5 - respiratory abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ABGs
A
arterial blood gases
2
Q
ARDS
A
acute respiratory distress syndrome
3
Q
ARD
A
acute respiratory distress
4
Q
CF
A
cystic fibrosis
5
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
6
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
7
Q
CTA
A
clear to auscultation
8
Q
CXR
A
chest x-ray
9
Q
DOE
A
dyspnea on exertion
10
Q
ET
A
endotracheal
11
Q
IRDS
A
infant respiratory distress syndrome
12
Q
PE
A
pulmonary embolism
13
Q
PFT
A
pulmonary function test
14
Q
RDS
A
respiratory distress syndrome
15
Q
RR
A
respiratory rate
