Abbreviations, acronyms & symbols
ABG	= Arterial blood gases		MAP	= Mean arterial pressure
ACC	= Aortic cross-clamp		PaCO2	= Partial pressure of carbon dioxide
ACT	= Activated clotting time		PAH	= Pulmonary arterial hypertension
ASD	= Atrial septal defect		PDA	= Patent ductus arteriosus
CPAP	= Continuous positive airway pressure		PEEP	= Peek end expiratory pressure
CPB	= Cardiopulmonary bypass		PH	= Pulmonary hypertension
ETCO2	= End-tidal CO2		PO2	= Partial pressure of oxygen
FiO2	= Fraction of inspired oxygen		PTFE	= Polytetrafluroethylene
ICU	= Intensive care unit		RHC	= Right heart catheterization
IS	= Inotropic score		VIS	= Vasoactive inotropic score
LCOS	= Low cardiac output syndrome		VSD	= Ventricular septal defect