TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dobutamine A beta-1 agonist medication that increases the pumping action of the heart. Infused intravenously, as a continuous drip, titrated to effect. PRONUNCIATION: do-BUT-a-mine.... D 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dorsal column A sensory pathway, located in the posterior cord, responsible for transmitting touch, proprioception, and vibration information.... D 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dose of energy A term used to refer to the amount of energy involved in a traumatic injury.... D 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Drop height Distance an object falls; used as a surrogate for fall velocity.... D 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller DSTC Definitive Surgical Trauma Care. A standardized, physician focused course from the International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care.... D 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Ductus arteriosus A short broad fetal vessel connecting the pulmonary artery with the aorta. Prenatally, it diverts most of the blood directly from the right ventricle to the aorta, bypassing the lungs. The ductus arte... D 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Duodenum The small intestine segments between the stomach and the jejunum. PRONUNCIATION: duo-DEN-um.... D 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dura mater The outermost layer of the meninges that lies directly beneath the skull.... D 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dural sinus A venous channel that drains blood and cerebrospinal fluid from the cranial cavity.... D 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dyspnea Difficult or labored respiration. PRONUNCIATION: DYS-pne-a.... D 3/06/2026
