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Vital Signs Review- Abbr
Term | Definition |
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ABG | arterial blood gases |
AF | atrial fibrillation |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
BMI | body mass index |
BP | blood pressure |
CCU | coronary care unit |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CSM | circulation, sensation, movement |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
DB&C | deep breathing and coughing |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DPI | dry powder inhaler |
FVC | forced vital capacity |
Ht. | height |
ICU | intensive care unit |
IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
MI | myocardial infarction |
NMT | nebulized mist treatment |
O2 | oxygen |
PCP | pneumocystic pneumonia |
PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
PRN | as required/ as necessary |
PFT | pulmonary function test |
PVA | peripheral vascular accident |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
RT | Respiratory Therapist |
RRCP | Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
SOB | shortness of breath |
SPD | sterile processing department |
TB | tuberculosis |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
URI | upper respiratory infaction |
Wt. | weight |