First Aid Training Glossary

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Ambulance - A vehicle used to transport sick or injured people with medical needs.
Amputation - Is the complete or partial severing of a limb and is extremely traumatic for the casualty.
Anaphylactic Shock - Anaphylaxis resulting in a collapse of the circulatory system and a dangerous decrease in blood pressure. Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening reaction that requires immediate treatment.
Anaphylaxis (Allergic Reaction) - Is an extremely dangerous allergic reaction. The condition is caused by a massive over-reaction of the body's immune system.
Asthma - Is a condition caused by an allergic reaction in the lungs, often to substances such as dust, traffic fumes or animal hair.

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