂ“ The respiratory tract where air passes in and out of the lungs. вЂ“ A safety device in a vehicle that inflates rapidly when thereвЂ™s an automobile collision to protect the occupant from striking into objects that may cause injuries. A surge of strength and energy brought by a stressful event or dangerous situation is referred as an adrenaline rush. вЂ“ A hormone that increases the heart rate, pulse rate, blood pressure and cause blood vessels to constrict and strengthen in response to stress. вЂ“ An analgesic pain reliever that is used to reduce fever as well as treat arthritis, headaches and minor pain. вЂ“ A medical term used to refer to the damage to the skin through to scraping or wearing away.

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