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SEREMS ETT Glossary
Special | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ALL
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Hypovolemic ShockLoss of blood or fluid leading to inadequate
tissue perfusion. | |
HypoxiaA condition in which cells are not provided with
sufficient oxygen. | |
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Impaled ObjectAny object that has penetrated the skin and
remains in place. | |
Implied ConsentThe process used in the event that a patient
is not mentally or legally able to provide expressed consent. It is based on the
assumption that a reasonable person would want necessary treatment . | |
Inadequate Tissue PerfusionShock. Commonly seen by the ETT as pale and
diaphoretic skin, an altered level of consciousness, fast pulse, and (later)
low blood pressure. | |
IncontinenceLoss of control of the bowel or bladder | |
Inferior“Inferior” is a comparison word. With the patient in the anatomical position, inferior means below; lower than; farther from the top of the head. | |
J |
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Jaw ThrustA
maneuver to open the airway while limiting the amount of head and neck movement when spinal trauma is suspected. The jaw is moved forward to move the tongue out of the airway. | |
L |
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LacerationA cut or tear in the skin and/or the underlying tissue. | |