ACE 9th Grade Health Pace 6
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amberalert on April 27, 2011
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First Aid and Emergency Health Care
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 bleeding | apply pressure evenly over wound |
| heat exhaustion | move the patien to a cool place, elevate his legs, and give him a salt water solution |
| convulsion | remove hard objects, and do not put anything in mouth |
| severe chest pain | Call 911 immedately, the pain could be a sign of heart attack |
| sprain | apply a cold compress and wrap in an elastic bandage for support |
| eye irritation | flush wth lukewarm water to remove the speck |
| heatstroke | move to an air conditioned area immediately and sponge the victim with cool water |
| fracture | immobilize the area with a splint and see a doctor |
| poisening | call a poisen control center or hospital for assistance |
| animal bite | wash the wound to remove saliva; may need a rabies shot |
| first degree burn | wash area with cool water and apply a cold water compress if necessary |
| foreign object under skin | use sterilized tweezers to remove the foreign object if slightly under skin |
| heat cramp | massage the muscle area and have the patient drink several glasses of a salt water solution |
| stroke | call for professional help; check the person's mental stability |
| frostbite | wrap the area in a blanket, or immerse the area in lukewarm water |
| second and third degree burn | immerse in cold water, then wrap |
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