TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cushing's ulcer A gastro-duodenal ulcer produced by elevated intracranial pressure.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller CVVH Continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration, a form of continuous dialysis for patients with acute renal failure.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cytokine Signaling proteins that help control inflammation in the body. PRONUNCIATION: CYT-o-kine.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cytotoxic edema Intracellular edema due to cell membrane failure. A premorbid cellular process.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller D5W Dextrose 5% in water; a common hypotonic intravenous solution used alone or in conjunction with an isotonic crystalloid, such as .45 saline.... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Damage control laparotomy (DCL) A form of damage control surgery designed to quickly halt intra-abdominal hemorrhage and control intestinal leaks. The goal of DCL is to restore normal physiology rather than normal anatomy. Definitiv... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Damage control surgery (DCS) Any surgical intervention designed to rapidly control hemorrhage and stabilize a patient; NOT intended to be a final, definitive repair of the problem. DCS is commonly performed for thoracic, abdomina... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Damped waveform A pressure waveform that appears shorter and flatter than expected due to actual low pressure or to interference. Not to be confused with "dampened", which means wet.... D 3 June 2026
