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Welcome to Practice Easy English. Learn emergency and first aid vocabulary in simple English.
Accident: A sudden unexpected event causing injury. I saw a car accident on my way to work. Call an ambulance. There's been an accident.
Ambulance: A vehicle used to transport injured or sick people. The ambulance arrived within 5 minutes. We should call an ambulance if someone is seriously injured.
First aid: Basic medical help given before professional treatment. Knowing first aid can save lives. She gave him first aid until the paramedics arrived.
Unconscious: Not awake due to injury or illness. He was unconscious after the fall. If someone is unconscious, check their breathing.
Bleeding: Losing blood due to a cut or injury. Her finger is bleeding from the knife cut. Press a clean cloth on the wound to stop the bleeding.
Burn: Skin damage caused by heat, fire, or chemicals. He burned his hand while cooking. Apply cold water to a burn immediately.
Choking: Difficulty breathing due to a blocked throat. She started choking on a piece of food. If someone is choking, perform the Heimlich maneuver.
Fracture: A broken bone. The X-ray showed a fracture in his leg. A fractured arm needs a cast to heal.
Poisoning: Illness caused by consuming something toxic. Food poisoning can make you feel very sick. Call a doctor immediately if someone has poisoning.
Wound: An injury where the skin is cut or broken. Cover the wound with a bandage to prevent infection. Deep wounds need stitches to heal properly.
Bandage: A strip of material used to cover wounds. She wrapped a bandage around her cut. Use a clean bandage to stop the bleeding.
Shock: A life-threatening condition due to severe injury or trauma. He went into shock after the accident. Keep a person warm if they are in shock.
Dizziness: A feeling of losing balance or fainting. She felt dizziness after standing up too fast. Drink some water if you're feeling dizzy.
Infection: A disease caused by bacteria or viruses. If a wound is not cleaned, it may cause an infection. Antibiotics help treat bacterial infections.
Allergic reaction: A harmful response to food, medicine, or environment. His face swelled due to an allergic reaction. Common signs of an allergic reaction include itching, swelling, and difficulty breathing.
Fever: A high body temperature due to illness. He has a high fever and needs rest. A fever is often a sign of infection.
Hypothermia: Dangerously low body temperature. Hypothermia can happen in extremely cold weather. Warm blankets help treat hypothermia. Warm blankets help treat hypothermia.
Heat stroke: A serious condition caused by extreme heat. He got heat stroke after being in the sun too long. Drink water and stay in the shade to prevent heat stroke.
Nausea: A feeling of sickness with an urge to vomit. She had nausea after eating spoiled food. You can sip ginger tea to ease your nausea.
Vomiting: Forcefully expelling stomach contents through the mouth. He started vomiting after eating bad seafood. Vomiting can be a sign of food poisoning.
Diarrhea: Frequent watery bowel movements caused by illness or food issues. Drinking unclean water can cause diarrhea. If you have diarrhea, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
Dehydration: Lack of enough water in the body. Dehydration can make you feel weak and tired. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Sprain: An injury to a ligament, often in the ankle or wrist. She sprained her ankle while running. A sprain needs rest and ice to heal.
Stroke: A medical emergency caused by blocked blood flow to the brain. A stroke can cause sudden weakness or confusion. Fast treatment is important for stroke patients.
Heart attack: A blockage in the heart's blood supply. Chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack. Call for help immediately if someone has a heart attack.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He performed CPR on the drowning victim. CPR can help restart someone's breathing.
Rescue: To save someone from danger or harm. The firefighters rescued people from the burning building. A lifeguard rescued the swimmer from drowning.
Cramp: A sudden painful muscle tightening. I got a leg cramp while swimming. Stretching helps prevent muscle cramps.
Pulse: The heartbeat felt through the skin. Check the pulse to see if the person is alive. His pulse was very weak after the accident.
Resuscitation: Reviving someone who is not breathing. Resuscitation can save a drowning victim. Doctors performed resuscitation for 10 minutes.
Emergency: A serious situation needing immediate action. The hospital has a special ward for emergency cases. Always have an emergency contact saved in your phone.