Abbreviations of the respiratory system

ABGs

Arterial blood gases.

ARDS

Adult (or acute) respiratory distress syndrome.

Bronch

Bronchoscopy.

CF

Cystic fibrosis.

CO2

Carbon dioxide.

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

C&S

Culture and sensitivity.

CTA

Clear to auscultation.

CXR

Chest X-ray.

DOE

Dyspnea on exertion.

DPT

Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus injection.

ENT

Ear, nose, and throat.

ERV

Expiratory reserve volume.

flu

Influenza.

FRC

Functional residual capacity.

HMD

Hyaline membrane disease.

RV

Reserve volume.

SARS

Severe acute respiratory syndrome.

SIDS

Sudden infant death syndrome.

SOB

Shortness of breath.

TB

Tuberculosis.

IC

Inspiratory capacity.

IPPB

Intermittent positive pressure breathing.

IRDS

Infant respiratory distress syndrome.

IRV

Inspiratory reserve volume.

LLL

Left lower lobe.

LUL

Left upper lobe.

MDI

Metered-dose inhaler.

O2

Oxygen.

PFT

Pulmonary function test.

PPD

Purified protein derivative.

R

Respiration.

RA

Room air.

RDS

Respiratory distress syndrome.

RLL

Right lower lobe.

RML

Right middle lobe.

RRT

Registered respiratory therapist.

RUL

Right upper lobe.

TLC

Total lung capacity.

TPR

Temperature, pulse, and respiration.

TV

Tidal volume.

URI

Upper respiratory infection.

VC

Vital capacity.