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Ece I 8
Ece I 8
Emergencies
imminent danger A situation that poses the strong possibility of risk to people nearby
Injuries
closed wound An injury beneath the surface of skin tissue, such as a bruise, with no
skin broken
open wound A cut, scrape, or other injury where the skin is broken
second-degree burn A burn to more than one layer of skin; characterized by pain, blisters,
swelling, and discoloration
third-degree burn A very severe burn to more than one layer of skin with nerve damage
Procedures
health check A routine daily health inspection of an individual child to check for
symptoms of injury or illness
screening A health inspection of a group of children to look for one specific
problem
syrup of ipecac A type of emetic used under doctor’s advice for poisonings
poison control center A place where reliable information about poisons and treatments may
be obtained by telephone
General Terms
anaphylactic shock Shock that comes from a several allergic reaction, as to a sting