Abbreviations Flashcards
ABG
arterial blood gas. Analysis of the gases in the blood; used to determine the effectiveness of the lungs in exchaging gases
ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
Bx
biopsy
CF
cystic fibrosis
COPD
chronic obstructive pumonary disease
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CT
computed tomography
CTA
clear to auscultation
CXR
chest x-ray
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
ETT
endotrachial tube
LRTI
lower respiratory tract infection
LTB
laryngotracheobronchitis
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
OSA
obstructive sleep apnea
PE
pulmonary embolism
PET
positron emission tomography
PFT
pulmonary function test
PSG
polysomnography
SOB
shortness of breath, son of a bitch
T&A
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
TB
tuberculosis
URI/URTI
upper respiratory infection, upper respiratory tract infection
V/Q
ventilation - perfusion scan