a first-aid procedure for dislodging an obstruction from a child or adult’s windpipe in which a sudden strong pressure a first-aid procedure for dislodging an obstruction from a child or adult’s windpipe in which a sudden strong pressure is applied on the abdomen between the navel and the rib cage is applied on the abdomen between the navel and the rib cage

heavy discharge of blood from the blood vessels

pulse felt by placing fingertips over the radial artery along the thumb side of the wrist

a device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord-like tight bandage

sensation of dizziness

uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical convulsion, minor physical signs, thought disturbances, or a combination of symptoms

a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature

a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to an allergen (i.e., peanuts or bee stings)

law that offers legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those are injured, ill, in danger, or incapacitated

a measurement of a person’s responsiveness to a stimulus

unusually pale appearance of the skin most noticeably in the facial region

a tool to assess the total body percentage in burn patients and guides treatment decisions

 difficulty breathing characterized by a high-pitched whistle sound noted during each exhale

a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action