FR- VOCAB 19

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

A lung condition in which trauma to the lungs leads to inflammation, accumulation of fluid in the alveolar air sacs, low blood oxygen and respiratory distress.

Arteries

Large blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body, except for the pulmonary arteries, which carry oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs.

Bandage

Material used to wrap or cover a part of the body; commonly used to hold a dressing or splint in place.

Bandage Compress

A thick gauze dressing

attached to a gauze bandage.

Bleeding

The loss of blood from arteries, veins

or capillaries.

Blood Volume

The total amount of blood circulating

within the body.

Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels linking arteries and veins that transfer oxygen and other nutrients from the blood to all body cells and remove waste products.

Clotting

The process by which blood thickens at a wound site to seal an opening in a blood vessel and stop bleeding.

Contusion

An injury to the soft tissues that results in blood vessel damage (usually to capillaries) and leakage of blood into the surrounding tissues; caused when blood vessels are damaged or broken as the result of a blow to the skin, resulting in swelling and a reddish-purple discoloration on the skin; commonly referred to as a bruise.

Direct Pressure

Pressure applied on a wound to control bleeding.

Dressing

A pad placed directly over a wound to absorb blood and other body fluids and to prevent infection.

Elastic Bandage

A bandage designed to keep continuous pressure on a body part; also called an elastic wrap.

External Bleeding

Bleeding on the outside of the

body; often, visible bleeding.

Golden Hour

A term that refers to the critical first hour after a patient sustains a life-threatening traumatic injury, the highest risk of dying from shock or bleeding occurs during this time; providing early interventions and advanced medical care to the patient as soon as possible within the hour can result in the best chance of patient survival.

Head-on Collision

A collision in which a vehicle hits an object, such as a tree or other vehicle, straight on.

Hemorrhage

The loss of a large amount of blood in a short time or when there is continuous bleeding.

Hemostatic Dressing

A dressing treated with an agent or chemical that assists with the formation of blood clots; used with direct pressure to help control severe, life-threatening bleeding.

Internal Bleeding

Bleeding inside the body.

Occlusive Dressing

A special type of dressing that does not allow air or fluid to pass through.

Perfusion

The circulation of blood through the body or through a particular body part for the purpose of exchanging oxygen and nutrients with carbon dioxide and other wastes.

Pressure Bandage

A bandage applied snugly to create pressure on a wound, to aid in controlling bleeding.

Roller Bandage

A bandage made of gauze or gauze-like material that is wrapped around a body part, over a dressing, using overlapping turns until the dressing is covered.

Rollover

A collision in which the vehicle rolls over.

Rotational Impact

A collision in which the impact occurs off center and causes the vehicle to rotate until it either loses speed or strikes another object.

Side-Impact Collision

A collision in which the impact is at the side of the vehicle; also known as a broadside, t-bone or lateral collision.

Tourniquet

A tight, wide band placed around an arm or a leg to constrict blood vessels in order to stop blood flow to a wound.

Trauma Dressing

A dressing used to cover very large wounds and multiple wounds in one body area; also called a universal dressing.

Trauma System

A regional or community-based system that provides definitive care for injured (trauma) patients; provides patients with a seamless transition from prehospital care to acute and post-hospital care, leading to improved patient outcomes. A comprehensive trauma system also participates in community outreach activities, including injury prevention programs.

Triangular Bandage

A triangle-shaped bandage that can be rolled or folded to hold a dressing or splint in place; can also be used as a sling to support an injured shoulder, arm or hand.

Veins

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood from all parts of the body to the heart, except for the pulmonary veins, which carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart from the lungs.