U.9 Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ABG
A
Arterial Blood Gas
2
Q
ARDS
A
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
3
Q
BiPAP
A
Bi-level Positive Airway Presure
4
Q
BPD
A
BronchoPlymonary Displasia
5
Q
BS
A
Breath Sounds
6
Q
Bx
A
Biopsy
7
Q
CF
A
Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system
8
Q
CO2
A
Carbon dioxide
9
Q
COPD
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
10
Q
CPAP
A
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, treatment for sleep apnea
11
Q
CPR
A
CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
12
Q
CXR
A
Chest X-Ray
13
Q
DPT
A
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus
14
Q
ET
A
EndoTracheal
15
Q
ETT
A
EndoTracheal Tube
