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1
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adduction

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motion towards the midline of the body

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ambulation

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ability to walk

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3
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anaphylaxis

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hypersensitive of the body to a foreign protein or drug

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crash cart

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portable cart that contains medication and supplies needed for emergency and first aid procedures

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5
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crepitation

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grating sound heard on movement of ends of broken bone

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dislocation

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displacement of a bone or joint from it’s normal position

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emergency medical service

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a local network of police, fire, and medical personnel trained to respond to emergency situations. in many communities, the system is activated by calling 911

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extension

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straightening of a body part

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fracture

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break in the bone. there are several types of fractures but most are classified as either opened or closed

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gait

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manner of style of walking including rhythm and speed

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hypthermia

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extremely dangerous cold

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occlusion

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closure of a passage

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shock

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potentially serious condition in which the circulatory system is not providing enough blood to all pars of the body, causing the body’s organs to fail to function properly

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splint

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any device used to immobilize a body part. often used by EMS personnel

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sprain

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a tearing of ligaments. Most sprains are minor and heal quickly

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strain

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injury to soft tissue between joints that involves the tearing of muscles or tendons

17
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vasovagal synope

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sudden faint due to hypotension induced by response of the autonomic nervous system to abrupt emotional stress, pain, or trauma

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wound

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a break in the continuity of soft parts of body structures caused by violence or trauma to tissue

19
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abduction

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motion away from midline of the body

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