Respiratory System - abbrevations Flashcards

1
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ABGs

A

arterial blood gasses

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2
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Bp

A

blood pressure

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3
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bpm

A

beats per minute

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4
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CF

A

Cystic Fibrosis

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5
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COPD

A

continuous positive airway pressure

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6
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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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7
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CXR

A

chest X-ray

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8
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ER

A

emergency room

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9
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ET

A

endotracheal

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10
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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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11
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PFT

A

pulmonary function test

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12
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Pt, pt

A

patient

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13
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TB

A

tuberculin; tuberculosis

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14
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V/Q

A

ventilation/ perfusion

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