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 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Paresthesia Tingling, itching or burning associated with peripheral nerve damage. PRONUNCIATION: par-es-THES-i-a.... P 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Paroxysmal sweating Episodes of extreme sweating. PRONUNCIATION: pa-ROX-ys-mal.... P 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pathogenesis A term for how a disease develops. PRONUNCIATION: path-o-GEN-es-is.... P 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pathophysiology The study of abnormal biological functions... P 3 Jun 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 3 Jun 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 3 Jun 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 3 Jun 2026
