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Chabner Chapter 12
The Respiratory System (Abbreviations)
Term | Definition |
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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 |