A maneuver to open the airway by simultaneously lifting the chin and tilting the head back.

This law codifies healthcare providers’ responsibility to actively safeguard patient confidentiality. HIPAA spells out conditions for releasing patient information for patient care, payment, training, quality improvement, research, law enforcement, and other operational needs. You may see this mis-abbreviated as HIPPA.

Blockage in an artery that feeds a portion of heart muscle, resulting in injury and death of the affected area; also described as a myocardial infarction.

Low blood pressure from any cause. Usually defined as less than 90/60 in the adult patient.

Low body temperature due to prolonged exposure to the elements or inability to generate body heat.

Loss of blood or fluid leading to inadequate tissue perfusion.

A condition in which cells are not provided with sufficient oxygen.