first aid equipment [1]

The instruments and equipment used to transport the sick and the injured and to administer first aid.

cervical collar

Orthosis placed around the neck to partially immobilize the cervical spine.

oropharyngeal airway

Hollow tube inserted into the oral portion of the pharynx (oropharynx) to prevent the tongue from being swallowed and to allow air to pass.

aspirator

Device used to extract a liquid or a gas from one of the patient’s orifices.

defibrillator

Device that releases a brief but powerful electric charge to restore normal heart rhythm after cardiac arrest.

resuscitator

Portable device used to ventilate the lungs when breathing is inadequate.

oxygen mask

Device placed over the nose and mouth to help breathing by means of oxygen insufflation.