My glossary is themed in the Prehospital Urgency care. I want to be a paramedic.
Antiseptic
noun
Something that discourages the growth of microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic refers to the absence of microorganisms.
Example: Used to treat infectious wounds or of use as an ANTISEPTIC.
en: Antiseptique
Aorta
noun
The great arterial trunk that carries blood from the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through the microorganisms.
Example: Aortic valve allows regurgitation of blood from the AORTA to the left ventricle during diastole.
en: Aorte
Bandage
noun
A long piece of cloth which is wrapped around an injured body part.
Example: These findings were supported by another study in which patients were treated with an elastic BANDAGE and immediate weight bearing.
en: Bandage
Blood clot
noun
A semisolid gelatinous mass of coagulated blood that consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets entrapped in a fibrin network.
Example: This obstruction is probably due to a BLOOD CLOT which has travelled down.
en: Caillot de sang
Cardiac arrest
noun
A temporary or permanent cessation of the heartbeat.
Example: Mrs was in a similar position and at risk of a CARDIAC ARREST.
en: Arrêt cardiaque
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
noun
Emergency medical procedures for restoring normal heartbeat and breathing to victims of heart failure, drowning, etc.
Example: They had to do a CPR on the patient.
en: Réanimation cardiorespiratoire
Catheter
noun
A thin tube that can be inserted in the body to treat diseases or perform a surgical procedure.
Example: The surgical drain and the CATHETER were removed and passed urine normally.
en: Cathéter
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
noun
A sudden interruption of the blood supply to the brain caused by rupture of an artery in the brain (cerebral haemorrhage) or the blocking of a blood vessel, as by a clot of blood.
Example: He had a stroke.
en: Accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC)
Cervical collar
Noun
A neck brace used to support a patient's neck and head.
Example: Her most recent bout involved her c-spine where she described pain, morning stiffness, and fatigue, loss of flexion extension lateral movements and weakness that required a CERVICAL COLLAR for support.
en: Collier cervical
Emergency
Noun
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
Example: A paramedic requires a quick response in an emergency situation.
en: Urgence
Faint
Verb
To fall into a usually brief state of unconsciousness.
Example: I fainted on my way home.
en: Perdre connaissance
Glove
noun
A covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb.
Example: They would therefore expect to see some blood on the GLOVE.
en: Gant
Gurney
Noun
A wheeled stretcher used for transporting patients.
Example: They put the man on a gurney before getting in the ambulance.
en: Civière
Myocardial perfusion
noun
The flow of blood to the heart muscle.
Example: He performed a myocardial perfusion.
en: Perfusion myocardique
Pulse
noun
To take the pulse of the heart of someone, at his wrist.
Example: He had a good pulse.
en: Pouls
Sedative
noun
A drug taken for its calming or sleep-inducing effect.
Example: Greg is taking Clozaril which can have SEDATIVE effects and increase lethargy.
en: Sédatif
Sterile field
noun
A specified area, such as within a tray or on a sterile towel, that is considered free of microorganisms.
Example: Can you take the knife on the sterile field?
en: Champ stérile
Stethoscope
Noun
A tool which is used for listening to someone’s breathing or heart.
Example: I'm going to go take the stethoscope.
en: Stéthoscope
Syringe
Noun
A tool which is used to inject fluid into the body or withdraw fluid from it.
Example: It is better to use a larger SYRINGE to give a smaller injection.
en: Seringue
Vein
A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.
Example: Needles can become dislodged and damage the VEIN.
