TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tetanus prophylaxis Administration of a vaccination to prevent the incidence of tetanus. PRONUNCIATION: TET-nus pro-phyl-AX-is.... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tetany Muscle spasms caused by calcium deficiency... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tetraplegia The inability to move all four extremities; this term is preferred over quadriplegia. PRONUNCIATION: TET-rah-PLE-gia.... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller TEVAR Thoracic endovascular aortic repair... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Thawed plasma A non-cellular blood product that has been melted prior to use. Once thawed, previously frozen plasma has a shelf life of 1-7 days, depending on blood bank practices and protocols. Thawed plasma must ... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Third (or 3rd) spacing The accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space (between the cells). Edema.... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Thoracic duct The drainage point of the lymph system into the subclavian vein... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) Minimally invasive surgery to treat an aortic aneurysm... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Thoracic wedge fracture A triangular shaped compression fracture of the thoracic spine... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthoses (TLSO) brace A removable brace used to stabilize the spine after surgery; for patients with lower spinal injuries.... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Thrombocyte A type of blood cell that plays a key role in clot formation. Also known as platelet.... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Thromboelastography (TEG) A viscoelastometric method of measuring the coagulation process from start to finish. PRONUNCIATION: throm-bo-e-las-TO-grah-phy.... T Jun 3, 2026 Glossary
