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Pulmonary Abbreviat
Pulmonary Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABGs | arterial blood gases |
| ARF | acute respiratory failure |
| AP view | anteroposterior view in radiology |
| ARD | acute respiratory disease |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| Broncho | bronchoscopy |
| BS | breath sounds |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| C&S | sputum culture and sensitivity |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DOE | dyspnea upon exertion |
| ET | endotracheal |
| flu | influenza |
| HMD | hyaline membrane disease |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| O2 | oxygen |
| PA view | posteroanterior view in radiology |
| PE | pulmonary embolus |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PPD | purified protein derivative (tuberculin test) |
| R | respirations |
| RD | respiratory disease |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| SARS | severe acute respiratory syndrome |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |