Respiratory system abbreviations Flashcards by Emma Bulan | Brainscape

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ABG

A

arterial blood gas

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Bx

A

biopsy

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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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CT

A

computed tomography

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CTA

A

clear to auscultation

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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ET

A

endotracheal

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IRDS

A

infant respiratory distress syndrome

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LTB

A

laryngotracheobronchitis

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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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OSA

A

obstructive sleep apnea

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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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PET

A

positron emission tomography

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PFT

A

pulmonary function test

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PSG

A

polysomnography

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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T&A

A

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

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TB

A

tuberculosis

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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V/Q

A

ventilation-perfusion scan