TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Paresis Loss of the ability to feel some part of the body. In trauma patients, paresis can be the result of spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, or prolonged tissue ischemia.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Paresthesia Tingling, itching or burning associated with peripheral nerve damage. PRONUNCIATION: par-es-THES-i-a.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Paroxysmal sweating Episodes of extreme sweating. PRONUNCIATION: pa-ROX-ys-mal.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pathogenesis A term for how a disease develops. PRONUNCIATION: path-o-GEN-es-is.... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pathophysiology The study of abnormal biological functions... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) A type of pain medication delivery system in which administration is controlled by the patient, or sometimes by a surrogate (e.g., a nurse or an injured child's parent).... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pavlik harness A soft splint occasionally used for treating infants with femur fractures by keeping the child's knees bent and the thighs abducted. In non-trauma patients, a Pavlik harness is a common management opt... P Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller PCAR Pediatric Care After Resuscitation. A standardized course from TCAR Education Programs for nurses and allied health professionals.... P Jun 3, 2026
