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ch5 abbreviations
Exploring Medical Language 8th edition ch5 abbreviations(N.D.'s class)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| BS | breath sounds |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| PCN | penicillin |
| ABGs | arterial blood gases |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| HHN | hand held nebulizer |
| O2 | oxygen |
| PF | peak flow |
| pulse ox | pulse oximetry |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| SOB | short of breath |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| VAT | video assisted thoracotomy |