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Chapter 10: Abbreviations Used in This Guide

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Chapter 10: Abbreviations Used in This Guide

°C – Degrees Celsius

°F – Degrees Fahrenheit

AED – Automated External Defibrillator

AHA – American Heart Association

AIDS – Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

ATP – Adenosine Triphosphate

AVPU – Alert, Verbal, Pupils, Unresponsive Mnemonic

BLS – Basic Life Support

CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CT – Computed Tomography

DNA – Deoxyribonucleic Acid

EMS – Emergency Medical System

HBV – Hepatitis B Virus

HCV – Hepatitis C Virus

HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus

ILCOR – International Liaison Committee On Resuscitation

OSHA – Occupational Safety And Health Standards Administration

PPE – Personal Protective Equipment

ROSC – Return Of Spontaneous Circulation