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PHM 114 Week 1 Abrev
PHM 114 Week 1 Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CFC | chlorofluorocarbon |
| PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
| inh | inhale |
| CF | Cystic fibrosis |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| COPD | chronic obstruction pulmonary disease |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| HFA | hydrofluoroalkane |
| SRS-A | slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| URI | upper resporatory infection |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| DNR | don't resuscitate |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |