Emergency Nursing Acronyms Flashcards
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ALS | Advanced Life Support |
TBI | Traumatic Brain Injury |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
GCS | Glasgow Coma Scale |
EMS | Emergency Medical Services |
CAB | Chest Compressions, Airway, Breathing |
PALS | Pediatric Advanced Life Support |
IV | Intravenous |
PEA | Pulseless Electrical Activity |
EKG/ECG | Electrocardiogram |
PTSD | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder |
STEMI | ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction |
ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
NRP | Neonatal Resuscitation Program |
DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
VF | Ventricular Fibrillation |
AED | Automated External Defibrillator |
VT | Ventricular Tachycardia |
BLS | Basic Life Support |
FAST | Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma |