| A | B |
|---|
| tachycardia | An unusually rapid heart rate |
| tarsal | The ankle bone |
| thoracic cavity | Body cavity enclosed by the sternum, ribs, and vertebral column |
| tibia | The shin bone |
| tidal volume | The amount of air inhaled and exhaled in a single breath |
| toddler | Child who is 1 to 3 years old |
| torso | The trunk of a body, not including the head or limbs |
| tourniquet | A device that is wrapped around an extremity to prevent blood flow to or from the distal area |
| toxin | A substance that is poisonous to cells or tissues |
| trachea | The windpipe; main air passage, arising from larynx and dividing into bronchi |
| tracheal deviation | A shifting of the trachea to either side of the midline caused by the pressure of air trapped in the chest cavity |
| tracheostomy | Surgical opening of the trachea |
| tracheostomy tube | a specialized airway device for surgical placement into a tracheal stoma; used to maintain an airway passage |
| trade name | Manufacturer's brand name for a medication |
| transient ischemic attack (TIA) | A sudden loss of neurological functions that clears up within 24 hours; the symtpoms are similar to a CVA; also called a ministroke |
| trauma | A serious injury to the body or a severe emotional shock |
| trauma centers | Regional facilities having specialized physicians and equipment necessary for treating trauma injuries |
| trendelenburg position | The supine position inclined with the feet elevated about a foot above the head level |
| triage | The process of prioritizing patients to receive the appropriate level of care or transportation |
| tripod position | Position that helps keep the airway open and maximizes respiratory effort; sitting, learning forward with hands on the knees |
| twisting force | Occurs when one part of an extremity remains in place while the rest moves or twists |
