TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Necrotizing fasciitis A severe bacterial soft tissue infection that causes widespread tissue death. PRONUNCIATION: NEC-ro-ti-zing fasc-i-ITIS.... N 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Negative inspiratory force (NIF) A pulmonary function test that measures a patient's maximum inspiratory effort when inhaling. This test is used to identify and trend respiratory reserve and predict the need for mechanical ventilatio... N 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) Wound dressing that applies sub atmospheric pressure in order to hold the wound closed. Also called vacuum-assisted closure (VAC). WoundVac is a common brand name.... N 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Nephron The tiny functional units of the kidney.... N 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Nephrotoxic Damaging to the kidneys. PRONUNCIATION: neph-ro-TOX-ic.... N 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Neural atrophy Loss of neurons and the connections between them... N 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Neurogenic shock Damage to the nervous system after spinal cord injury in which the patient cannot maintain heart rate, blood pressure, or a stable temperature.... N 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Neurological deterioration Decrease of two or more points on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)... N 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Neuromuscular blockade Use of medications to produce muscle paralysis during surgery or in the management of the critically ill patient.... N 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller NG/OG tube Nasogastric/orogastric tube. A tube passed through the nose/mouth, down the esophagus, and into the stomach.... N 3 Jun 2026
