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vital signs abbrevs
yellow module vital signs abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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NMT | nebulized mist treatment |
SPD | sterile processing department |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
SOB | shortness of breath |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
Wt. | weight |
IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
MI | myocardial infarction |
O2 | oxygen |
PRN | as required/as necessary |
PFT | pulmonary function tests |
RRCP | Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner |
TB | tuberculosis |
FVC | forced vital capacity |
CSM | circulation, sensation, movement |
BMI | body mass index |
BP, B/P | blood pressure |
CCU | coronary care unit |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
PVA | peripheral vascular accident |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
RT | Respiratory Therapist |
PCP | pneumocystic pneumonia |
MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
ABG | arterial blood gases |
AF | atrial fibrillation |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
ICU | intensive care unit |
COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
DB&C | deep breathing and coughing |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DPI | dry powder inhaler |
Ht. | height |
TPR | temperature, pulse and respiration |
PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |