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Abbreviation
Definition
Abbreviation
a flut
atrial flutter
A&O
alert and oriented
CaCl
calcium chloride
A&P
auscultation and percussion
CAD
coronary artery disease
AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
CAT
computerized axial tomography
ABD
abdomen
CC
chief complaint
ante cubital fossa
cc
cubic centimeter
advanced cardiac life support
CF
cystic fibrosis
AC
ACLS
AF/a fib
CABG
Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
atrial fibrillation
CHB
complete heart block
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
CHF
congestive heart failure
AKA
above the knee amputation
CNS
central nervous system
amb
ambulate
CO
carbon monoxide
AMI
acute myocardial infarction
CO2
carbon dioxide
amt
amount
COLD
chronic obstructive lung disease
AOB
alcohol on breath
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
AODM
adult onset diabetes mellitus
approx
approximately
ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
acute renal failure
CRF
chronic renal failure
aortic stenosis
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
aspirin
CSM
carotid sinus massage
ARF
AS
ASA
ASAP
ASCVD
ASHD
ausc
as soon as possible
CP
CPAP
chest pain or cerebral palsy
continuous positive airway pressure
CT
computerized tomography
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
atherosclerotic heart disease
D5W
5% dextrose in water
auscultation
DC
discontinue
AV
atrioventricular
decr
decrease
ax
axillary
BBB
DI
diabetes insipidus
bundle branch block
DJD
degenerative joint disease
bid
twice a day
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
bilat
bilateral
DM
diabetes mellitus
BKA
below the knee amputation
DNR
do not resuscitate
BM
bowel movement
DOA
dead on arrival
BP
blood pressure
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
BPM
beats per minute
DVT
deep venous thrombosis
brady
bradycardia
DX
diagnosis
BS
bowel or breath sounds
EBL
estimated blood loss
BVM
bag valve mask device
c/o
complaining of
ECG (EKG) electrocardiogram
EENT
eyes, ears, nose and throat
C-1, C-2, etc cervical verterbrae w/ correspond. number
CA
EOM
ET
ETOH
EMV
eyes, motor, verbal response (GCS)
cancer
ENT
ears, nose, and throat
extraocular muscles or movements
irrig
irrigation
endotracheal
ethanol
IV
JODM
juvenile onset diabetes mellitus
ETT
endotracheal tube
exp
expiratory
K+
potassium
FB
foreign body
kg
kilogram
FH
family history
KOR
keep open rate
fld
fluid
KVO
keep vein open
Freq
frequency
Fx
fracture
g
gauge
JVD
intravenous
L
jugular venous distention
liter
L-1, L-2, etc. lumbar vertebrae w/ correspond. number
LBBB
left bundle branch block
GB
gallbladder
LLE
left lower extremity
GI
gastrointestinal
LLL
left lower lobe
gm
gram
LLQ
left lower quadrant
gun shot wound
LMP
last menstrual period
drops
LOC
loss of consciousness / level of
consciousness
GSW
gt or gtt
H/O
history of
LR
lactated Ringer's
H20
water
LS
lung sounds
HA
headache
LSB
long spine board
HB
heart block
LUE
left upper extremity
high blood pressure
LUL
left upper lobe
hypertensive cardiovascular disease
LUQ
left upper quadrant
HBP
HCVD
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
LV
left ventricle
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
m
meter
HPI
history of present illness
meds
medications
HR
heart rate
mEq
milliequivalents
HS
at bedtime or heart sounds
mg
milligram
hypertension
MI
myocardial infarction
Hx
history
mid
middle
ICS
intercostal space
mL
milliliter
infectious disease or identification
mm
millimeter
HTN
ID
IDDM
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
mmHg
milimeters of mercury
IM
intramuscular
Mod
Moderate
incr
increase
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
inf
inferior
MRSA
methicillin resistant staph aureus
Insp
inspiratory
IPPA
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
IPPV
intermittent postive pressure ventilation
MVC
motor vehicle crash
IRDM
insulin resistant diabetes mellitus
Na+
sodium
sodium bicarbonate
PH
past history
NC
nasal cannula
PJC
premature junctional contraction
neg
negative
PMH
previous medical history
NG
nasogastric
po
by mouth
nasogastric tube
PR
by rectum
PRN
as needed
NaHCO3
NGT
NIDDM
NKA
NKDA
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
MS
multiple sclerosis or morphine sulfate
MSSA
methicillin-sensitive staph aureus
no known allergies
Pt
patient
no known drug allergies
PT
physical therapy
NPO
nothing by mouth
PUD
peptic ulcer disease
NRB
non rebreathing (mask)
PVC
premature ventricular contraction
NRM
no regular medications
PVD
peripheral vascular disease
NS
NSAID
NSR
normal saline
non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs
normal sinus rhythm
Px
q
q4h,
q6h....
