TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller ENPC Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course. A standardized course from the Emergency Nurses Association.... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Enteral Referring to the gastrointestinal tract. PRONUNCIATION: ENT-er-al.... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Epidural analgesia/anesthesia Administration of opioids or a local anesthetic agent into the epidural space. PRONUNCIATION: ep-i-DUR-al.... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Epidural hematoma Blood accumulation in the potential space between the skull and the dura mater. Also known as an extradural hematoma. PRONUNCIATION: HE-ma -TO-ma.... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Epidural space A potential space between the skull and the firmly affixed dura mater. Also known as the extradural space.... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Epigastrium The central upper area of the abdomen. PRONUNCIATION: ep-i-GAS-trium.... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Epinephrine (adrenaline) A "fight-or-flight" neurotransmitter secreted by the sympathetic nervous system. Effects include enhanced cardiac contractility, tachycardia, vasoconstriction, and bronchodilation. Endogenous epinephr... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Equivocal Vague or ambiguous. PRONUNCIATION: e-QUIV-o-cal.... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Erythrocyte A red blood cell. PRONUNCIATION: e-RYTH-ro-cyte.... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Eschar Necrotic tissue that eventually sheds from the skin. Commonly seen in full-thickness burns or pressure injuries. Eschar is typically tan, brown, or black, and may form a hard, restrictive crust that c... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Escharotomy Eschar is removed or opened with a procedure known as an escharotomy. PRONUNCIATION: Es-car-ROT-uh-mee.... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Esophagram An esophagram is a radiologic imaging exam of the upper digestive tract. In trauma patients, this test is used to identify esophageal tears and leaks.... E 3 June 2026 Glossary
