TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) A simple tool that scores a child's cardiovascular, respiratory, and behavioral status to identify children at risk for clinical deterioration.... P 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller PEG See Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy... P 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pelvic binder A non-invasive device used to reduce bleeding by applying pressure to a broken pelvis... P 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pelvic ring disruption This term includes injury to the supporting ligaments or bony structures of the pelvis.... P 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pelvic ring, anterior The front portion of the pelvic ring made up of the superior and inferior pelvic rami and the symphysis pubis.... P 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pelvic ring, posterior The back portion of the pelvic ring made up of the sacrum, sacroiliac joints, and the posterior ilium.... P 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Pelvic stabilizer An orthotic device designed to limit hemorrhage and reduce bone movement in a patient with unstable pelvic fractures. Also known as a binder, sling, or splint. Commercial devices are available, but a ... P 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller PEP/flutter valves A hand-held device that provides positive expiratory pressure (PEP) and airway vibration in order to loosen and help expel secretions... P 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) A procedure used to place a feeding tube through the wall of the abdomen directly into the stomach. PRONUNCIATION: per-cu-TAN-e-ous.... P 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Percutaneous stent A small tube placed in the body to open up a blood vessel or other tube that has been narrowed or damaged.... P 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Perfusion Blood flow into an organ or tissue... P 3/06/2026
