Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Rudy Joyce i should have followed my last post with -- do what ever you can to stay as healthy as possible Pink Joyce (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: DefinitionsTo: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, June 15, 2009, 10:32 AM - you aren't on oxygen, are you? I guess I was wondering if you were how y ou were going to carry your oxygen and get it at the motel and fill your oxygen tank up but the last time we talked you weren't on oxygen. Joyce Rudy AZ IPF o8 Definitions Hi Peggy E. I was born and raised in Washington St. spent the last 10 years of my work life in Seattle and know the Bellvue area very well. I Have enjoyed your posts and contributions to the group. I am anticipating coming up to the Pacific Northwest in Late July and trying to meet as many of our "Air Family" as possible on my trip. I will be driving from Phoenix to Seattle with my best buddy Dakota (yellow lab) as I won't let him fly. Hopefully we can maybe get a few of our group together for lunch. Thought some of these definitions would help you and some of our newbies. G. UIP/IPF 5/07 Az. A1AD = Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Emphysema ABG = Arterial Blood Gas ARDS = Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ATRA = All Trans-Retinoic Acid BAL = Bronchoalveolar Lavage BiPAP = Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure BMD = Bone Mineral Density BOOP = Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia BP = Blood Pressure BX = Biopsy CF = Cystic Fibrosis CHF = Congestive Heart Failure CLD = Chronic Lung Disease CT = CAT scan or Computerized Axial Tomography CO = Carbon Monoxide Co2 = Carbon Dioxide COAD = Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease COLD = Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease CPAP = Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPR = Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CRT = Certified Respiratory Therapist CXR = Chest X-ray DAD = Diffuse Alveolar Damage DLCO = Diffusing Capacity of Carbon Monoxide DNR = Do Not Resuscitate DOE = Dyspnea on Exertion DPAP = Demand Positive Airway Pressure DX = Diagnosis ECG or EKG = Electrocardiogram ECHO = Echocardiogram ENT = Ears, Nose, Throat ERV = Expiratory Reserve Volume ET = Endotracheal Tube FEF = Forced Expiratory Flow FEFMAX = Forced Expiratory Flow at Maximum Effort FEV = Forced Expiratory Volume FEV1 = Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second FPF = Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis FRC = Functional Residual Capacity FVC = Forced Vital Capacity GERD = Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease GI = Gastrointestinal GP = General Practitioner HEENT = Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat HEPA = High Efficiency Particulate Air HR = Heart Rate HRCT = High Resolution CT Scan IC = Inspiratory Capacity ICU = Intensive Care Unit ILD = Interstitial Lung Disease IPF = Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis IRV = Inspiratory Reserve Volume LOX = Liquid Oxygen LPM = Liters per Minute Oxygen or o2 flow rate LVRS = Lung Volume Reduction Surgery MCS = Multiple Chemical Sensitivities MDI = Metered Dose Inhaler MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging MVV = Maximal Voluntary Ventilation NETT = National Emphysema Treatment Trial NIV = Non Invasive Ventilator NSIP = Non Specific Interstitial Pneumonitis o2 = Oxygen OA = Occupational Asthma OAD = Obstructive Airway Disease OLD = Occupational Lung Disease OSA = Obstructive Sleep Apnea OTC = Over the Counter PAP = Positive Airway Pressure PCP = Primary Care Physician Pco2 = Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide in Blood PDI = Powdered Dose Inhaler PE = Physical Exam PE = Pulmonary Edema PE = Pulmonary Embolism PEP = Positive Expiratory Pressure PEEP = Positive End Expiratory Pressure PEFR = Peak Expiratory Flow Rate PF = Pulmonary Fibrosis PFT = Pulmonary Function Test PH = Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary PI = Pulmonary Insufficiency PLB = Pursed Lip Breathing PND = Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea/Post Nasal Drip Po2 = Oxygen Tension in Arterial Blood PPH = Primary Pulmonary Hypertension PPV = Positive Pressure Ventilation PT = Physical Therapist/Pulmonary Therapy PTX = Pneumothorax PULM or PULMO = Pulmonary QOL = Quality OF Life R/O = Rule Out RAD = Reactive Airway Disease RDS = Respiratory Distress Syndrome RLD = Restrictive Lung Disease RLS = Restless Leg Syndrome RRT = Registered Respiratory Therapist RT = Respiratory Therapist/Respirato ry Therapy RV = Residual Volume RX = Treatment/Therapy/ Prescription Sao2 = % Arterial Blood Saturation SATS = Referring to o2 Saturation Level by Oximetry SOB = Short Of Breath Svo2 = % Venous Blood Oxygen Saturation TLC = Total Lung Capacity TTo2 = Transtracheal Oxygen TV = Tidal Volume TX = Transplant UIP = Usual Interstitial Pneumonitis URI = Upper Respiratory Infection UTI = Urinary Tract Infection VATS = Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery VC = Vital Capacity VQ = Ventilation Perfusion Scan XP = Transplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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