unit 9 abbreviations Flashcards by Hannah Mitchell

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ABG

A

arterial blood gas

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ARDS

A

adult respiratory distress syndromw

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BiPAP

A

bi-level positive airway pressure

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BPD

A

bronchopulmonary dysplasia

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BS

A

breath sounds

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Bx

A

biopsy

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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 (sleep apnea treatment)

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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DPT

A

diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

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ET

A

endotracheal

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ETT

A

endotracheal tube

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IRDS

A

infant respiratory distress syndrome

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LTB

A

laryngotracheobronchitis

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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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PSG

A

polysomnography

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SIDS

A

sudden infant death syndrome

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

T&A

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

TB

tuberculosis

URI

upper respiratory infection

V/Q

ventilation-perfusion ratio