Definitions Flashcards
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An abrupt and sudden onset impairment of consciousness, interruption of ongoing activities, a blank stare
Absence seizures
Typically occurs in those that are not acclimatized and have recently traveled to altitude (w/in 24 hrs). Symptoms have been reported as low as 6,900 MSL (but usually occurs above 8,000 ft MSL)
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Return of cold blood to the core induced by external rewarming and peripheral vasodilation
After Drop
The degree of vascular resistance to ventricular contraction
Afterload
Loss of pain and temperature sensation below the level of injury
Anterior Cord Syndrome
Respirations are abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by a deep, gasping inspiration w/ a pause at full inspiration followed by a brief, insufficient release
Apneustic
Coarse “flapping” muscle tremor of the hands
Asterixis
Respirations are an abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by complete irregularity of breathing, w/ irregular pauses and increasing periods of apnea
Ataxic
Alveolar Collapse
Atelectasis
(Drop seizures or drop attacks) Brief lapse in muscle tone that are caused by temporary alterations in brain function. The seizures are brief - usually less than 15 seconds
Atonic seizures
Occurs when the big toe moves toward the top surface of the foot and the other toes fan out after the sole of the foot has been firmly stroked
Babinski’s Sign (reflex)
Dullness to percussion on the left side of the abdomen due to coagulated blood
Balance Sign
Results from an extension of fractures from the calvaria (roof of the skull)
Basilar Skull Fracture
Weather that is UNDER weather minimums (Can’t fly)
Below minimums
Respirations are an abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by groups of quick, shallow inspirations followed by regular or irregular periods of apnea
Biots
Swelling of the bronchiole walls
Bronchiolitis
Ipsilateral Motor and Vibratory sense loss below the the level of injury and contralateral pain and temperature loss
Brown Sequard Lesion
The appearance of involuntary lifting of the legs when lifting a patient’s head w/ the patient lying supine
Bruzinki’s Sign
Jefferson’s Fracture
C1 Fracture
Hangman’s fracture
C2 Fracture
An electric device attached to the ETT to measure ETCO2
Capnography
Accumulated fluid around the heart either due to blunt or penetrating trauma
Cardiac Tamponade
Motor weakness in upper extremities (UE) is greater than lower extremities (LE)
Central Cord Injury
Respirations are progressively deeper and sometimes faster breathing, followed by a gradual ↓ that results in a temporary apnea
Cheyne-Stokes
