TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Mensa Mensa is the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world. It is a non-profit organization open to people who score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standardized, supervised IQ or other approv... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Mesenteric system A web of vessels that perfuse the mesentery. PRONUNCIATION: me-sen-TER-ic.... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Mesentery A peritoneal fold that attaches abdominal structures to the posterior abdominal wall. PRONUNCIATION: ME-sen-ter-ry.... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Metabolic acidosis Excess acid in the body; an arterial pH less than 7.35. In the trauma patient, lactic acid, hyperkalemia, and hyperchloremia are common causes.... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Metabolic alkalosis An arterial pH greater than 7.45 due to excess base in the body (e.g., overzealous bicarbonate infusion) or acid loss (e.g., from vomiting).... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Methylprednisolone Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol), in very high doses, was widely used for many years to treat patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Today, high dose methylprednisolone for SCI has largely fallen out... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller MI Myocardial infarction, a.k.a. heart attack... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Microbiome All of the microorganisms (and their genetic content) that inhabit a specific environment or body site. Commonly used to refer to microorganisms in the gut.... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Mid-shaft, femur Referring to the middle one-third of the shaft. The most common femur fracture location in individuals with healthy bones.... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Midline catheter A midline catheter is a long, thin, flexible intravenous catheter that is inserted in the upper arm with the tip located just below the axilla. The catheter must be inserted by an experienced practiti... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Also known as concussion, minor head trauma, or simply a brain injury in which a patient's lowest GCS score is 13.... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Missile migration The movement of a bullet or bullet fragment within the body in the days, weeks, months after the initial injury... M Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
