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
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Field In trauma care, FIELD refers to care rendered in the pre-hospital arena.... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Finger thoracostomy Using a finger to emergently decompress a tension pneumothorax. An alternative to needle thoracostomy. PRONUNCIATION: thor-ah-COS-toe-me.... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Fixation, external External rods and pins applied at the bedside or in the O.R. to stabilize a fracture.... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Fixation, internal Placement of a percutaneous rod to stabilize a pelvic fracture.... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Flaccid areflexia Complete loss of motor function and tone below the level of a complete or near complete spinal cord injury. Also called flaccid paralysis or flaccid areflexic paralysis. PRONUNCIATION: either flacc-ID... F Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Flail chest Two or more adjacent ribs (or costochondral cartilage) fractured in two or more places or a detached sternum. Also known as an unstable chest wall.... F Jun 3, 2026
