Emergency Nursing Respiratory Acronyms and Terms Flashcards

AcronymDefinition
ARDSAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
COPDChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
ABGArterial Blood Gas
PEEPPositive End-Expiratory Pressure
CPAPContinuous Positive Airway Pressure
BiPAPBilevel Positive Airway Pressure
RSVRespiratory Syncytial Virus
PEPulmonary Embolism
TBTuberculosis
CXRChest X-Ray
SOBShortness of Breath
PFTPulmonary Function Test
ETTEndotracheal Tube
HAPHospital-Acquired Pneumonia
CAPCommunity-Acquired Pneumonia
VAPVentilator-Associated Pneumonia
FVCForced Vital Capacity
FEV1Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second
ICSInhaled Corticosteroids
MDIMetered-Dose Inhaler
NTMNontuberculous Mycobacteria
OSAObstructive Sleep Apnea
VCVital Capacity
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Inhaled Corticosteroids
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PE
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Pulmonary Embolism
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MDI
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Metered-Dose Inhaler
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ETT
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Endotracheal Tube
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BiPAP
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Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
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PEEP
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Positive End-Expiratory Pressure
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OSA
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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ABG
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Arterial Blood Gas
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VAP
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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
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VC
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Vital Capacity
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ARDS
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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PFT
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Pulmonary Function Test
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SOB
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Shortness of Breath
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FVC
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Forced Vital Capacity
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CAP
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia
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CPAP
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
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FEV1
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Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second
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NTM
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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
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RSV
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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CXR
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Chest X-Ray
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TB
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Tuberculosis
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HAP
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Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
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