TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Distributive shock Any shock state distinguished by systemic vasodilation that leads to decreased blood flow to vital organs... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Diuresis Increased urine production which can be caused by hormonal action, medications, or increased fluid intake. PRONUNCIATION: di-UR-e-sis.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Diuretic A medication that increases the renal production of urine.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dobutamine A beta-1 agonist medication that increases the pumping action of the heart. Infused intravenously, as a continuous drip, titrated to effect. PRONUNCIATION: do-BUT-a-mine.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dorsal column A sensory pathway, located in the posterior cord, responsible for transmitting touch, proprioception, and vibration information.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dose of energy A term used to refer to the amount of energy involved in a traumatic injury.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Drop height Distance an object falls; used as a surrogate for fall velocity.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller DSTC Definitive Surgical Trauma Care. A standardized, physician focused course from the International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Ductus arteriosus A short broad fetal vessel connecting the pulmonary artery with the aorta. Prenatally, it diverts most of the blood directly from the right ventricle to the aorta, bypassing the lungs. The ductus arte... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Duodenum The small intestine segments between the stomach and the jejunum. PRONUNCIATION: duo-DEN-um.... D Jun 3, 2026
