EMT Basic Course - Chapter 6

EMT Basic Cou rse - Ch

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Cards In This Set

Front Back
Pocket face mask
A device with a one-way valve, to aid in artificial ventilation acts as a barrier to prevent contact with a patient’s breath or body fluids.
Pressure regulator
A device connected to an oxygen cylinder to reduce cylinder pressure
Respiration
Breathing
Respiratory arrest
When breathing completely stops
Respiratory distress
Increased work of breathing; a sensation of shortness of breath.
Respiratory failure
The reduction of breathing to the point where oxygen intake is not sufficient to support life.
Stoma
A permanent surgical opening in the neck through which the patient breathes.
Suctioning
Use of a vacuum device to remove materials from the airway.
Ventilation
Artificially providing breaths
Venturi mask
Mask and reservoir bag that delivers mixed oxygen and inhaled air.