AED
Automated External Defibrillator

BLS
Basic Life Support

CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

ED
Emergency Department

EMS
Emergency Medical Services

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

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

GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale

MCI
Mass Casualty Incident

NREMT
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support

PEP
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

QRS
Quick Response System

SOP
Standard Operating Procedure

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

IV
Intravenous (used in emergencies for medication administration)

SAV
Severe Acute Viral

LOC
Level of Consciousness

AHA
American Heart Association

HCP
Healthcare Provider

SAR
Search and Rescue

EMT
Emergency Medical Technician

CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant (in emergencies)

SOP
Standard Operating Procedure (in emergency protocols)