Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ABG
A
arterial blood gas. Analysis of the gases in the blood; used to determine the effectiveness of the lungs in exchaging gases
2
Q
ARDS
A
acute respiratory distress syndrome
3
Q
Bx
A
biopsy
4
Q
CF
A
cystic fibrosis
5
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pumonary disease
6
Q
CPAP
A
continuous positive airway pressure
7
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
8
Q
CT
A
computed tomography
9
Q
CTA
A
clear to auscultation
10
Q
CXR
A
chest x-ray
11
Q
DOE
A
dyspnea on exertion
12
Q
ETT
A
endotrachial tube
13
Q
LRTI
A
lower respiratory tract infection
14
Q
LTB
A
laryngotracheobronchitis
15
Q
MRI
A
magnetic resonance imaging
