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Chabner Chapter 12
The Respiratory System (Abbreviations)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABGs | Arterial blood gases |
| ARDS | Acute (formerly adult) respiratory distress syndrome |
| BAL | Bronchioalveolar lavage |
| Broncho | Bronchoscopy |
| CF | Cystic fibrosis |
| CO2 | Carbon dioxide |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | Continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resusciation |
| CXR | Chest x-ray |
| DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
| DPT | Diptheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| LLL | Left lower lobe |
| LUL | Left upper lobe |
| MDI | Metered-dose inhaler |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| PCP | Pneumocystis pneumonia |
| PE | Pulmonary embolism |
| PFTs | Pulmonary function tests |
| PPD | Purified protein derivative |
| RDS | Respiratory distress syndrome |
| RLL | Right lower lobe |
| RSV | Respiratory syncytial virus |
| RUL | Right upper lobe |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| URI | Upper respiratory infection |