Pre-hospital Emergency Care Glossary

20 emergency medical problems terms

I think that knowing what is a cardiac pain can be really useful to prevent a cardiac arrest. Also, it can prevent Paramedic medical consultation or paramedic transport.

Angina
noun
Angina is the term for chest pain caused by poor blood flow to the heart. This is often caused by the buildup of thick plaques on the inner walls of the arteries that carry blood to the heart. These plaques narrow the arteries and restrict the heart's blood supply, particularly during physical activity.
Example: he is suffering from angina.
en: angine
how it feels to have a hearth attack
Aspirin
noun
is a common drug for relieving minor aches, pains, and fevers. People also use it as an anti-inflammatory or a blood thinne
Example: I feel pain, I will probably take aspirin.
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Asthma
noun
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus.
Example: I suffer from asthma since I am 4 years old.
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Bradycardia
noun
is a slower than normal heart rate. The hearts of adults at rest usually beat between 60 and 100 times a minute
Example: he looks pale, maybe his heart have a bradycardia.
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Bronchiolitis
noun
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in young children and infants. It causes inflammation and congestion in the small airway
Example: this kid is suffering from Bronchiolitis
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Cancer
noun
Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.
Example: 1 out of 3 people will suffers from cancer
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
noun and verb
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure consisting of chest compressions often combined with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.
Example: we have to do cardiopulmonary on this patient
en: réanimation cardio-vasculaire
exemple of reanimation
Cerebrovascular Accident
noun
A stroke, also referred to as a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or a brain attack, is an interruption in the flow of blood to cells in the brain. When the cells in the brain are deprived of oxygen, they die
Example: this woman is having a cva
en: accident- vasculaire cérébrale
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Concussion
noun
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Defibrillators
noun
Defibrillators are devices that restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart.
Example: we will need a Defibrillators for this person.
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Fibrinolysis
noun
Fibrinolysis is a process that prevents blood clots from growing and becoming problematic. Primary fibrinolysis is a normal body process, while secondary fibrinolysis is the breakdown of clots due to a medicine, a medical disorder, or some other cause.
Example: we are perming Fibrinolysis .
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Hyperventilation
noun
Hyperventilation is rapid or deep breathing, usually caused by anxiety or panic
Example: A respiratory alkalosis caused by 's HYPERVENTILATION is indicated.
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Hypoperfusion
noun
Hypoperfusion is a term that describes "a reduced amount of blood flow
Example: I think this patient is suffering from Hypoperfusion.
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pancreas
noun
he pancreas is a long, flat gland that lies in the abdomen behind the stomach.
Example: the pancreas is a very important organ
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Respiratory Acidosis
noun
Respiratory acidosis is primary increase in carbon dioxide partial pressure (Pco2) with or without compensatory increase in bicarbonate (HCO3−); pH is usually low but may be near normal.
Example: as led to type 1 respiratory failure and an acute RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS.
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syncope
noun
temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure
Example: this hypoperfusion causes a syncope.
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Tachycardia
noun
is the medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute.
Example: his heath rate is over 100. he has a tachycardia.
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Tension pneumothorax
noun
Tension pneumothorax is generally considered to be present when a pneumothorax (primary spontaneous, secondary spontaneous, or traumatic) leads to significant impairment of respiration and/or blood circulation.[15]
Example: i think i just did a tension pneumothorax
en: pneumothorax sous-tension
what it looks like
Tracheal stenosis
noun
Tracheal stenosis refers to abnormal narrowing of the trachea that restricts your ability to breathe normally. The trachea is also commonly known as the “windpipe.” Tracheal stenosis can also be referred to as subglottic stenosis.
Example: my grand-pa have a rare condition named Tracheal stenosis .
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trauma
noun
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster. Reactions such as shock and denial are typical.
Example: I am in a trama right now.
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