Chapter 11 abbreviations Flashcards
ARD
acute respiratory disease
ABGs
arterial blood gases
ARDS
adult respiratory distress syndrome
CF
cystic fibrosis
COLD
chronic obstructive lung disease
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CXR
chest x-ray
ENT
ear, nose, throat
ERV
expiratory reserve volume
ET
endotracheal
FEF
forced expiratory flow
FEV
forced expiratory volume
FIV
forced inspiratory volume
FRC
functional residual capacity
IC
inspiratory capacity
F-V loop
flow volume loop
HBOT
hyperbaric oxygen therapy
HMD
hyaline membrane disease
IRDS
infant respiratory distress syndrome
IRV
inspiratory reserve volume
MBC
maximal breathing capacity
MV
minute volume
MVV
maximal voluntary ventilation
PND
postnasal drip
RD
respiratory disease
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
RSV
respiratory syncytial virus
RV
residual volume
SARS
severe acute respiratory syndrome
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
T&A
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
TLC
total lung capacity
TV
tidal volume
URI
upper respiratory infection
VC
vital capacity