Sports Med II - Vocabulary List

Primary survey

Assess life-threatening injuries

Secondary Survey

Performed after life-threatening injuries have been ruled out

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

To facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The pressure caused by the heart pumping

Diastolic Blood Pressure

The residual pressure when the heart is at rest between beats

Apnea

Temporary cessation of breathing

Tachypnea

Rapid breathing

Bradypnea

Slow breathing

Dyspnea

Difficulty breathing

Hyperventilation

labored breathing

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

First Aid

assistance given to any person suffering an illness or injury

AED

Automated external defibrillator

ABC’s

A: Airway, B: Breathing, C: Circulation

HOPS

H: History, O: Observation, P: Palpation, S: Special tests

Cyanosis

A bluish tint to the skin and mucous membranes caused by a decrease in oxygen

Log Roll

The method used to turn a patient with a spinal injury

Stoma

Surgically constructed opening in the throat used for breathing

PERL

“Pupils equal and reactive to light”

Edema

Swelling because of excessive fluid in the tissues

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act