ABGs
Arterial blood gases
ad lib
as desired
Adult (Acute) respiratory ditress syndrome
ARDS
Bronch
Bronchoscopy
CF
Cystic Fibrosis
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
CPAP
Continuous Positive airway pressure
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR
Culture and sensitivity
C&S
Clear to Auscultation
CTA
Chest x-ray
CXR
day
d
dyspnea on exertion
DOE
DPT
diptheria, pertussis, tetanus injection
ENT
ear, nose, and throat
ERV
expiratory reserve volume
flu
influenza
FRC
functional residual capacity
HMD
Hyaline membrane disease
IC
inspiratory capacity
IPPB
intermittent positive pressure breathing
IRDS
infant respiratory distress syndrome
IRV
inspiratory reserve volume
LLL
left lower lobe