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15 Cards in this Set
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Abduction |
Moving an arm or leg away from the body |
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Anesthetic |
Partial or complete loss of sensation caused by injury, disease, or the administration of an anesthetic agent |
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Apnea |
The temporary cessation of breathing |
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Cataracts |
A progressive disease in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, and impairing vision, or causing blindness |
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Corneal ulcers |
Ulcerative keratitis |
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Debride |
Remove foreign material or dead tissue in a wound |
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Electromyography (EMG) |
Any electrodiagnostic assessment of the activity of skeletal muscles |
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Emergency Medical Service (EMS) |
Trained service provided on the scene |
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Encephalitis |
Inflammation of the brain |
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Ergonomic |
The science concerned with people and their work; it explores mechanical principles enhancing efficiency and well-being in the work environment |
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Maculopapular |
Pertaining to or consisting of macules and papules |
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Prothrombin time (PT) |
A measure of the time taken for clot formation |
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Steri-strips |
Trademarked brand name for sterile adhesive strips used to approximate and hold together the edges of a wound |
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Vectors |
Carrier of infectious agent of disease from one person to another (usually insects) |
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Venom |
Poison secreted by an animal |
