Vital Signs Exam Abbrevs
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ABG | arterial blood gases
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AF | atrial fibrillation
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AFB | acid-fast bacillius
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ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome
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BMI | body mass index
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BP | blood pressure
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CCU | coronary care unit
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CHF | congestive heart failure
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CO2 | carbon dioxide
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COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease
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COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CSM | circulation, sensation, movement
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CVA | cerebral vascular accident/cerebrovascular accident
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DB | deep breathing and coughing
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DOE | dyspnea on exertion
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DPI | dry powder inhaler
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FVC | forced vital capacity
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Ht | height
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ICU | intensive care unit
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IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome
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MDI | metered dose inhaler
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MI | myocardial infarction
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NMT | nebulizing mist treatment
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O2 | oxygen
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PCP | pneumocystic pneumonia
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PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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PRN | as required/ as necessary
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PFT | pulmonary function test
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PVA | peripheral vascular accident
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RDS | respiratory distress syndrome
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RTT | respiratory therapist technician
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RRCP | registered respiratory care practitioner
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SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome
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SOB | shortness of breath
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SPD | sterile processing dept
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TB | tuberculosis
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TIA | transient ischemic attack
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TPR | temperature pulse respiration
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URI | upper respiratory infection
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Wt | weight
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