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Abandonment
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termination of the paramedic-patient relationship w/out assurance of equal or greater care will continue
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Abduction
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movement of a body part away from the mid-line
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Aberrant Conduction
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abnormal conduction of an electrical impulse through the heart
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ABO blood groups
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four blood groups formed by the presence or absence of two antigens A & B
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Abortion
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termination of pregnancy before the 20th week of gestation.
Miscarriage/Induced Abortion |
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Abrasion
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scraping/abrading away of the superficial layer of skin; open soft-tissue injury
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Abruptio Placenta
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normally implanted placenta that separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the baby
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Absence Seizure
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Petit Mal Seizure- generalized seizure w/ sudden onset, brief loss of awareness and rapid recovery
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Absolute Refractory Period
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period of the cardiac cycle when stimulation will not produce depolarization
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Acceleration
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rate of which speed or velocity increases
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Acclimatization
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reversible changes in body structure and function by which the body becomes adjusted to a change in environment
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Acetylcholinesterase
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enzyme that stops the action of Acetylcholine (ACh) by breaking it down
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Acid
(pH<7) |
substance that liberates Hydrogen ions when in solution.
(pH<7) |
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Acidosis
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a low pH concentration less than 7.35. a pH less than 7 is heading in the acidosis range
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Acquired Immunity
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immunity that develops over time and results from exposure to an antigen or that is transferred to the person from an outside source
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Acrocynosis
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cyanosis of the extremities
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Action Potential
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stimulation of myocardial/nerve cells by changing the membranes electrical charge, that eventually spreads across the cell/myocardium
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Activated Charcoal
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powder, pre-mixed w/ water that will absorb poisons to prevent them from being absorbed by the body
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Active Immunity
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immunity following exposure to an antigen that results in antibodies specific to the antigen
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Active Listening
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process of responding to a person demonstrating you understand
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Active Rescue Zone
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Hot zone-area where special rescue teams operate
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Active Transport
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movement of a substance against the osmotic gradient; from area of lesser to greater concentration; different from the passive forms of transport (Osmosis, Oncotic "Pull", Diffusion), w/the use of energy
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Actual Damages
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compensable (paying) damages for physical, psychological or financial harm
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Acuity
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severity or acuteness of a patient's condition
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Acute Arterial Occlusion
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sudden occlusion of arterial blood flow
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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spectrum of disease processes from Myocardial Ischemia and injury to Myocardial Infarction
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Acute Effects
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sign/symptoms rapidly displayed on exposure to a toxic substance
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Acute Gastroenteritis
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sudden onset of inflammation of the stomach and intestines w/ N/V/D
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Acute Pulmonary Embolism
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blockage from a blood clot or other particle in the pulmonary artery
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Acute Renal Failure
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sudden onset of severely decreased urine production
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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respiratory insufficiency marked by progressive hypoxemia due to severe inflammatory damage
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Acute Retinal Artery Occlusion
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non-traumatic occlusion of the retinal artery resulting in a sudden, painless loss of vision in one eye
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Acute Tubular Necrosis
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syndrome characterized by the sudden death of renal tubular cells
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Addendum
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addition or supplement to an original report
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Addiction
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compulsive and overwhelming physio/psycho dependence on a drug
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Addison's Disease
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endocrine disorder characterized by adrenocortical insufficiency. S/S of weakness, fatigue, weight loss and hyperpigmentation of skin & mucous membranes
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Addisonian Crisis
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form of shock due to adrinocortical insufficiency & characterized w/severe hypotension and electrolyte imbalances
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Adduction
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movement of body part towards the mid-line
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Adenosine Triphosphate
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a high-energy compound present in all cells, especially muscle cells; when split by enzyme action it yields energy; energy is stored in ATP
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Adhesion
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union of normally separate tissue surfaces by a fibrous band of new tissue
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Adjunct Medication
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Synergist-agent that enhances the effects of other drugs
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Administration Tubing
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flexible, clear plastic tubing that connects the solution bag to the IV cannula
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Administrative Law
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Regulatory Law-law enacted by governmental agencies at the Federal or State level
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Adrenergic
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-ergic=work, so means "works like adrenaline." Cocaine is an adrenergic drug.
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Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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form of pulmonary edema that is caused by the fluid accumulation in the interstitial space w/in the lungs
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Advance Directive
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document created to ensure that certain treatment choices are honored when a patient is unconscious or unable to express his choice of treatment
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Advance Life Support
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life-support activities that go beyond basic procedures to include; IV therapy, drug therapy, intubation & defibrillation
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Aerobic Metabolism
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second stage of metabolism requiring the presence of oxygen in which the breakdown of glucose (in process called the Krebs cycle) yields a high amount of energy
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Aeromedical Evacuations
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transport by helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft
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Affect
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visible indicators of mood; how they come across
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Affinity
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force of attraction between a drug and a receptor
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Afterbirth
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the placenta and accompanying membranes that are expelled from the uterus after childbirth
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Afterload
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the resistance a contraction of the heart must overcome in order to eject blood
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Against Medical Advice
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when a patient refuses care even though he is told he needs it
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Aggregate
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to cluster or come together; platelets clumping during blood clotting; aspiring helps to stop this
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Agonist
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drug that binds to a receptor and causes it to initiate the expected response
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Agonist-Antagonist
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drug that binds to a receptor and stimulates some of its effects but blocks others
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AIDS
(Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) |
group of S/S and disorders that often develop as a consequence of HIV infection
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Air Embolism
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air in the vein
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Air-Purifying Respirator
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system of filtering a normal environment for a specific chemical substance, using filter cartridges
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Albumin
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a water soluble protein found in blood
"colloid osmotic"="oncotic"-albumin is used for its oncotic pull of fluid |
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Alkali
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a substance that liberates Hydorxl ion (OH) when in solution; a strong base
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Alkalosis
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a pH concentration above 7.45; moving up from a pH of 7 is heading toward alkalosis
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Allergen
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substance capable of inducing allergy of specific hypersensitivity. Allergens may be protein or non-protein, although most are proteins
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Allergic reaction
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an exaggerated response by the immune system to a foreign substance
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Allergy
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exaggerated immune response to an environmental antigen
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Alveoli
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microscopic air sacs in the lungs where most oxygen and carbon dioxide gas exchange take place
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