TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Kehr's sign A sharp pain referred to the left shoulder caused by blood irritating the diaphragm. In the trauma patient, Kehr's sign strongly suggests splenic injury. Diaphragmatic irritation by free blood stimula... K 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller kPa Kilopascals; a unit of pressure measurement used in many parts of the world when referring to the pressure of carbon dioxide or oxygen in the blood. In the U.S., millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) is the ... K 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Krebs' (or Krebs) cycle The metabolic process that releases energy for use by the cells. Named for the German chemist Hans Krebs. Also known as the citric acid cycle.... K 3 Jun 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Kyphosis Excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine, commonly associated with osteoporosis. Kyphosis predisposes older adults to injury. PRONUNCIATION: ky-PHO-sis.... K 3 Jun 2026
