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APD

Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) is a form of dialysis in which a machine fills and empties the peritoneal cavity 3-5 times during the night. The other form of peritoneal dialysis is CAPD.

APD is an example of RRT.

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ARDS

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterised by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs.


ASD

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour.

Source: NHS Inform - ASD


ATLS

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) involves the management of a trauma patient.

In the UK, Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O) is a paired specialty.


AVNRT

Atrioventricular nodal re-entry tachycardia (AVNRT) is the most common type of SVT.

LITFL - AVNRT


AVPU

AVPU is a responsiveness scale: Alert, responds to Voice, responds to Pain, Unresponsive

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AVRT

Atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia (AVRT), also termed atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia, is a type of SVT most commonly associated with Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome.

LITFL - Pre-excitation syndromes


AXR

Abdominal X-ray (AXR, more accurately abdominal radiograph) may be used to confirm diagnoses such as bowel obstruction, toxic megacolon and renal colic (using a KUB AXR, Kidneys-Ureters-Bladder).

Radiopaedia - AXR


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BCG

The BCG vaccine (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) protects against TB.

NHS Inform - BCG vaccine


BLS

Basic life support (BLS) includes CPR and may include use of an AED, but does not include advanced monitoring or interventions such as use of airway equipment.

More advanced support is provided by ALS.

Resuscitation Council (UK) - Adult BLS

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