Sunday, May 19, 2024, 12:51 AM
Site: Southeast Region EMS Council, LLC
Course: Southeast Region EMS Council, LLC (SEREMS LMS)
Glossary: SEREMS ETT Glossary
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Detailed Exam Used to find hidden injuries and signs of
illness by examining a patient from
head to toe.
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Diaphoretic Moist skin caused by sweating.
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Diastolic The lower of the two numbers in the blood
pressure. It represents the pressure of blood between heartbeats.
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Direct Pressure Typically the first step in controlling external bleeding. Pressure
is applied directly to the source of bleeding.
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Dislocation An injury in which a bone end is pulled out of a
socket. Common joints to have dislocations include the shoulder, fingers, and
the hip.
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Distal The point of reference for the comparisons “distal”
and “proximal” is the patient’s heart. Distal means farther from the heart. |
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Ectopic Pregnancy A life-threatening condition in which a
pregnancy begins outside of a woman’s uterus, causing bleeding and shock.
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EMS - emergency medical service.
- Digital Technology.enhanced message service: a system for sending long or formatted text messages, images, music, etc., from one cell phone to another.
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Evidence-Based Practice Any component of patient care that has a significant amount of data to show that it is safe and effective in improving patient outcomes.
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Expressed Consent The authorization given by a patient to allow a
medical provider to provide treatment. If this consent is informed, it also includes a description of the risks
and benefits associated with the treatment being offered.
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