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chp8 abbrv
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABGs | arterial blood gases |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BS | breath sounds, blood sugar, bowel sounds |
| BVM | bag valve mask |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CXR | chest X-ray |
| DTP | diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis |
| ER | emergency room |
| ET | endotracheal |
| NC | nasal cannula |
| O2 | oxygen |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| Pt, pt. | patient |
| RSV | respiratory syncytial virus |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| SARS | severe acute respiratory syndrome |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SpO2 | peripheral capillary oxygen saturation |
| TB | tuberculin |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breathe |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| V/Q | ventilation/perfusion |