Qd
physical examination
every
every 4 hours, every 6 hours etc.
NT
nasotracheal
OB
obstetrics
Qh
every hour
occ
occasional
Qid
four times a day
OD
overdose or right eye
Qod
every other day
oh
every hour
OS
left eye
R/O
rule out
OU
both eyes
RA
rheumatoid arthritis or right atrium
oz
ounce
Rad
radial
P
pulse
RBBB
PA
posteroanterior
R
RL
every day
respiration
right bundle branch block
Ringer's lactate
PAC
premature atrial contraction
RLE
right lower extremity
palp
palpation
RLL
right lower lobe
Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garments
RLQ
right lower quadrant
PAT
paroxysymal atrial tachycardia
RML
right middle lobe
PC
after eating
ROM
range of motion
RR
respiratory rate
PASG
PCN
PCO2
PDR
PE
penicillin
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
physicians desk reference
pulmonary embolus or pleural effusion
RRR
RT
RUE
Regular rate and rhythm
respiratory or radiation therapy
right upper extremity
PED
PEEP
per
PERL
PERRLA
pediatric
RUL
right upper lobe
positive end expiratory pressure
RUQ
right upper quadrant
by or through
pupils equal and reactive to light
pupils equal, round, reactive to light &
accommodation
Rx
S Tach
treatment
sinus tachycardia
S-1, S-2, etc 1st heart sound, 2nd heart sound, etc.
pH
hydrogen ion concentration
SB
sinus bradycardia
p
After (include line over top of p)
sudden infant death syndrome
@
At
sublingual
a
Before (include line over top of a)
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
ac
before eating (with line over top of ac)
shortness of breath
↓
Decrease
SQ
subcutaneous
o
Degree
SSB
short spine board
=
equal to
subcutaneous
↑
Increase
SIDS
SL
SOAP
SOB
subcu
SVT
supraventricular tachycardia
Sx
symptoms
T
temperature
T-1, T-2, etc. thoracic vertebrae w/ correspond. number
SA
L
ss
R
sinoatrial
Left
one half (include line on top of ss)
Right
tach
tachycardia
X
Times
TB
tuberculosis
c
With (include line over top of c)
TIA
transient ischemic attack
s
without (include line over s)
tid
three times a day
yo
years old
TKO
to keep open
TMJ
temporo mandibular joint
TNTC
too numerous to count
TO
telephone order
tw
twice a week
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Tx
treatment, transplant
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as directed
URI
upper respiratory infection
UTI
urinary tract infection
v fib
ventricular fibrillation
VO
verbal or voice order
VS
vital signs
VSS
vital signs stable
WF
white female
WM
white male
WNL
within normal limits
WPW
Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome
Abbreviation
Definition
Abbreviation
Definition
AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
AAS
acute abdominal series
ABG
arterial blood gas
ACLS
advanced cardiac life support
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
ADH
anti-diuretic hormone
ad lib
as much as needed
atrial fibrillation or afebrile
AFB
acid-fast bacilli
alpha-fetoprotein
A /G
albumin/globulin ratio
aortic insufficiency
AKA
above the knee amputation
ALL
acute lymphocytic leukemia
amb
ambulate
AML
acute myelogenous leukemia
ANA
antinuclear antibody
AOB
alcohol on breath
AODM
adult onset diabetes mellitus
anteroposterior or abdominal - perineal
ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
AF
AFP
AI
AP
ARF
ASAP
ASD
AV
acute renal failure
as soon as possible
atrial septal defect
A-a gradient alveolar to arterial gradient
ABD
AC
AS
ASCVD
ASHD
abdomen
before eating
aortic stenosis
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
atherosclerotic heart disease
atrioventricular
A-V
arteriovenous
A-VO2
arteriovenous oxygen
BBB
bundle branch block
BCAA
branched chain amino acids
BE
barium enema
BEE
basal energy expenditure
bid
twice a day
BKA
below the knee amputation
BM
