Respiratory System Abbreviations

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ABGs

arterial blood gases

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ARDS

acute respiratory distress syndrome

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BP

blood pressure

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BS

breath sounds; blood sugar; bowel sounds

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BVM

bag valve mask

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CF

cystic fibrosis

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CO2

carbon dioxide

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COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPAP

continuous positive airway pressure

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CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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C&S

culture and sensitivity

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CXR

chest X-ray

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DTP

diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis

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ER

emergency room

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ET

endotracheal

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NC

nasal cannula

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O2

oxygen

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PE

pulmonary embolism

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PFT

pulmonary function test

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Pt, pt.

patient

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RSV

respiratory syncytial virus

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RT

respiratory therapy

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SARS

severe acute respiratory syndrome

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SIDS

sudden infant death syndrome

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SpO2

peripheral capillary oxygen saturation

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TB

tuberculin; tuberculosis

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TCDB

turn, cough, deep breathe

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URI

upper respiratory infection

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V/Q

ventilation/perfusion

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