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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 embolism |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| Pt., pt. | patient |
| TB | tuberculin; tuberculosis |
| V/Q | ventilation/ perfusion |