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Ch 7 Respiratory
Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABGs | arterial blood gases |
| BP | blood pressure |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| ER | emergency room |
| ET | endotracheal |
| PE | pulmonary function test |
| PT, pt. | patient |
| TB | tuberculin, tuberculosis |
| V/Q | ventilatio/perfusion |