TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) A simple tool that scores a child's cardiovascular, respiratory, and behavioral status to identify children at risk for clinical deterioration.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller PEEP See Positive end-expiratory pressure... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller PEG See Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pelvic binder A non-invasive device used to reduce bleeding by applying pressure to a broken pelvis... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pelvic ring disruption This term includes injury to the supporting ligaments or bony structures of the pelvis.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pelvic ring, anterior The front portion of the pelvic ring made up of the superior and inferior pelvic rami and the symphysis pubis.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pelvic ring, posterior The back portion of the pelvic ring made up of the sacrum, sacroiliac joints, and the posterior ilium.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pelvic stabilizer An orthotic device designed to limit hemorrhage and reduce bone movement in a patient with unstable pelvic fractures. Also known as a binder, sling, or splint. Commercial devices are available, but a ... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller PEP/flutter valves A hand-held device that provides positive expiratory pressure (PEP) and airway vibration in order to loosen and help expel secretions... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) A procedure used to place a feeding tube through the wall of the abdomen directly into the stomach. PRONUNCIATION: per-cu-TAN-e-ous.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Percutaneous stent A small tube placed in the body to open up a blood vessel or other tube that has been narrowed or damaged.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Perfusion Blood flow into an organ or tissue... P Jun 3, 2026
