TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dura mater The outermost layer of the meninges that lies directly beneath the skull.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dural sinus A venous channel that drains blood and cerebrospinal fluid from the cranial cavity.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dyspnea Difficult or labored respiration. PRONUNCIATION: DYS-pne-a.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dysrhythmia An irregular heartbeat. PRONUNCIATION: dys-RHYTH-mi-a.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller ECG (or EKG) Electrocardiogram; a visual representation of the electrical activity of the heart.... E Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Echocardiogram An ultrasound study used to image the heart.... E Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller ECMO See Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation... E Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Edema, cytotoxic Extracellular water that enters the cells causing swelling. Associated with failure of the sodium-potassium pump. PRONUNCIATION: CY-to-TOX-ic ed-DE-ma.... E Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Edema, vasogenic Extracellular fluid accumulation in between the cells due to opening of the capillary endothelial cell junctions. PRONUNCIATION: va-so-GEN-ic ed-DEE-ma.... E Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller eFAST Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma. A bedside ultrasonographic exam designed to detect abnormal fluid or air in the peritoneal, pericardial, or pleural space, including pneumothorax... E Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Efficacy The ability to produce a desired or intended result. Effectiveness.... E Jun 3, 2026
