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MT Abbr Resp & Dig
MT Abbreviations Respiratory & Digestive Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| LOC | level of consciousness or loss of consciousness |
| CXR | chest xray |
| AP & L | anterior, posterior & lateral |
| O2 | oxygen |
| NC | nasal cannula |
| BS | breath sounds, bowel sounds |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| GB | gallbladder |
| abd | abdomen |
| N&V | nausea & vomiting |
| BM | bowel movement |
| NG tube | nasogastric tube |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |