Module 5

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)     Device that provides electrical shock to restore a normal heartbeat. 
Biopsy     The surgical removal of tissue for later microscopic examination. 
Cardiopulmonary   Resuscitation (CPR)     Lifesaving technique that consists of chest compressions combined with artificial ventilation. 
Colposcopy     Examination of the vagina and cervix performed using a colposcope, which is a    specialized type of endoscope 
Crash Cart     Portable cart stocked with emergency supplies, also termed an emergency kit. 
Dehiscence     Partial or total separation of a wound's edges. 
Durable Medical Equipment     Includes medical devices and supplies that can be used repeatedly outside of a    hospital. 
Emergency    Unforeseen circumstance that requires immediate attention. 
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)     System that provides urgent pre-hospital treatment and care. 
Endoscopy     Procedure that uses an endoscope to view a hollow organ or body cavity, such as the larynx, bladder, colon, sigmoid colon, stomach, abdomen, and some joints. 
Erythema     Superficial reddening of the skin. 
Evisceration     Separation of wound edges and protrusion of abdominal organs. 
First Aid    The immediate care given to the victim of injury or sudden illness to sustain life and prevent death. 
Hemorrhage     Escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel. 
Incision and Drainage (I & D)     Lancing a fluid or pressure buildup under the skin to allow it to drain and relieve pressure.  
Myocardial Infarction     The flow of blood that brings oxygen to the heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked, and if not restored quickly, the heart muscle will begin to die and cardiac arrest can occur. 
Seizure    Uncontrolled muscle activity, that can be caused by high body temperature, head injuries, drugs, and epilepsy. 
Sprain    A stretched or torn ligament, which are tissues that connect bones to a joint. 
Strain    A stretched or torn muscle or tendon. 
Surgical Asepsis     Techniques to eliminate pathogenic and other potentially harmful microbes related to invasive procedures.