bone marrow or bowel movement
BMR
basal metabolic rate
BOM
bilateral otitis media
blood pressure
BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy
BP
BPM
beats per minute
BRP
bathroom priviledges
BS
bowel or breath sounds
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
BW
body weight
BX
C&S
Ca
biopsy
culture and sensitivity
BRBPR
c
CA
bright red blood per rectum
with
cancer
calcium
CAA
crystalline amino acids
coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
CAT
computerized axial tomography
CBC
complete blood count
CBG
capillary blood gas
CCU
clean catch urine or cardiac care unit
CCV
critical closing volume
cystic fibrosis
CGL
chronic granulocytic leukemia
congestive heart failure
CHO
carbohydrate
cardiac index
CML
chronic myelogenous leukemia
CABG
CF
CHF
CI
CMV
cytomegalovirus
CC
CN
chief complaint
cranial nerves
CNS
central nervous system
C/O
complaining of
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
CO
COLD
CP
CPK
chronic obstructive lung disease
chest pain or cerebral palsy
creatinine phosphokinase
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CRF
chronic renal failure
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CVA
CVAT
CVA tenderness
CVP
cerebrovascular accident or
costovertebral angle
central venous pressure
CXR
chest X-ray
DAT
diet as tolerated
DAW
dispense as written
DC
discontinue or discharge
D&C
dilation and curettage
DDx
differential diagnosis
D5W
5% dextrose in water
diabetes insipidus
DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
DIP
distal interphalangeal joint
DJD
degenerative joint disease
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
DM
diabetes mellitus
DNR
do not resuscitate
DOA
dead on arrival
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
DPL
diagnostic peritoneal lavage
DPT
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
DTR
deep tendon reflexes
DVT
deep venous thrombosis
DX
diagnosis
EAA
essential amino acids
EBL
estimated blood loss
ECG
electrocardiogram
ECT
electroconvulsive therapy
EFAD
essential fatty acid deficiency
EMG
electromyelogram
EMV
ENT
ears, nose, and throat
EOM
eyes, motor, verbal response (Glasgow
coma scale)
extraocular muscles
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ETT
endotracheal tube
DI
CRCL
cardiac output
CRP
CT
dL
ET
C-reactive protein
computerized tomography
deciliter
endotracheal
ethanol
EUA
endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography
examination under anesthesia
FBS
fasting blood sugar
FEV
forced expiratory volume
FFP
fresh frozen plasma
FRC
functional residual capacity
FTT
failure to thrive
FUO
fever of unknown origin
FVC
forced vital capacity
fracture
GC
gonorrhea
ETOH
Fx
GETT
GI
general by endotracheal tube
gastrointestinal
ERCP
creatinine clearance
FU
GFR
gr
follow-up
glomerular filtration rate
grain; 1 grain = 65mg
Therefore Vgr = 325mg
GSW
gun shot wound
GTT
glucose tolerance test
gt or gtt
GU
drops
genitourinary
GXT
graded exercise tolerance (Stress test)
HAA
hepatitis B surface antigen
HAV
hepatitis A virus
HBP
high blood pressure
HCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
HCT
hematocrit
HDL
high density lipoprotein
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
Hgb
hemoglobin
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
HLA
henderson- hasselbach equation or
hemoglobin/ hematocrit
histocompatibility locus antigen
HJR
hepatojugular reflex
HO
history of
HOB
head of bed
HPF
high power field
HPI
history of present illness
HR
heart rate
HS
at bedtime
HEENT
H/H
HA
headache
HSM
hepatosplenomegaly
HTLV-III
HSV
herpes simplex virus
HTN
human lymphotropic virus, type III (AIDS
agent, HIV)
hypertension
Hx
history
I&D
incision and drainage
I&O
intake and output
ICS
intercostal space
ICU
