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Resp abb
Respiratory abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus / causes TB |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| BAL | bronchial aveolar lavage |
| Bronch | bronchoscopy |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DLco | diffusion in capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DPI | dry powder inhaler |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| FEV1 | forced expirations volume in first second |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| LLL | left lower lobe of lung |
| LUL | left upper lobe of lung |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| NIV | noninvasive ventilation |
| NSCLC | non-small cell lung cancer |
| OSA | obstructive sleep apnea |
| Pao2 | oxygen partial pressure; amount of oxygen in arterial blood |
| Paco2 | carbon dioxide partial pressure; amount of carbon dioxide in arterial blood |
| PCP | Pneumocystis carinii |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PEEP | positive end expiratory pressure |
| PFTs | pulmonary function tests |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| RLL | right lower lobe of lung |
| RSV | respiratory syncytical virus |
| RUL | right upper lobe of lung |
| SCLC | small cell lung cancer |
| SIMV | sunchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TLC | total lung capacity |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| VAP | ventilation-associated pneumonia |
| VATS | video assisted thorascopy |
| V/Q scan | ventilation perfusion scan |