TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Packed red blood cells (PRBCS) Red blood cells that have been separated from other blood components and packaged for transfusion... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller PaCO2 Arterial carbon dioxide measurement... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Palliative care A phase of treatment geared towards the relief of symptoms related to living with a serious chronic illness. PRONUNCIATION: PAL-li-a-tive.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Paradoxical respiration Respiratory movement, in which a portion of the chest moves in a direction opposite normal respiration. This finding is present in the patient with flail chest. PRONUNCIATION: par-a-DOX-i-cal.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Paralysis Loss of the ability to move some part of the body. In trauma patients, the most common cause is spinal cord injury, but peripheral nerve injury, prolonged tissue ischemia, and extensive muscle damage ... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Paralytics Medications that prevent muscle movement. PRONUNCIATION: par-a-LYT-ic.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Paraplegia Inability to move two extremities, usually the lower extremities. PRONUNCIATION: par-a-PLE-gi-a.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Parasympathetic nervous system The portion of the autonomic nervous system that regulates body functions when at rest. The "feed and breed" or "rest and digest", or "vagal" system.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Parenchyma/Parenchymal tissue The functional parts of the body's organs. PRONUNCIATION: pa-REN-chy-ma.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Parenteral A term used to collectively refer to intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneously administered medications. PRONUNCIATION: pa-RENT-er-al.... P Jun 3, 2026
