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