TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Alanine transaminase (ALT) An enzyme found in the liver which is released into the bloodstream when the liver is damaged.... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Albumin Produced by the liver, albumin is the primary protein in blood plasma. Albumin is a large and osmotically active molecule that remains in the vessels, unless they are damaged. PRONUNCIATION: AL-bu-min... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Albuterol, inhaled An aerosolized medication, primarily used as a bronchodilator, but also employed to reduce serum potassium levels in hyperkalemic patients including those with crush injuries. PRONUNCIATION: al-BUTE-e... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Alkalosis A state in which the body's pH exceeds the normal range of 7.35-7.45. Alkalosis is less common than acidosis. In trauma patients, alkalosis is associated with hyperventilation, gastric suction, or ina... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller All-terrain vehicle (ATV) An off-road motorized vehicle. Known in some locations as a quad cycle.... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Alveolar: arterial (A:a) gradient A measurement of the difference between oxygen concentration in the alveoli and in the arterial system. A:a gradient measurement is useful for identifying the cause of hypoxemia. The PaO2:FiO2 (P:F) r... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller American Burn Association (ABA) An organization dedicated to promoting and supporting burn-related care, prevention, education, and research. ABA guidelines specify which burned patients need specialized burn center care.... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller American College of Surgeons (ACS) A U.S.-based organization dedicated to improving the quality of surgical care and promoting education and training of surgeons. The ACS's Committee on Trauma sets trauma center standards and verifies ... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) A North American organization in the field of Spinal Cord Injury Care, Education, and Research. Well known for the ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS), a widely used standardized score to describe spinal cord... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Amnesia, anterograde Patients with anterograde amnesia cannot remember events occurring AFTER the injury. PRONUNCIATION: an-TER-o-grade am-NES-ia.... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Amnesia, retrograde Patients with retrograde amnesia cannot remember events occurring BEFORE the injury. PRONUNCIATION: RET-ro-grade am-NE-sia.... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
