First Aid Glossary
Inflammation: When a certain part of the body becomes reddened, inflamed or swollen
Injury: Harm or damage that occurs to the body after an accident
Insulin: A hormone made in the pancreas which allows the body to store sugars. This hormone struggles in diabetes
Laceration: A deep cut or tear to the skin
Laxative: A substance that can be used to loosen stools and encourage bowel movement
Ligament: This is a band of tissue that connects bones or cartilage to support and strengthen joints
Mini-Stroke: Also referred to as Transient Ischaemic Attack. This occurs when blood supply to the brain is temporarily disrupted. These affect individuals differently
Nausea: This is a feeling of unease or needing to vomit
Overdose: This is a biological response to when the body receives too much of a substance or mix of substances. This may be accidental or intentional and can be life-threatening
Paediatrics: Medical care for those who are children to the age of 18
Paracetamol: This is a drug that can be used for mild to moderate pain relief
Pharmacy: A dispensary in which drugs and other medical supplies are prepared and sold/distributed
Poison: A substance that is very harmful to the body. Poison can cause severe organ damage or even death if ingested, breathed in or injected into the body
Pulmonary: This is to do with the lungs
Prescription: A recommended treatment or drug given by a doctor or medical expert
Pulse: The rhythmic beating in the arteries caused by the beating of the heart
Recovery Position: When somebody is unconscious but breathing they should be put into this position. This enables the airways to stay clear and open and not allow any substance to block them, which could lead to choking
Rescue Breaths: Blowing air into an unconscious casualty through their nose or mouth. This will allow the chest to rise and get air into the lungs
Respiration: Put simply, respiration is breathing
Re-Oxygenate: Providing someone with more oxygen
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