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AFB

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Acid-fast bacillus

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ARDS

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome; adult respiratory distress syndrome

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C&S

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Culture and sensitivity

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CF

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Cystic fibrosis

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ABG

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Arterial blood gases

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CO

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Carbon monoxide

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CO2

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Carbon dioxide

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPAP

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Continuous positive airway pressure

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CXR

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Chest x-ray

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FEV,1

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Forced expiratory volume (in one second)

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FiO,2

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Fraction (percentage) of inspired oxygen

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Medical Terminology Chap. 4 (7 decks)

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