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ch5 abbreviations
Exploring Medical Language 8th edition ch5 abbreviations(N.D.'s class)
Question | Answer |
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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 |