pulmonology abbreviations Flashcards by Lisa Ward

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ABGs

A

arterial blood gases

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ARF

A

acute respiratory failure

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ARD

A

acute respiratory disease

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ARDS

A

acute respiratory distress syndrome

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broncho

A

bronchoscopy

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BS

A

breath sounds

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CF

A

cystic fibrosis

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CO2

A

carbon dioxide

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COLD

A

chronic obstructive lung disease

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPAP

A

continuous positive airway pressure

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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C&S

A

(sputum) culture and sensitivity

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CTA

A

clear to auscultation

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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DOE

A

dyspnea on exertion

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ET

A

endotracheal

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flu

A

influenza

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HMD

A

hyaline membrane disease

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IPPB

A

intermittent positive pressure breathing

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IRDS

A

infant respiratory distress syndrome

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LLL

A

left lower lobe

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LUL

A

left upper lobe

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MDI

A

metered-dose inhaler

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O2

A

oxygen

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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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PFT

A

pulmonary function test

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PPD

A

purified protein derivative

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R

A

respirations

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RD

A

respiratory disease

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RDS

A

respiratory distress syndrome

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RLL

A

right lower lobe

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RML

A

right middle lobe

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RR

A

respiratory rate

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RRT

A

registered respiratory therapist

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RT

A

respiratory therapy/therapists

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RUL

A

right upper lobe

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SARS

A

severe acute respiratory syndrome

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SIDS

A

sudden infant death syndrome

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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TB

A

tuberculosis

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TPR

A

temperature, pulse, and respiration