TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dead right there (DRT) A casual shorthand description of a person who died at the scene of injury.... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Debridement The process of cleaning a wound to remove dead, damaged, or infected tissue. PRONUNCIATION: de-BRIDE-ment.... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Deceleration distance The stopping distance before impact that allows energy to dissipate... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Deceleration force A reduction in the rate of speed. In trauma care, deceleration refers to injuries that result when the body comes to a sudden stop, e.g., a frontal motor vehicle collision or a fall.... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Decompressive craniectomy The surgical removal of a portion of the cranium to reduce intracranial pressure and allow room for brain swelling. PRONUNCIATION: CRAN-i-ec-to-my.... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Decompressive laparotomy A decompressive laparotomy is a surgical opening in the anterior abdominal wall to reduce intra-abdominal hypertension.... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) A form of venous thromboembolism (VTE) that occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs.... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Definitive diagnosis Identifying the most likely cause of a patient's condition after a detailed workup.... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Definitive management Any medical intervention designed to repair or cure a patient's injury.... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Degloving injury Tissue damage that occurs when a large piece of skin has been completely or partially ripped away from underlying tissue. Degloving wound to the head is commonly referred to as a scalping injury. PRON... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Delayed injury A physical or emotional wound that present hours, days, or weeks after the initial injury.... D 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Delirium, excited Excited delirium is a state characterized by agitation, aggression, hyperthermia, and acute distress that may lead to sudden death. It is typically associated with the use of drugs that alter dopamine... D 3 June 2026
