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Abbreviation: ' ARDS '

Category: Common Medical Abbreviations

Meaning: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

	Abbreviations	Meaning
	AFB	Acid-fast Bacilli
	VT/VTACH	Ventricular Tachycardia
	SABA	Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
	PABA	Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
	AKA	Above Knee Amputation
	OD	Overdose
	PUD	Peptic Ulcer Disease
	PERL	Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive To Light
	D5W	Dextrose 5% In Water (IV)
	TNTC	Too Numerous To Mention
	WN	Well Nourished
	IUD	IntraUterine Device
	FDA	Food & Drug Administration
	JVP	Jugular Venous Pressure
	OD	Right Eye