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