TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Intrapleural The space between the two pleural layers in the thorax (the visceral pleura and the parietal pleura) where air, blood, and other fluids can accumulate.... I 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Intrapleural catheter A tube used to drain pleural air, blood, pus, or excess pleural fluid from around the lungs; a chest tube or chest drain. Occasionally used to infuse medications (e.g., r-tPA).... I 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Intrapleural tPA The infusion of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator into the pleural space to disrupt retained clots... I 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Intravascular fluid The fluid contained within the blood vessels... I 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Intraventricular drain Any catheter placed in one of the brain's lateral ventricles to drain cerebrospinal fluid. The fluid may be diverted to a collection system outside the body (a temporary external ventricular drain) or... I 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Intrusive thoughts Unwanted repetitive thoughts that occur causing anxiety... I 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Intubate/extubate To insert a tube, such as an endotracheal tube.... I 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Ion An atom that carries a positive or negative charge, including important body electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride. PRONUNCIATION: I-on.... I 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Ionized calcium The physiologically active form of calcium found in the bloodstream. Also known as adjusted, unbound, corrected, or free calcium.... I 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Ipsilateral On the same side (versus contralateral, which refers to the opposite side). PRONUNCIATION: IP-si-LAT-er-al.... I 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Ischemia Inadequate blood flow that results in poor tissue oxygenation. PRONUNCIATION: is-CHE-mi-a.... I 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Ischemic brain injury Damage caused to the brain by impaired oxygen delivery to brain tissue due to hypoxemia, hypoperfusion, or vessel occlusion.... I 3 Jun 2026
