TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease A chronic inflammatory lung disease that damages the alveoli and obstructs airflow from the lungs.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) A diffuse progressive, degenerative brain disease associated with repetitive brain blows. PRONUNCIATION: en-ceph-a-LOP-athy.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Chronotropic agents Medications that change heart rate. PRONUNCIATION: chron-no-TROP-ic.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cingulate herniation A form of brain herniation in which the cerebrum shifts across the midline and impinges on the opposite side. Also known as subfalcine herniation or "brain shift". PRONUNCIATION: CING-u-late.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller CIWA-Ar Score A validated tool for assessing and documenting symptoms of ethanol withdrawal.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cleanser, skin A cleansing solution designed for use on intact skin. Examples include chlorhexidine and povidone iodine.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cleanser, wound Designed for use on damaged skin or open wounds.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Clinical decision rules Evidence-based tools to help in identifying bedside interventions.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Close ratio resuscitation See 1:1:1 transfusion... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Closing speed The speed of approach of two colliding vehicles before impact.... C Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Clothesline injury Trauma that occurs to the anterior neck as a result of a direct blow, such as running or riding a motorcycle into a clothesline, wire, rope, branch, chain, etc.... C Jun 3, 2026
