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Abbreviation: ' AFB '

Category: Common Medical Abbreviations

Meaning: Acid-fast Bacilli

	Abbreviations	Meaning
	IPPB	Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
	RX	Prescription
	AST	Aspartate Aminotransferase
	NKHHC	NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
	LE	Lupus Erythematosus
	DP	Direct Pressure
	CPPD	Chest Percussion And Post Drainage
	DIC	Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
	PSVT	Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
	PET	Positron Emission Tomography
	TBSA	Total Body Surface Area
	BS	Bowel Sounds
	I:E	Inspiratory To Expiratory Ratio
	NACL	Sodium Chloride
	PWB	PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING