a
arterial blood gases
ABGs
cystic fybrosis
CF
culture and sensitivity
C&S
nasal cannula
NC
respiratory syncytial virus
RSV
acute respiratory distress syndrome
ARDs
carbon dioxide
CO2
chest x-ray
oxeygyn
O2
respiratory therapy
RT
blood pressure
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COPD
diptheria, tetanus, pertussis
DTP
pulmonary embolism
PE
severe acute respiratory syndrome
SARS
breath sounds, blood sugar, bowel sounds
BS
continuous positive airway pressure
CPAP
emergency room
ER
pulmonary function test
PFT
sudden infant death syndrome
SIDS
bag valve mask
BVM
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR
endotracheal
ET
Pt, pt.
patient
peripheral capillary oxygen saturation
SpO2