Respiratory system abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ABGs
A
arterial blood gases
2
Q
AFB
A
acid-fast bacilli
3
Q
ARDS
A
acute respiratory distress syndrome
4
Q
C&S
A
culture and sensitivity
5
Q
CAP
A
community-acquired pneumonia
6
Q
CF
A
cystic fibrosis
7
Q
CO2
A
carbon dioxide
8
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
9
Q
CPAP
A
continuous positive airway pressure
10
Q
CT
A
computed tomography
11
Q
CXR
A
chest radiograph (x-ray)
12
Q
flu
A
influenza
13
Q
HAP
A
hospital-acquired pneumonia
14
Q
IPF
A
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
15
Q
LLL
A
left lower lobe
