Abbreviation
BP
blood pressure
Pumps blood
heart
Treat eye irritation, dryness, or infection
eyedrops
Covers and protects wounds
bandage
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Insomnia
IV
Intravenous
Helps to breathe
lung
Helps people breathe more easily
inhaler
Stores and transports blood
blood bag
Airway inflammation
bronchitis
ER
Controls the body
brain
Fights viral infections
antiviral
Protect against germs and contamination
disposable gloves
High blood pressure
hypertension
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
stomach
Relieves pain
painkiller
Used for making precise cuts during surgery
Scalpel
Blood sugar disorder
diabetes
AED
Automated External Defibrillator
Moves food to stomach
gullet
Reduces allergy symptoms
antihistamine
Used to listen to the heart and lungs
Stethoscope
Lung infection
pneumonia