Abbreviation	Explanation
ICU	intensive care unit
PCR	polymerase chain reaction
SIRS	systemic inflammatory response syndrome
DNA	deoxyribonucleic acid
CRP	c reactive protein
WBC	white blood cells
SOFA	sequential organ failure assessment
APACHE	Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation
RBC	red blood cells
USA	United States of America
SD	standard deviation
BMI	body mass index
COPD	chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CVA	cerebrovascular accident
CPR	cardiopulmonary resuscitation
GI	gastrointestinal
PLT	platelets
FA	Fanconi anemia
UVA	ultraviolet A
ALT	alternative lengthening of telomeres