TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Symphysis pubis The cartilaginous tissue that joins the two bones of the anterior pelvis together. This joint separates the patient with an open book pelvic injury. Also known as the pubic symphysis. PRONUNCIATION: S... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Syncope Short-term loss of consciousness caused by a drop in blood pressure. PRONUNCIATION: SYN-cope.... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Synovial fluid A viscous fluid, with the consistency of egg white, that is found in the cavities of synovial joints. Synovial fluid reduces friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Synthetic colloids Manufactured intravenous solutions composed of large molecules that draw interstitial fluid into the intravascular space. Examples include mannitol, dextran, and starch solutions (e.g., Hextend, Hespa... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) A serious condition involving widespread inflammation throughout the whole body. SIRS can result from severe infection (sepsis), trauma, or pancreatitis.... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Systemic vascular resistance (SVR) The pressure exerted on the circulating blood by the vasculature architecture... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Systolic blood pressure (SBP) The pressure required to push blood from the heart into the arteries... S 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller T-bone collision A direction of motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle is impacted on the side; also known as a lateral impact, broadside, or side impact collision.... T 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tachycardic compensation An increase in heart rate to make up for a loss of circulating blood volume. PRONUNCIATION: ta-chy-CARD-ic.... T 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tachypnea Elevated respiratory rate. PRONUNCIATION: ta-CHYP-ne-a.... T 3 June 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Targeted temperature management Body temperature maintained lower than normal physiologic temperature... T 3 June 2026 Glossary
