Chapter 12: Abbreviations Flashcards
ABGs
arterial blood gases
AFB
acid-fast bacillus–the type of organism that causes tuberculosis
ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome–severe, sudden, sudden lung injury caused by acute illness
BAL
bronchoalveolar lavage
Bronch
bronchoscopy
CF
cystic fibrosis
CO2
carbon dioxide
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease–airway obstruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
C&S
culture and sensitivity testing (of sputum)
CTPA
computer tomography pulmonary angiography
CXR
chest x-ray
DLco
diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
DOE
dyspnea or exertion
DPT
diptheria, pertussis, tetanus
FEV1
forced expiratory volume in 1 second
FVC
forced vital capacity
ICU
intensive care unit