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ARDSAcute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterised by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs. | ||
ASDAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour. | ||
ATLSAdvanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) involves the management of a trauma patient. In the UK, Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O) is a paired specialty. | ||
AVNRTAtrioventricular nodal re-entry tachycardia (AVNRT) is the most common type of SVT. | ||
AVPUAVPU is a responsiveness scale: Alert, responds to Voice, responds to Pain, Unresponsive | ||
AVRTAtrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia (AVRT), also termed atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia, is a type of SVT most commonly associated with Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome. | ||
AXRAbdominal 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). | ||
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BCGThe BCG vaccine (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) protects against TB. | ||
BLSBasic 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. | ||