Drowning Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Drowning article.
Acute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAirway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAspiration: Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also re... See the entire definition of AspirationAutomated external defibrillator: A device that automatically analyzes the heart rhythm an... See the entire definition of Automated external defibrillatorAutopsy: A postmortem examination. Also known as necropsy. Blood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCardiac: Having to do with the heart. Cardiology: The study and treatment of heart disorders. Cardiopulmonary: Having to do with both the heart and lungs. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A life-saving emergency procedure that involves breathing f... See the entire definition of Cardiopulmonary resuscitationCDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking a... See the entire definition of CDCChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChild abuse: A complex set of behaviors that include child neglect and the physical, emoti... See the entire definition of Child abuseCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCompression: 1. The act of pressing together. As in a compression fracture, nerve c... See the entire definition of CompressionCPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Cry for help: An expression of suicidal intent in the hope of receiving help and being res... See the entire definition of Cry for helpDecompression: 1. In general, the removal of pressure. Defibrillator: A device that corrects an abnormal heart rhythm by delivering electrical sh... See the entire definition of DefibrillatorDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiving injury: An injury incurred from diving into water that is too shallow or has hidden... See the entire definition of Diving injuryElectrolyte: A substance that dissociates into ions in solution and acquires the capacity ... See the entire definition of ElectrolyteEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart attack: The death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of bloo... See the entire definition of Heart attackHeart muscle: A type of muscle with unique features only found in the heart. The heart mus... See the entire definition of Heart muscleHeimlich maneuver: An emergency treatment for obstruction of the airway in adults. It may ... See the entire definition of Heimlich maneuverHyperbaric: Pertaining to gas pressures greater than 1 atmosphere* of pressure. Also perta... See the entire definition of HyperbaricHypothermia: Abnormally low body temperature. Someone who falls asleep in a cold temperatu... See the entire definition of HypothermiaInfant: A young baby, from birth to 12 months of age. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLaryngeal: Having to do with the larynx (voice box). Larynx: A tube-shaped organ in the neck that contains the vocal cords. The larynx is about... See the entire definition of LarynxLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMetabolism: The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within a living organism. ... See the entire definition of MetabolismMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPanic: A sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought or action. The wor... See the entire definition of PanicPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulseReflex: An involuntary reaction. For example, the corneal reflex is the blink that occurs ... See the entire definition of ReflexResidual: Something left behind. With residual disease, the disease has not been eradicate... See the entire definition of ResidualRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Resuscitation: The procedure of restoring to life, as in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CP... See the entire definition of ResuscitationRisk factor: Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease. For exam... See the entire definition of Risk factorSeizure: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical conv... See the entire definition of SeizureSpasm: A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the ... See the entire definition of SpasmStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSupportive care: Treatment given to prevent, control, or relieve complications and side ef... See the entire definition of Supportive careTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Trauma: A physical or emotional injury. Unconscious: 1. Interruption of awareness of oneself and one's surroundings, lack ... See the entire definition of UnconsciousVital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function. World Health Organization: The subagency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with... 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