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Vital Signs abbrev
Yellow Mod - vital signs abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CSM | circulation, sensation and movement |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| DB & C | deep breathing and coughing |
| Ht | height |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PRN | as required |
| PVA | peripheral vascular accident |
| RT/RRCP | registered respiratory technician |
| SPD | sterile processing department |
| TPR | temperature, pulse and respiration |
| Wt | weight |
| AF | atrial fibrillation |