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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