Spinal shockSee Neurogenic shock. |
Standard precautionsUsing protective equipment and practices for all patients as if they have a communicable disease. |
SternumThe breastbone, located at the center and front of the
chest. This is the bone compressed during CPR. |
StridorA high pitched sound heard in the upper airway
during inspiration, it indicates partial airway obstruction |
Sucking chest woundAn opening through the chest wall into the space
around the lungs in which air enters and/or exits. |
Sudden Cardiac Death
Cardiac arrest due to a change in the rhythm of the heart. Patients may
have no symptoms before sudden cardiac death. High performance CPR and rapid
defibrillation are the ETT’s treatments for sudden cardiac death |
Superior"Superior" is a comparison word. With the patient in the anatomical position, superior means above; higher than; closer to the top of the head. |
SupineLying with the back of the body resting on the supporting surface. |
SystolicThe top number of the blood pressure. Reflects the pressure surge through arteries with each heartbeat. |
TourniquetA tight, wide band that controls bleeding by stopping all blood flow to an injured arm or leg. |