Emergency

99. Emergency

1.

AED
Automated External Defibrillator
2.

BLS
Basic Life Support
3.

CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
4.

ED
Emergency Department
5.

EMS
Emergency Medical Services
6.

EPI
Epinephrine (often used in emergency treatment for allergic reactions)
7.

FAST
Face, Arm, Speech, Time (used for stroke recognition)
8.

GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale
9.

MCI
Mass Casualty Incident
10.

NREMT
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
11.

PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
12.

PEP
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
13.

PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
14.

QRS
Quick Response System
15.

SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
16.

Triage
The process of determining the priority of patients’ treatments based on the severity of their condition
17.

IV
Intravenous (used in emergencies for medication administration)
18.

SAV
Severe Acute Viral
19.

LOC
Level of Consciousness
20.

AHA
American Heart Association
21.

HCP
Healthcare Provider
22.

SAR
Search and Rescue
23.

EMT
Emergency Medical Technician
24.

CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant (in emergencies)
25.

SOP
Standard Operating Procedure (in emergency protocols)

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