TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Fasciotomy An incision through the fascia to relieve pressure, restore perfusion, and allow damaged muscle tissue to expand. PRONUNCIATION: FAS-ci-OT-o-my.... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller FAST ultrasound scan Focused Assessment with sonography for trauma; a bedside imaging study that can quickly check for free fluid or air in the abdomen or thorax.... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Fat embolism syndrome (FES) Fat globules in the circulation, usually after a long bone fracture, causing potentially life-threatening clinical symptoms.... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Fibrinogen Fibrinogen is a critical blood protein produced in the liver. In the presence of tissue or vascular injury, fibrinogen is converted by thrombin to fibrin and then to a fibrin-based blood clot. Fibrin ... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Fibrinogen concentrate (RiaSTAP®) A lyophilized (freeze-dried) human fibrinogen concentrate, given intravenously to promote clotting in acutely bleeding patients.... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Fibrinolysis The enzymatic breakdown of the fibrin in blood clots. This process is often accelerated in trauma patients. Clots are formed but rapidly break down. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is administered to stabilize ... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Fibrosis Thickening or scarring of tissue. PRONUNCIATION: fi-BRO-sis.... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Fibrothorax Scarring within the pleural space that reduces the lung's ability to contract or expand. ( PRONUNCIATION: fi-bro-THOR-ax.... F Jun 3, 2026
