TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Epigastrium The central upper area of the abdomen. PRONUNCIATION: ep-i-GAS-trium.... E 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Epinephrine (adrenaline) A "fight-or-flight" neurotransmitter secreted by the sympathetic nervous system. Effects include enhanced cardiac contractility, tachycardia, vasoconstriction, and bronchodilation. Endogenous epinephr... E 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Equivocal Vague or ambiguous. PRONUNCIATION: e-QUIV-o-cal.... E 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Erythrocyte A red blood cell. PRONUNCIATION: e-RYTH-ro-cyte.... E 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Eschar Necrotic tissue that eventually sheds from the skin. Commonly seen in full-thickness burns or pressure injuries. Eschar is typically tan, brown, or black, and may form a hard, restrictive crust that c... E 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Escharotomy Eschar is removed or opened with a procedure known as an escharotomy. PRONUNCIATION: Es-car-ROT-uh-mee.... E 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Esophagram An esophagram is a radiologic imaging exam of the upper digestive tract. In trauma patients, this test is used to identify esophageal tears and leaks.... E 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller ETCO2/end tidal carbon dioxide The level of carbon dioxide in the breath at the end of exhalation. Measured with a capnometer or capnograph, used to evaluate the adequacy of ventilation.... E 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Ethmoid bone a small, light bone in the base of the skull that forms the lateral boundaries of the orbit, the anterior cranial fossa, and the nasal cavities.... E 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Etiology The cause or origin of a disease or abnormal condition. PRONUNCIATION: E-ti-OL-ogy.... E 3 Jun 2026