intensive care unit
ID
infectious disease or identification
IDDM
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
IG
immunoglobulin
IHSS
IM
intramuscular
IMV
idiopathic hypertropic subaortic
stenosis
intermittent mandatory ventilation
INF
intravenous nutritional fluid
IPPB
intermittent positive pressure breathing
IRDM
insulin resistant diabetes mellitus
IT
interthecal
ITP
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
IV
intravenous
IVC
intravenous cholangiogram
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
juvenile onset diabetes mellitus
JVD
jugular venous distention
KOR
keep open rate
KUB
kidneys, ureters, bladder
KVO
keep vein open
L
LAD
LAE
left atrial enlargement
LAHB
left axis deviation or left anterior
descending
left anterior hemiblock
LAP
LBBB
left bundle branch block
LDH
left atrial pressure or leukocyte alkaline
phosphatase
lactate dehydrogenase
LE
lupus erythematosus
LIH
left inguinal hernia
LLL
left lower lobe
LMP
last menstrual period
last normal menstrual period
LOC
lumbar puncture
LPN
loss of consciousness or level of
consciousness
licensed practical nurse
JODM
LNMP
LP
LUL
LVEDP
left upper quadrant
IRBBB
LV
incomplete right bundle branch block
left
left ventricle
left ventricular end diastolic pressure
LVH
left ventricular hypertrophy
MAO
monoamine oxidase
MAP
mean arterial pressure
MAST
medical antishock trousers
MBT
maternal blood type
MCH
mean cell hemoglobin
MCV
mean cell volume
mL
MCHC
MI
mean cell hemoglobin concentration
myocardial infarction or mitral insufficiency
milliliter
MLE
midline episiotomy
MMEF
maximal mid expiratory flow
mmol
millimole
MMR
measles, mumps, rubella
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MRSA
methicillin resistant staph aureus
MS
MSSA
methicillin-sensitive staph aureus
MVA
multiple sclerosis or mitral stenosis, or
morphine sulfate
motor vehicle accident
MVI
multivitamin injection
MVV
maximum voluntary ventilation
NAD
no active disease
NAS
no added salt
NCV
nerve conduction velocity
NED
no evidence of recurrent disease
ng
NIDDM
NKDA
NPO
NSAID
NT
OCG
nanogram
NG
nasogastric
non-insulin dependent diabetes
mellitus
no known drug allergies
NKA
no known allergies
NMR
nuclear magnetic resonance
nothing by mouth
NRM
no regular medications
non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs
NSR
normal sinus rhythm
nasotracheal
OB
obstetrics
oral cholecystogram
OD
overdose or right eye
OM
otitis media
OPV
oral polio vaccine
OR
operating room
left eye
OU
both eyes
para
PA
posteroanterior
PAO2
alveolar oxygen
OS
P
PAC
premature atrial contraction
PaO2
peripheral arterial oxygen content
OOB
PAP
out of bed
pulmonary artery pressure
PAT
paroxysymal atrial tachycardia
P&PD
percussion and postural drainage
PC
after eating
PCWP
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
PDA
PE
PFT
PI
patent ductus arteriosus
PDR
physicians desk reference
pulmonary embolus, or physical exam
or pleural effusion
pulmonary function tests
PEEP
positive end expiratory pressure
pg
picogram
pulmonic insufficiency disease
PKU
phenylketonuria
PMH
previous medical history
PMI
point of maximal impulse
PMN
PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
PO
polymorphonuclear leukocyte
(neutrophil)
by mouth
POD
post-op day
PP
postprandial or pulsus paradoxus
PPD
purified protein derivative
PR
by rectum
PRBC
PRN
as needed
PS
pulmonic stenosis
PT
prothrombin time, or physical therapy
Pt
patient
PTCA
percutaneous transluminal coronary
angioplasty
PTH
packed red blood cells
parathyroid hormone
PTHC
PUD
percutanous transhepatic
cholangiogram
peptic ulcer disease
PVD
peripheral vascular disease
q
every
every day
qh
every hour
qid
four times a day
qod
every other day
qd
q4h, q6h.... every 4 hours, every 6 hours etc.
