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MED104 Ch10
Abbreviations (Respiratory)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | Continuous Positive Airway Pressure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| ETT | endotracheal tube |
| LRTI | lower respiratory tract infection |
| LTB | laryngotracheobronchitis |
| OSA | obstructive sleep apnea |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PSG | polysomnography |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| URI/URTI | upper respiratory infection, upper respiratory tract infection |