TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Amniotic sac An intrauterine membrane, filled with amniotic fluid, that surrounds the fetus prior to birth. PRONUNCIATION: am-nee-OUGHT-ik.... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Amylase A digestive enzyme produced in the pancreas. Serum levels are usually elevated in patients with pancreatic trauma. Serial amylase and/or lipase levels are measured in patients with suspected pancreati... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Anaerobic metabolism Energy released by partially breaking down glucose and glycogen without combining the with oxygen. This process delivers a small amount of ATP at the expense of consuming tremendous amounts of glucose... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Analgesia A class of medications that alter the brain's perception of pain. PRONUNCIATION: an-al-GE-ia.... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Aneurysm An abnormal bulge or ballooning of all three layers of an artery. PRONUNCIATION: an-eur-YS-m.... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Angioembolization A non-operative technique used to control bleeding through selective arterial occlusion with coils, glue, Gelfoam, etc. Performed in an interventional radiology suite. PRONUNCIATION: AN-gi-o-em-bo-li-... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Angiography Radiographic visualization of blood vessels or organs by injecting an IV contrast material. PRONUNCIATION: an-gi-OG-ra-phy.... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) A category of antihypertensive drugs that work by blocking angiotensin's effect on the kidneys. PRONUNCIATION: an-GI-o-ten-sin.... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Anisocoria Unequally sized pupils... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI) The ankle-brachial index (ankle SBP/arm SBP) is a simple method for detecting the presence of lower extremity peripheral artery compromise in a non-invasive manner. ABI uses the patient's own brachial... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Anosmia A disrupted sense of smell. In trauma patients, anosmia can be a result head injury. PRONUNCIATION: a-NO-smia.... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Anterograde amnesia See Amnesia, anterograde.... A Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
