TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels connecting arteries directly to veins rather than through capillaries. AVMs are usually congenital; they enlarge over time an... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Ascites An abnormal collection of non-blood fluid in the abdomen. PRONUNCIATION: a-SCI-tes.... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller ASIA See American Spinal Injury Association.... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 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 Asplenic Without a spleen; post splenectomy. Asplenic patients are at risk for serious infection and require multiple vaccinations, prophylactic antibiotics, and good infection prevention practices throughout ... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller AST See Aspartate aminotransferase... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller ATCN Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses. A standardized course from the Society of Trauma Nurses.... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Atelectasis The partial or complete collapse of an alveolus creating a diffusion disorder. PRONUNCIATION: AT-el-ECT-ta-sis.... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller ATLS Advanced Trauma Life Support. A standardized, physician focused course from the American College of Surgeons.... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller ATNC Advanced Trauma Nursing Course. A standardized course for UK nurses.... A 3/06/2026 Glossary
