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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 embolism |
PFT | pulmonary function test |
Pt., pt. | patient |
TB | tuberculin; tuberculosis |
V/Q | ventilation/ perfusion |