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13 Cards in this Set
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Pulmonary Embolism |
One or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot |
Typically develops else where in the body and travels, creating this problem. |
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Pulmonary Edema |
Fluid in the lungs |
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Pericardial Tamponade |
Sack around the heart fills with blood preventing the heart from beating properly |
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Myocardial Infarction |
Blockage of blood flow to the heart |
Heart Attack |
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Subcutaneous Emphysema |
Gas or Air is in the layer under the skin |
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Tension Pneumothorax |
Accumulated air in the Pluera space, compressing the lungs and decreasing venous return to the heart |
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ICP (Intracranial Pressure) |
Pressure inside the skull |
Can be caused by blunt force trauma to the head |
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Prolapsed Cord |
Umbilical cord delivers before the baby
Cord can become trapped against the babies body and proven blood flow |
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Croup |
Upper airway infection that blocks breathing and causes a bark like cough |
called : Laryngotracheobronchitis |
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Meningitis |
Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes (typically) caused by infections |
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During pregnancy what protects the fetus from trauma? |
Amniotic Sac/Fluid |
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Placenta Previa |
Placenta covers the opening in the cervix |
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Ectopic Pregnancy |
Fertilized egg plants itself outside of the uterus |
Abdominal Pain, absent menstrual cycle |
