Sunday, May 19, 2024, 12:15 AM
Site: Southeast Region EMS Council, LLC
Course: Southeast Region EMS Council, LLC (SEREMS LMS)
Glossary: SEREMS ETT Glossary
D
Detailed ExamUsed to find hidden injuries and signs of
illness by examining a patient from
head to toe. |
DiaphoreticMoist skin caused by sweating. |
DiastolicThe lower of the two numbers in the blood
pressure. It represents the pressure of blood between heartbeats. |
Direct PressureTypically the first step in controlling external bleeding. Pressure
is applied directly to the source of bleeding. |
DislocationAn injury in which a bone end is pulled out of a
socket. Common joints to have dislocations include the shoulder, fingers, and
the hip. |
Distal |