ABC approach
Airway, Breathing, Circulation — initial assessment priorities.
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First Aid Key Terms
Educational first-aid vocabulary (not a treatment protocol).
medicine first-aid safety
Flashcards
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: compressions ± rescue breaths.
AED
Automated external defibrillator for shockable arrest rhythms.
Recovery position
Side-lying position that helps keep the airway clear.
Hemorrhage
Significant bleeding.
Shock
Life-threatening inadequate tissue perfusion.
Fracture
A break in a bone.
Sprain
Stretching or tearing of ligaments.
Strain
Injury to a muscle or tendon.
Burn
Tissue damage from heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.
Choking
Airway blockage preventing effective breathing.
Anaphylaxis
Severe rapid allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.
Hypothermia
Dangerously low body temperature.
Scene safety
Checking the environment is safe before helping.