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
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
