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Dehydration |
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Dehydration is defined as the lack of sufficient body fluids |
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dehydration |
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- Dehydration is the condition that results when too much body fluid is lost. |
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bleeding oesophageal varices |
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- Oesophageal varices are unusually widened veins around the oesophagus. The oesophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. These veins may sometimes bleed. |
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cardiac tamponade |
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- Cardiac tamponade is a build-up of fluid in the pericardium, which is the thin membrane around the heart. This build-up obstructs the inflow of blood so that the ventricles, or lower chambers of the heart, cannot fill. |
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choking in the conscious child |
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- Choking in a conscious child may occur when the upper airway, usually the throat or windpipe, is blocked by an object or irritation. |
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choking in the unconscious child |
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- Choking in an unconscious child may occur when the upper airway, usually the throat or windpipe, is blocked by an object or irritation. A child for the purposes of this article is 1 to 8 years old. |
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choking in the conscious infant |
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- Choking in a conscious infant may occur when the upper airway, usually the throat or windpipe, is blocked by an object or irritation. |
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choking in the unconscious infant |
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- Choking in an unconscious infant may occur when the upper airway, usually the throat or windpipe, is blocked by an object or irritation. An infant is a child under 1 year of age. |
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choking in the unconscious adult |
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- Choking in an unconscious adult may occur when the upper airway, usually the throat or windpipe, is blocked by an object or irritation. |
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cardiogenic shock |
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- Cardiogenic shock is the failure of the heart to pump enough blood to the major organs to support life. |
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coma |
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- Coma is a term that is used to describe a state of unconsciousness from which a person cannot be aroused. |
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delirium |
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choking in the conscious adult |
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- Choking in a conscious adult may occur when the upper airway, usually the throat or wind pipe, is blocked by an object or irritation. |
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ECG |
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- An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG, is a graphic record of the heart's electrical activity. Doctors use it to help diagnose heart disease. They can also use it to monitor how well different heart medications are working. |
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barbiturate intoxication |
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- Barbiturates are drugs in a class called sedative-hypnotics. Barbiturate intoxication occurs when excessive amounts, or an overdose, of barbiturates has been taken. |
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first aid for drug abuse |
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- Drug abuse is defined as the misuse or overuse of any legal or illegal drug, including alcohol, over-the-counter medications, and prescription medications. |
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fainting |
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- Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness. It is caused by not having enough blood flow to the brain. |
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febrile seizures |
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first aid for shock |
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- Shock occurs when blood flow throughout the body is decreased and the body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This lack of oxygen causes injury to many body systems. There may be brain, kidney, or heart damage; loss of a limb; and intestinal problems. |
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heat emergencies |
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- A heat emergency occurs when the heat-regulating mechanism in the body is not working correctly. The results of this malfunctioning can include high fever, collapse, convulsions, coma, and even death. A heat emergency generally occurs when the body is exposed to very high temperatures. |
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hives |
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- Hives are red, itchy welts on the skin that come and go over the course of minutes or hours. All types of hives can cause itching. They usually form on the skin but sometimes hives form in the soft tissue of the mouth, eyes and throat. |
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insect bites and stings |
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- An insect bite refers to a puncture wound in the skin caused by an insect when it stings or bites a human. |
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aortic dissection |
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emergency department |
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hypovolaemic shock |
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- Shock is a condition in which the body is unable to supply enough blood and oxygen to the organs. One form of shock is caused by dehydration or heavy bleeding. This is known as hypovolaemic shock. |
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intravenous line |
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paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia |
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organ donation |
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- Organs such as the kidneys, heart, lungs, pancreas, and liver can be transplanted from one person into another person who is in need of a new organ. Organ donation can give others a second chance at life. |
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Heimlich maneuver on self |
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intubation |
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stomach pumping |
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hypothermia |
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pesticides at home |
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slow heartbeat |
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seizure |
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- A seizure is the sudden, uncontrollable discharge of excessive electrical activity in the brain. |
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aspiration pneumonia |
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- Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection that occurs when a person accidentally inhales material from the nose, throat, or stomach. |
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unconsciousness, first aid |
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loss of consciousness |
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- Consciousness is the state of being aware of or responsive to the environment. A person who is conscious can perceive, both physically and mentally, what is happening. For many reasons, a person can sometimes lose consciousness, or become unconscious. |
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ventricular tachycardia |
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status epilepticus |
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- Status epilepticus is a continuous seizure state. It occurs when a person has a continuous epileptic seizure or one seizure followed by another without the person regaining consciousness. It can occur in all types of seizures. |
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ventilators |
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wheezing |
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- Wheezing describes a form of difficult, noisy breathing. |
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