Health / First Aid Glossary

Splint: When someone has a fractured limb, they may be advised to wear a splint. Learn more about how a splint is useful in this definition.

Sprain: Any injury where fibers of a ligament are stretched or torn.

Standard Of Care: The degree of prudence and caution required of an individual who is under a duty of care: the requirements of the standard are closely dependent on circumstances

Standing Orders: Paramedics and emts need to know how to handle medical emergencies. Standing orders are one way to do it.

Strain: Any injury where a muscle or tendon is stretched or torn.

Subcutaneous Emphysema: Subcutaneous emphysema can be a sign of collapsed lung (pneumothorax).

Subdural Hematoma: Subdural hematomas make take days or weeks to develop after an impact to the head.

Symptom: Asking the patient about his or her symptoms is the subjective part of a healthcare provider's assessment.

Synovial Fluid: The clear fluid that lubricates and protects a joint and its surface.

Syrup Of Ipecac: A vomit inducing agent. It is lowering in esteem in medical circles.

Tendon: The cord of fibrous tissue connecting a muscle with another part (e.g. Bone).

Tendonitis: Inflammation of tendons or muscles around a joint.

Trachea: Here you'll learn the definition of trachea.

Trauma: Any wound or injury to living tissue.

Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart: most veins carry low-oxygen blood

Vertebrae: The bony segments of the spinal column.

Vertigo: Vertigo can be a sign of inner ear infection or a life-threatening loss of blood pressure.

Wheezing: Most of the time, wheezing is only heard with a stethoscope placed on the chest. In severe cases, wheezing can be heard without a stethoscope.

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