A dressing used to seal an area, such as over a sucking chest wound or over an area of exposed abdominal organs.

The process for repeating the Primary Assessment, vital signs, and checking the effectiveness of treatment. This is performed every five minutes for a seriously ill or injured patient. It is performed every fifteen minutes for someone with more minor problems.

A broken bone in which the skin overlying the area has been cut (either by the bone or by other trauma).

A rigid, curved tube that assists in maintaining an airway by holding the tongue forward.