TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Screening, Brief Intervention (SBI) and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) A quick intervention strategy for the identification of persons at high risk for substance abuse. A method of identifying and providing early intervention to people with substance use disorders.... S 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Seat belt sign A term that refers to bruising or abrasions of the neck, chest, or abdominal wall as a result of forceful contact with a seat belt restraint. This finding may be obvious shortly after injury or may ta... S 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Second impact syndrome A rare but often fatal brain injury that occurs as a result of a blow to the head minutes, days, or weeks after a previous concussive event.... S 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Secondary impacts In reference to motor vehicle collisions, a secondary impact results from flying passengers and other objects.... S 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Secondary traumatic stress Secondary traumatic stress is the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another.... S 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Sensory assessment Evaluation of the sensory dermatomes; performed in patients with spinal cord injuries.... S 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Sepsis Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.... S 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Sequela A result or condition that follows from a disease or illness. Plural = sequelae.... S 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Sequential compression device Auto inflating-deflating mechanical cuffs placed on patients' lower legs or feet (occasionally the arms) to stimulate the circulation and minimize clot (venous thromboembolism) formation.... S 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Serum procalcitonin A blood biomarker released in response to infection. Elevated levels suggest sepsis. PRONUNCIATION: pro-CAL-si-TO-nin.... S 3/06/2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Shearing injury The tearing of large or small fixed points in the body in response to force... S 3/06/2026
