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Ch 7 Respiratory
Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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ABGs | arterial blood gases |
BP | blood pressure |
bpm | beats per minute |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CXR | chest x-ray |
ER | emergency room |
ET | endotracheal |
PE | pulmonary function test |
PT, pt. | patient |
TB | tuberculin, tuberculosis |
V/Q | ventilatio/perfusion |