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abbreviations ch.8
abbreviations for chapter 8
Question | Answer |
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ABGs | arterial blood gases |
AFB | acid fast bacillus |
ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
CBC | complete blood count |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CXR | chest x-ray |
FEF | forced expiratory flow |
FEV | forced expiratory volume |
FRC | functional residual capacity |
FVC | forced vital capacity |
HCO3 | bicarbonate |
HMD | hyaline membrane disease |
IPPB | intermitten positive-pressure breathing |
IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
L | liter, left, lumbar |
mg | milligram (1/1000 grams) |
NMTs | nebulized mist treatments |
PCP | pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
PE | physical examination |
PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
PFT | pulmonary function test |
pH | symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity |
pO2 | partial pressure oxygen |
PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
PPD | purified protein derivative |
RAD | reactive airway disease |
RD | respiratory disease |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
RSV | respiratory syncytial virus |
RV | residual volume, right ventricle |
SaO2 | arterial oxygen saturation |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
SOB | shortness of breath |
TB | tuberculosis |
TPR | tempature, pulse, respiration |
TV | tidal volume |
VC | vital capacity |