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Mech/Vent Unit 6 & 7
SPC Mechanical Ventilation Unit 6 & 7 Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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W.O.B. | Work of Breathing |
PPV | Positive Pressure Ventilation |
PEEP | Positive End-Expiratory Pressure |
PSV | Pressure Support Ventilation |
ICP | Intracranial Pressure |
ECK | Electrocardiograph |
COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
CO | Cardiac Output |
MAP | Mean Airway Pressure |
SIMV | Synchronized Intermitted Mandatory Ventilation |
CVP | Central Venous Pressure |
CPP | Cerebral Perfusion Pressure |
ADH | Antidiuretic Hormone |
PaO2 | Arterial Pressure of Oxygen |
PaCO2 | Arterial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide |
VALI | Ventilator Associated Lung Injury |
VAP | Ventilator Associated Pneumonia |
ARDS | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
VILI | Ventilator Induced Lung Injury |
VC | Vital Capacity |
VE | Minute Ventilation |
VT | Tidal Volume |
RR or f | Respiratory Rate or Frequency |
MIP | Maximum Inspiratory Pressure |
RSBI | Rapid Shallow Breathing Index |
SBT | Spontaneous Breath Trials |
CPAP | Continuous Positive Airway Pressure |
PS | Pressure Support |
TCT's | Trach Collar Trials |
NIPPV | Non Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation |
ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
HR | Heart Rate |
BP | Blood Pressure |
HAP | Hospital Acquired Pneumonia |
HCAP | Healthcare Associated Pneumonia |
SARS | Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome |