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MED104 Ch10
Abbreviations (Respiratory)
Term | Definition |
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ABG | arterial blood gas |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPAP | Continuous Positive Airway Pressure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CXR | chest x-ray |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
ETT | endotracheal tube |
LRTI | lower respiratory tract infection |
LTB | laryngotracheobronchitis |
OSA | obstructive sleep apnea |
PE | pulmonary embolism |
PFT | pulmonary function test |
PSG | polysomnography |
SOB | shortness of breath |
T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
URI/URTI | upper respiratory infection, upper respiratory tract infection |