TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cellular integrity A state in which the outer membrane of a cell is fully intact. Maintaining cellular integrity requires an adequate supply of energy to run the cell's sodium-potassium pump.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The United States agency responsible for public health.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Centrifugal force A force that pushes a body to the outside of a vortex. PRONUNCIATION: cen·TRIF·u·gal.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cerebral contusion Bruising of the gray or white matter within the brain.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) Mean arterial pressure (MAP) minus intracranial pressure (ICP); the net gradient that delivers oxygen to the brain.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Watery fluid that flows in and around the spinal column and brain to cushion them from injury.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Chelation therapy Chelation medications are given to bind lead or other heavy metals in the body to facilitate renal excretion. In trauma patients, chelation therapy is occasionally required for individuals with an ele... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Chemoprophylaxis Any pharmacological agent used to prevent a condition. In trauma care, this term is often used to refer to anticoagulant medications (e.g., enoxaparin) administered to prevent venous thromboembolism.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Chest dissymmetry Unequal size or expansion of the chest wall. PRONUNCIATION: dis-SYM-etry.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Chest tube A tube inserted into the pleural cavity through the chest wall to remove air, blood, pus, or pleural fluid. Also known as a tube thoracostomy or a chest drain.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Chlorhexidine swabs A disinfectant and antiseptic on a swab that is used for skin disinfection before surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments. PRONUNCIATION: chlor-HEX-idine.... C 3 June 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Chronic dialysis Regular, ongoing therapy for the treatment of renal failure that performs many of the functions of healthy kidneys.... C 3 June 2026
