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
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Electrolyte abnormalities An imbalance in the concentration of electrolytes in the body.... E Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Emergent evacuation A surgical procedure performed for the immediate removal of a blood clot, such as an epidural or subdural hematoma.... E Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Empirically By observation or experience... E Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Empyema A serious condition caused by the accumulation of infected fluid within the pleural space. PRONUNCIATION: em-PY-ee-ma.... E Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller End organ damage Damage occurring to major organs fed by the circulatory system (the heart, kidneys, brain, eyes, etc.) due to uncontrolled hypertension, hypotension, or hypovolemia.... E Jun 3, 2026
