TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Spinal motion restriction A term used to describe the process of protecting the spine and spinal cord in trauma patients. Also referred to as in-line spinal stabilization or spinal immobilization. This process involves special... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Spinal reflex arcs The neural pathways that control reflex responses. In the patient with an incomplete cord injury, reflex arcs may remain active, causing involuntary muscle movement.... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Spinal shock An altered physiologic state immediately after a spinal cord injury... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Spinal stenosis A chronic narrowing of the spinal canal that is common with aging. In older adults, stenosis predisposes patients to spinal cord injury. PRONUNCIATION: sten-O-sis.... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Spinous process The bony projection on the posterior portion of the vertebra... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Spleen watch An informal phrase used to describe the non-invasive management of splenic injuries. Interventions include serial vital sign assessment, abdominal exams, and hemoglobin monitoring... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Splenectomy Surgical removal of the spleen. PRONUNCIATION: splen-EC-to-my.... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Splenorrhaphy Surgical repair of a damaged spleen. PRONUNCIATION: splen-OR-ra-phy.... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller SpO2 Oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximeter... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Sprains Injuries resulting from stretching or tearing ligaments... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Stereotypical Fitting to a fixed or general pattern. PRONUNCIATION: STER-e-o-TYP-i-cal.... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Strains Stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
