ECC 7-9

Hypoperfusion

The cardiovascular system fails, and blood circulation ceases.

Compensated shock

The body compensates for the lack of perfusion.

Decompensated shock

The body can no longer compensate for the lack of perfusion.

Irreversible shock

Permanent damage occurs; the body's systems are failing and death is imminent.

Anaphylactic shock

Severe allergic reaction often triggered by medications, food, or insect stings.

Cardiogenic shock

Shock due to pump failure of the heart.

Hypovolemic shock

Shock caused by loss of fluid or blood.

Neurogenic shock

Shock caused by poor vessel function.

Septic shock

Shock caused by a combined failure of blood vessels and blood content.

Arterial bleeding

Type of bleeding characterized by spurting blood.

Venous bleeding

Type of bleeding characterized by flowing blood.

Capillary bleeding

Type of bleeding characterized by oozing blood.

Amputation

Complete detachment of body parts.

Incision

A clean, straight cut usually made with a sharp object.

Laceration

An irregular, jagged cut caused by blunt trauma.

Avulsion

A wound where tissue or skin is torn away from the body.

Puncture

A deep wound caused by a sharp object that may not cause much bleeding.

Epinephrine auto-injector

Device used to treat severe allergic reactions by injecting epinephrine.

Mild allergic reaction

Symptoms include itchy eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, and localized rash.

Severe allergic reaction

Anaphylaxis characterized by shortness of breath, swelling, and increased heart rate.

Tetanus

A condition marked by muscle contraction, often referred to as lockjaw.

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of skin due to lack of oxygen.

Dressing

A sterile gauze pad or clean cloth covering placed over an open wound.

Degloving

An injury in which the skin is peeled off the extremity.

Coagulation

The process of blood clotting.

Thrombocyte

A type of cell responsible for blood coagulation.