Respiratory System Flashcards
ABC
airway, breathing & circulation
ABG
arterial blood gases
AR
artificial respiration
ARD
acute respiratory disease
ARDS
adult / acute respiratory distress syndrome
ARF
acute respiratory failure
BAC
bronchoalveolar cells
BAL
bronchoalveolar lavage
BPD
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
CF
cystic fibrosis
CNH
central neurogenic hyperventilation
CO_
carbon dioxide
COLD
chronic obstructive lung disease
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
CPE
chronic pulmonary emphysema
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPT
chest physiotherapy
CRD
chronic respiratory disease
CSR
Cheyne Stokes respiration
CXR
chest x-ray
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
DPT
diphtheria, pertussis & tetanus
EIA
exercised inducted asthma
ERV
expiratory reserve volume
FEF
forced expiratory flow
FEV
forced expiratory volume
FRC
functional residual capacity
FVC
forced vital capacity
HBOT
hyperbaric oxygen therapy