TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Refractory hypoxemia Inadequate arterial oxygen despite sufficient alveolar oxygen; diffusion failure. Often evaluated with the P:F ratio.... R Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Reimplantation The reattachment of an amputated body part. Also known as replantation.... R Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Renal failure, intrarenal Decreased urine output due to damage to the renal glomeruli or tubules. Caused by extended low blood flow or exposure to nephrotoxic agents. Also known as infrarenal failure.... R Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Renal failure, myoglobinuric A form of intrarenal failure caused by high levels of myoglobin in the urine due to muscle breakdown in the patient with rhabdomyolysis.... R Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Renal failure, postrenal Decreased urine output due to a blockage or obstruction below the kidneys in the ureters, bladder, or urethra.... R Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Renal failure, prerenal Decreased urine output due to inadequate perfusion of the kidneys caused by inadequate cardiac output.... R Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Renal replacement therapy A general term for mechanical interventions used to filter the blood in the patient with inadequate renal function; techniques include conventional hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, CVVH, and CVAH.... R Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system (RAAS) A neural-hormonal system, mediated by the pituitary, that regulates blood pressure in the body by influencing urine output and vasoconstriction.... R Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Replantation The reattachment of an amputated body part. Also known as reimplantation.... R Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Respiratory acidosis Abnormally high levels of acid (carbon dioxide) in the body due to inadequate (hypo) ventilation resulting in a pH less than 7.35.... R Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Respiratory alkalosis Abnormally low levels of acid (carbon dioxide) in the body due to hyperventilation resulting in a pH greater than 7.45.... R Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Respiratory therapist In the U.S., a respiratory therapist (RT) is a licensed healthcare professional who specializes in the respiratory care of patients, including pulmonary hygiene, ventilator management, suctioning, inh... R Jun 3, 2026
