Pulmonology Abbr Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
ABGs | arterial blood gases |
ARF | acute respiratory failure |
AP view | anteroposterior view in radiology |
ARD | acute respiratory disease |
ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
Broncho | bronchoscopy |
BS | breath sounds |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulomary resuscitation |
C&S | sputum culture and sensitivity |
CTA | clear to auscultation |
CXR | chest x-ray |
DOE | dyspnea upon exertion |
ET | endotracheal |
flu | influenza |
HMD | hyaline membrane disease |
IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
IRDS | infant respiratoy distress syndrome |
LLL | left lower lobe |
LUL | left upper lobe |
O2 | oxygen |
PA view | posteroanterior view in radiology |
PE | pulmonary embolus |
PFT | pulmonary function test |
PPD | purified protein derivative (tuberculin test) |
R | respirations |
RD | respiratory disease |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
RLL | right lower lobe |
RML | right middle lobe |
RR | respiratory rate |
RUL | right upper lobe |
SARS | severe acute respiratory syndrome |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
SOB | shortness of breath |
TB | tuberculosis |
TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
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