Respiratory Medical Abbreviations

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ABGs

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arterial blood gases

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ARDs

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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BP

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blood pressure

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BS

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breath sounds; blood sugar; bowel sounds

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BVM

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bag valva mask

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CF

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cystic fibrosis

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPAP

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continuous positive airway pressure

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C&S

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culture and sensitivity