Respiratory Abbreviations Flashcards by Ayden Olsen

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ABGs

A

arterial blood gases

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AFB

A

acid-fast bacillus

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ARDS

A

acute respiratory distress syndrome

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CF

A

cystic fibrosis

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CO2

A

carbon dioxide

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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

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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DPT

A

diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

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ERV

A

expiratory reserve

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FEV1

A

forced expiratory volume in 1 second

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FVC

A

forced vital capacity

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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IRV

A

inspiratory reserve volume

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LLL

A

left lower lobe

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LUL

A

left upper lobe

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O2

A

oxygen

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OSA

A

obstructive sleep apnea

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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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PFT

A

pulmonary function test

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PND

A

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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RLL

A

right lower lobe

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RUL

A

right upper lobe

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RV

A

residual volume

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SOA

A

shortness of air

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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TB

A

tuberculosis

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TBNA

A

transbronchial needle aspiration

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TLC

A

total lung capacity

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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Vt

A

tidal volume

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VC

A

vital capacity