TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller ITLS International Trauma Life Support. A standardized course from the International Trauma Life Support organization.... I Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller IVC filter A cage-like filter that is inserted percutaneously through the right femoral vein and positioned in the vena cava just below the renal vessels. The purpose of an IVC filter is to trap large clots from... I Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Jejunal tube Both jejunal and duodenal tubes are placed beyond the pylorus for intestinal suctioning (occasionally) or patient feeding (commonly). PRONUNCIATION: je-JUN-al.... J Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller John Collins Warren MD A 19th century American surgeon who first described shock as "a momentary pause in the act of death".... J Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Jugular vein distention (JVD) Bulging of the jugular veins caused by increased pressure in the superior vena cava. In trauma patients, JVD is associated with pericardial tamponade and tension pneumothorax.... J Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Kehr's sign A sharp pain referred to the left shoulder caused by blood irritating the diaphragm. In the trauma patient, Kehr's sign strongly suggests splenic injury. Diaphragmatic irritation by free blood stimula... K Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller kPa Kilopascals; a unit of pressure measurement used in many parts of the world when referring to the pressure of carbon dioxide or oxygen in the blood. In the U.S., millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) is the ... K Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Krebs' (or Krebs) cycle The metabolic process that releases energy for use by the cells. Named for the German chemist Hans Krebs. Also known as the citric acid cycle.... K Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Kyphosis Excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine, commonly associated with osteoporosis. Kyphosis predisposes older adults to injury. PRONUNCIATION: ky-PHO-sis.... K Jun 3, 2026
