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What is it? A wound made by a pointed object such as a nail. knife, or sharp tooth. Plan of Act...

What is it? A critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body.  ...

What is it? An injury to the spine. Signs/Symptoms: Assume a person has a spinal injury if: ...

What is it? An injury to a ligament caused by tearing of the fibers of the ligament. The ligamen...

What is it? Tissue damage from hot liquids, the sun, flames, chemicals, electricity, steam and o...

What is it? A life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) can cause shock, a sudden drop in...

What is it? A lifesaving technique that's useful in many emergencies, such as a heart attack or ...

What is it? A lifesaving technique that's useful in many emergencies, such as a heart attack or ...

What is it? Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to your heart muscle. Symptom...

What is it? A tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the large blood vessel branching off the hea...

What is it? A lifesaving technique that's useful in many emergencies, such as a heart attack or ...

What is it? Tissue damage from hot liquids, the sun, flames, chemicals, electricity, steam and o...

What is it? A bruise forms when blood vessels under the skin break. The trapped blood creates a ...

What is it? Occur when the tender blood vessels in the nose break. Common nosebleed causes can ...

What is it? A broken bone. Symptoms: Intense pain Limited mobility or inability to mo...

What is it? A superficial scratch on the clear, protective "window" at the front of the eye (cor...

What is it? An inflammation of your stomach and intestines. Symptoms: Nausea or vomiting ...

What is it? When any chemical splashes in your eye(s). Plan of Action: 1. Flush your eye(s) wi...

What is it? A painful sensation in any part of the head, ranging from sharp to dull, that may oc...

What is it? A bite or claw wound from an animal. Plan of Action: To care for a minor animal ...