Abbreviations
OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
a device that transforms liquid medicine into a fine mist that can be breathed in easily, typically used when the effects of a standard inhaler no longer suffice in treating the symptoms of certain respiratory conditions.
Nebulizer
a treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of the abdomen to filter blood and can be performed at home. It's a good option for people who want to be more independent and have a flexible treatment schedule
Peritoneal Dyalisis
a blood test that measures the average blood sugar (glucose) levels over the past 2-3 months. It is a valuable tool for diagnosing, monitoring, and managing diabetes
Hemoglobin A1c
Greek root word for uterus
Hyster
HDL
High Denstity Lipoprotein
a chronic lung condition that causes shortness of breath. Over time, the condition damages the thin walls of the air sacs in the lungs called alveoli making it hard to move air in and out of the lungs. Smoking is the leading cause of this
Emphysema
One of the most common anti-rejection medications given to transplant patients which must be measured weekly to maintain a therapeutic level in the blood. Brand names include Prograf and Envarsus
Tacrolimus
An important electrolyte that helps your nerves to function and muscles to contract, helps your heartbeat stay regular. Found in leafy greens and fruits like avocado, grapes, berries and bananas
Potassium
Medical prefix derived from the latin word for kidney
Ren/o
AKA
Above the knee amputation
A complete or partial collapse of the lung, when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of your lung and makes it collapse
Pneumothorax
One of two common viruses which are harmless for most people but which can reactivate and cause serious infections for patients post transplant. Every organ donor and recipient is tested for exposure to these viruses
Cytomegalovirus and Epstein Barr Virus
a blood test that measures 14 substances in your blood to provide information about your metabolism, blood glucose, protein levels, electrolyte balance, and liver enzymes
CMP - Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Greek root word meaning vein
Phleb
JIA
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
a blood test that measures the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your blood to assess lung function. It also checks the acidity of your blood. This test can be used to confirm a loss of brainstem respiratory drive and support a diagnosis of brain death
Arterial blood gas ABG
KDPI
Kidney Donor Profile Index -a number that describes the likelihood of graft failure after a deceased donor kidney transplant and gives an idea how long the organ is expected to last
Blood test used to measure the time it takes for blood to clot. A calculation based on the prothrombin time, used to adjust dosing of blood thinning medications like Warfarin
International Normalized Ratio INR
Greek root word meaning short
brachy
PDX
Patient Derived Xenograph - Models of cancer cells where the tissue or cells from a patient’s tumor are implanted into an immunodeficient or humanized mouse
a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs causing the mucus in various organs to become thick and sticky. Mucus buildup in the lungs can lead recurrent infections, inflammation and respiratory failure
Cystic Fibrosis
a type of allogeneic BMT from a half-matched donor, usually a parent or child of the recipient. Parents are always a 50% HLA type match with their children and vice versa. Siblings have a 50% chance of being a half match. Having a 50% match gives the recipient a better chance of avoiding GVHD
Haploidentical transplant
A blood test that checks the amount of this protein which is made in the liver. It keeps fluid from leaking out of your bloodstream and helps vitamins, enzymes, hormones and other substances circulate throughout your body
Albumin
Latin root word meaning blood
Sangui-