TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Thromboembolic disorders Vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms that are caused by bed confinement and sitting for a long time... T Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Thrombosis Blood vessel clotting due to platelets and fibrin. PRONUNCIATION: throm-BO-sis.... T Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller TILS Trauma Immediate Life Support. A standardized, paramedic focused course from the International Trauma Life Support organization.... T Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tinnitus A ringing sensation in the ears. PRONUNCIATION: TIN-uh-tus... T Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tissue ischemia Limited blood flow to the cells and organs. Causes include low cardiac output, vasospasm, atherosclerosis, clotting, or compression.... T Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tissue oxygen debt A state in which additional oxygen is required to restore aerobic metabolism.... T Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tissue oxygen demand The amount of oxygen required to meet the demands of cellular metabolism.... T Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tissue oxygen utilization (VO2) The difference between the oxygen sent to the cells and the amount returned to the heart. The amount of oxygen consumed or extracted at the cell level. VO2 = (SpO2 - SvO2) x Hgb x 1.36 x CO x 10... T Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tissue oxygenation cascade A step-by-step process by which oxygen moves from the atmosphere to the mitochondria.... T Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) A fibrinolytic drug that dissolves blood clots In trauma patients, tPA is occasionally used to dissolve a retained hemothorax Pronunciation: TI-ssue plas-MI-no-gen AC-ti-va-tor.... T Jun 3, 2026
