Abbreviations Flashcards
ABCP
American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion; the national body regulating and managing certification (CCP) of perfusion technologists
ABG
arterial blood gas
ACLS
advanced cardiac life support
ACT
activated clotting time
alb
albummin
A-lin
arterial line
AMI
acute myocaridal infarction
AmSECT
American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology; the largest professional
organization representing perfusion technologists
ANS
autonomic nervous system
ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
ASA
aspirin
B/P
blood pressure
bilateral
both sides
bld
blood
BLS
basic life support
bpm
beats per minute
BQ
blood flow
BSA
body surface area (usually in square metere)
BUN
blood, urea, nitrogen levels
c
with
c/o
complains of
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coroanry artery disease
CAT
computerized axial tomography
cath
catheter
CBC
complete blood count
cc
cubic centimeters
CCP
Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist; the professional credential for the certified
perfusion technologist
CCU
coronary care unit, critical care unit
CHD
coronary heart diseasee
CHF
congestive heart failure
CI
caridac index
CNS
central nervous system
CO
cardiac iutput
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPB
cardiopulmonary bypass
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CT
computer tomography
CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
CVP
central venous pressure
CXR
chest x-ray
d/c
discontinue
D5W 5%
dextrose in water
DBP
diastolic blood pressure
DHCA
deep hypothermic circulatory arrest
DM
diabetes mellitus
DOB
date of birth
DW
distilled water
Dx
diagnosis
EBL
estimated blood loss
ECC
extra-corporeal circulation (or circuit); the propulsion of blood outside the body to
perform an artificial organ function
ECG (EKG)
electrocardiogram
ECMO
extracorporeal membranous oxygenation; the process of propelling blood outside
the body to perform artificial ventilation of the blood with an oxygenator
EEG
electroencephalogram
ER
emergency room
ETA
estimated time of arrival
EtOH
ethyl alcohol, intoxicated
FFP
fresh frozen plasma; the non-cellular component of donor blood that is removed
ft
foot
GME
gaseous microemboli; a small embolus of gas that is carried in the blood flow
stream
gtt(s)
drops(s)
H & H
hemoglobin and hematocrit
H&P
history and physical