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Respiratory System Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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ABGs | arterial blood gasses |
AFB | acid fast bacillus |
BAL | bronchoscopy & lavage |
COAD (COPD) | chronic obstructive airways (pulmonary) disease |
COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
CPAP | continuous positive airways pressure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CXR | chest x-ray |
DOE | dyspnoea on exertion |
SOB | shortness of breath |
ICC | intercostal catheter |
LLL | Left lower lobe |
LUL | left upper lobe |
NIV | non-invasive ventilation |
OSA | obstructive sleep apnoea |
PE | pulmonary embolism |
PET | positron emission tomography |
PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
RLL | right lower lobe |
RSV | respiratory syncytial virus |
RUL | right upper lobe |
SIMV | synchronised intermittent mandatory ventilation |
TLC | total lung capacity |
URTI | upper respiratory tract infection |
TB | tuberculosis |