TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) A blood product made from whole blood in which all the cells have been removed. In trauma patients, FFP--an isotonic colloid--is used for volume resuscitation. Also contains clotting factors.... F Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Functional residual capacity (FRC) The volume remaining in the lungs after a normal, passive exhalation... F Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller G Force The force per unit of mass due to gravity at the Earth's surface... G Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Gelfoam A brand name for an absorbable gelatin sponge or powder used to control tissue bleeding or occlude vessels in angioembolization procedures.... G Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Geriatrics The issues and diseases of older adults.... G Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Glasgow Coma Scale A widely used scale to measure a person's level of consciousness after a brain injury. Scores range from 3-15.... G Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Gluteal Relating to the gluteal muscles of the buttocks. PRONUNCIATION: GLUT-e-al.... G Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Gravitational forces The universal force of attraction acting between all matter... G Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Gray matter-white matter interface The site where the gray cerebral and cerebellar matter meets the white matter of the brain.... G Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Great vessels The large arteries and veins that carry blood to and from the heart.... G Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
