°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