TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Acceleration force An increase in the rate or speed of an object. In trauma care, acceleration injuries occur when the body is thrown into motion from a stationary position. For example, a stopped vehicle hit from behin... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller ACE inhibitors Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Drugs designed to block angiotensin-converting enzyme. This class of medications is commonly used as a diuretic in patients with hypertension. Examples includ... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Acetaminophen A non-opioid analgesic agent that can be administered orally, rectally, or intravenously. PRONUNCIATION: a-CET-a-MIN-o-phen. Known as paracetamol in Commonwealth countries.... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Acidosis A state in which the body's pH is below the normal range of 7.35-7.45. Occurs when renal or respiratory compensation can no longer maintain homeostasis. In trauma patients, acidosis is usually the res... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Aciduria A condition marked by the presence of an abnormally high amount of acid in the urine. Aciduria contributes to renal damage in patients with rhabdomyolysis. PRONUNCIATION: a-cid-UR-ia.... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Acronym An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word. E.g., FAST scan, PEG tube.... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller ACS In trauma care, ACS is variably used as an abbreviation for abdominal compartment syndrome, anterior cord syndrome, and the American College of Surgeons.... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) See Muscle compartment syndrome.... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Acute kidney injury (AKI) A sudden decrease in kidney function caused by prerenal, intrarenal, or post renal disorders.... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) A life-threatening lung injury in which fluid leaks into the lungs, surfactant breaks down, and the alveoli stiffen and collapse, severely impairing diffusion.... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Acute stress disorder Acute stress disorder occurs in the first 30 days following injury. If symptoms persist longer, the diagnosis is changed to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Adduction Movement of a body part toward the central axis of the body... A 3 Jun 2026 Glossary
