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autonomic nervous system (ANS)

Health care; Hospitals

The part of the nervous system that works without conscious control. The ANS controls glands, heart rate, skeletal muscle and smooth muscles such as those in the respiratory and digestive systems.

acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

In ARDS there is respiratory failure (the lungs stop functioning normally and mechanical ventilation is needed) with a sudden onset due to the rapid accumulation of fluid or toxins in the lungs and ...

acute respiratory failure (ARF)

Health care; Hospitals

Inability of the lungs to perform their basic task - gas exchange. Lungs transfer oxygen from inhaled air into the blood and carbon dioxide from the blood into exhaled air. Many different medical ...

bathroom privileges (BRP)

Health care; Hospitals

An order written by the doctor to indicate that the patient may get out of bed to use the bathroom.

blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

Health care; Hospitals

Urea is a waste product formed when the body breaks down protein. Urea is then eliminated from the blood stream by the kidney in urine.

complete blood count (CBC)

Health care; Hospitals

A test that measures the level of hemoglobin (oxygen carrying capacity) and number of red and white blood cells and platelets in the blood.

cystic fibrosis (CF)

Health care; Hospitals

An inherited disease that causes the mucous lining the surfaces of internal organs to become thick, dry and sticky. This abnormal mucous affects the functioning of the respiratory system, sweat ...