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PHM 114 Week 1 Abrev
PHM 114 Week 1 Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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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 |