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The universal sign for choking is hands clutched to the throat. If the person doesn't give the signal, look for these indications: Inability to talk. Difficulty breathing or noisy breathing.

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A center that treats people who have been exposed to any sort of poisoning.

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Shelter-in-place is to seek safety within the building one already occupies, rather than to evacuate the area or seek a community emergency shelter.

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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.

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a practice of the emergency procedures to be used in case of fire.

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a state of isolation or restricted access instituted as a security measure.

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Stop, drop and roll is a simple fire safety technique taught to children, emergency service personnel and industrial workers as a component of health and safety training in English-speaking North America, and most other English-speaking countries.

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a medicine or other substance which causes vomiting.

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Closed Wound Basics. In general, wounds can be either open or closed. In open wounds, the skin is broken and the underlying tissue is exposed to the outside environment. In closed wounds, the skin is intact and the underlying tissue is not directly exposed to the outside world.

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An open wound is an injury involving an external or internal break in body tissue, usually involving the skin. Nearly everyone will experience an open wound at some point in their life. Most open wounds are minor and can be treated at home.

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the process of scraping or wearing something away.

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Breathe into the victim's mouth for 1 second. Watch for the chest to rise. If the chest rises, breathe into the victim's mouth a second time. If the chest doesn't rise, tilt the victim's head back and chin down again. Then breathe into the victim's mouth a second time.

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A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

The reaction can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to an allergen.

Symptoms include a skin rash, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and shock.

If not treated right away, usually with epinephrine, it can result in unconsciousness or death.

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In biology, a pathogen in the oldest and broadest sense, is anything that can produce disease. A pathogen may also be referred to as an infectious agent, or simply a germ. The term pathogen came into use in the 1880s.

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

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a first-aid procedure for dislodging an obstruction from a person's windpipe in which a sudden strong pressure is applied on the abdomen, between the navel and the rib cage.

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a hypodermic device that administers a dose of epinephrine, used for the emergency treatment of an acute allergic reaction.

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A bruise is a mark on your skin caused by blood trapped under the surface. It happens when an injury crushes small blood vessels but does not break the skin. Those vessels break open and leak blood under the skin. Bruises are often painful and swollen. You can get skin, muscle and bone bruises.

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An antiseptic is a substance that stops or slows down the growth of microorganisms. They're frequently used in hospitals and other medical settings to reduce the risk of infection during surgery and other procedures.

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the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material.

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wrench or twist the ligaments of (an ankle, wrist, or other joint) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation.

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Performing the Heimlich maneuver. The Heimlich maneuver, German pronunciation:  is a first aid procedure used to treat upper airway obstructions (or choking) by foreign objects.

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a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children.

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Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly -- either as a result of the body's reaction to certain allergens, or for unknown reasons. hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting.

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shock is the state of insufficient blood flow to the tissues of the body as a result of problems with the circulatory system. Initial symptoms of shock may include weakness, fast heart rate, fast breathing, sweating, anxiety, and increased thirst.

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A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.

Asthma can be minor or it can interfere with daily activities. In some cases, it may lead to a life-threatening attack.

Asthma may cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough, and wheezing. The symptoms may sometimes flare-up.

Asthma can usually be managed with rescue inhalers to treat symptoms and controller inhalers that prevent symptoms. Severe cases may require longer-acting inhalers that keep the airways open, as well as oral steroids.

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raise or lift (something) up to a higher position.

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to release or throw out air.