| AED = | automatic external defibrillator |
| BP = | blood pressure |
| Bpm = | beats per minute |
| BVM = | bag valve mask |
| CPR = | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| EKG = | electrocardiogram |
| EMS = | emergency medical services |
| GCS = | Glasgow Coma Scale |
| HR = | heart rate |
| IO = | intraosseous |
| IV = | intravenous |
| PIV = | percutaneous intravenous |
| LR = | Ringer’s lactate |
| NS = | normal saline |
| O2 = | oxygen |
| PEA = | pulseless electrical activity |
| Pt = | patient |
| RCDP = | rapid cycle deliberate practice |
| RR = | respiratory rate |
| O2Sat = | oxygen saturation |
| SpO2 = | oxygen saturation |
| T = | temperature |
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