PTT
partial thromboplastin time
PVC
premature ventricular contraction
QNS
quantity not sufficient
Qs/Qt
shunt fraction
Qt
total cardiac output
right
RA
rheumatoid arthritis or right atrium
R
RAD
right atrial axis deviation
RAP
right atrial pressure
RBC
red blood cell
RBP
retinol-binding protein
RDA
recommended daily allowance
RDW
red cell distribution width
RIA
radioimmunoassay
RIH
right inguinal hernia
RLL
right lower lobe
RLQ
right lower quadrant
RML
right middle lobe
RNA
ribonucleic acid
R/O
rule out
ROM
range of motion
ROS
review of systems
RPG
retrograde pyelogram
RRR
regular rate and rhythm
RTA
renal tubular acidosis
RTC
return to clinic
RU
resin uptake
RUG
retrograde urethogram
RUL
right upper lobe
RUQ
right upper quadrant
RV
residual volume
RVH
right ventricular hyperthrophy
Rx
treatment
s
SA
sinoatrial
SAA
synthetic amino acid
S&E
sugar and acetone
SBE
subacute bacterial endocarditis
SBFT
small bowel follow through
SBS
short bowel syndrome
SCr
serum creatinine
SEM
systolic ejection murmur
SG
Swan-Ganz
SGA
small for gestational age
SGGT
SGPT
serum gamma- glutamyl
transpeptidase
serum glutamic- pyruvic transaminase
RAE
RBBB
RT
right atrial enlargement
right bundle branch block
respiratory or radiation therapy
without | ss = one-half
SGOT
serum glutamic- oxaloacetic transaminase
SIADH
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic
hormone
synchronous intermittent mandatory
ventilation
systemic lupus erythematous
sig
write on label
SIMV
sl
sublingual
SLE
SMO
slips made out
SOB
shortness of breath
STAT
immediately
SVD
spontaneous vaginal delivery
symptoms
T&C
type and cross
total abdominal hysterectomy
T&H
type and hold
Sx
TAH
SOAP
SQ
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
subcutaneous
TB
tuberculosis
TBG
total binding globulin
Td
tetanus-diphtheria toxoid
TIA
transient ischemic attack
TIBC
total iron binding capacity
tid
three times a day
TIG
tetanus immune globulin
TKO
to keep open
TLC
total lung capacity
TMJ
temporo mandibular joint
TNTC
too numerous to count
TO
telephone order
TOPV
trivalent oral polio vaccine
TPN
TSH
thyroid stimulating hormone
TT
thrombin time
TTP
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
TU
tuberculin units
TUR
transurethral resection
TURP
TURBT
total parenteral nutrition
TUR bladder tumors
transurethral resection of prostate
TV
tidal volume
total vaginal hysterectomy
tw
twice a week
treatment, transplant
UA
urinalysis
UAC
uric acid
ud
as directed
UGI
upper gastrointestinal
URI
upper respiratory infection
US
ultrasound
UTI
urinary tract infection
urinary urea nitrogen
VC
vital capacity
TVH
Tx
UUN
VCUG
voiding cysourethrogram
VMA
vanillymadelic acid
VO
verbal or voice order
V/Q
ventilation - perfusion
VSS
vital signs stable
WB
whole blood
WBC
white blood cell or count
WD
well developed
WF
white female
WM
white male
WN
well nourished
WNL
within normal limits
Wolf-Parkinson-White
XRT
X-ray therapy
WPW
yo
years old
ZE
Zollinger-Ellison