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Vital Signs Exam Abbrevs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| AF | atrial fibrillation |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillius |
| 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 | cerebral vascular accident/cerebrovascular accident |
| DB | 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 | nebulizing 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 |
| RTT | respiratory therapist technician |
| RRCP | registered respiratory care practitioner |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SPD | sterile processing dept |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TPR | temperature pulse respiration |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| Wt | weight |