Category
Respiratory
Lung disease, ventilation and respiratory assessment.
Entries in Respiratory
ABG
Acronym
Arterial blood gas
A blood test used to assess oxygenation, carbon dioxide and acid-base status.
RespiratoryEmergency
COPD
Acronym
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A chronic respiratory condition characterised by persistent airflow limitation.
RespiratoryPhysiology
PE
Acronym
Pulmonary embolism
A blockage of the pulmonary arteries, usually by thrombus.
RespiratoryEmergency
RR
Acronym
Respiratory rate
The number of breaths per minute.
PhysiologyRespiratory
SpO2
Acronym
Peripheral oxygen saturation
An estimate of haemoglobin oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry.
PhysiologyRespiratory