P |
Psychiatric |
@ |
At |
& |
And |
ā |
Before |
Δ |
Change |
Δ'd |
Changed |
Δ's |
Changes |
√('d) |
Check (ed) |
↓ |
Decreased; lowered; down |
= |
Equals |
> |
Greater than |
' |
Foot |
" |
Inches |
↑ |
Increased; elevated; up |
< |
Less than |
% |
percent |
ᶆ |
Minim |
- |
Negative |
W |
No, none |
Ť |
One |
1:1 |
One-to-one therapy |
+ |
Positive |
// |
parallel bars |
? |
Question, unknown |
→ |
resulting |
ŤŤŤ |
Three |
↔ |
to from |
ŤŤ |
Two |
ċ |
With |
ś |
Without |
(R) |
Rectal |
(s) |
Supervision |
° |
Degree |
1° |
Primary |
1° AVB |
First Degree Atrio-Ventricular Block |
1st |
First |
2D Echo |
Two Dimensional Echocardiogram |
2° |
Secondary |
2° AVB |
Second Degree Atrio-Ventricular Block |
2nd |
Second |
3° AVB |
Third Degree Atrio-Ventricular Block |
3rd |
Third |
4th |
Fourth |
4x4 |
4 inch by 4 inch sterile gauze dressing |
5th |
Fifth |
A |
Assistance |
AA |
Alcoholics Anonymous |
AAA |
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
AAROM |
Active Assisted Range of Motion |
Abx |
Antibiotics |
AB |
Abortion |
Ab |
Antibody |
Ab Scrn |
Antibody Screen |
Abd |
Abdomen |
ABG |
Arterial blood gases |
ABR |
Auditory Brainstem Response |
AC |
Auditory Comprehension |
ac |
Before meals |
Acc |
Accuracy |
Accel |
Acceleration |
ACE |
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme |
ACL |
Anterior cruciate ligament |
ACLS |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
ACS |
Acute Coronary Syndrome |
ad lib |
At will |
ADA |
American Diabetic Association |
ADB |
Admission Data Base |
Add |
Adduction |
ADHD |
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder |
ADL |
Activities of daily living |
adm |
Admitted as in-patient |
adol |
Adolescent |
ADP |
Adolescent Day Program |
AE |
Adaptive Equipment |
afeb |
Afebrile |
|
|
AFL |
Atrial Flutter |
AFO |
Ankle - Foot Orthosis |
AFP |
Alpha Feto-Protein |
AG |
Abdominal Girth |
AGA |
Average/Appropriate for Gestation |
AH |
Auditory Hallucinations |
AHR |
Apical heart rate |
AI |
Aortic Insufficiency |
AICD |
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator |
AIDS |
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
AIMS |
Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale |
AJ |
Ankle jerk |
AK |
Above knee |
AKA |
Above-knee amputation |
AKI |
Acute Kidney Injury |
AlA |
Arthroscopy / arthrotomy |
AlC |
Acromioclavicular |
ALRI |
Anterior lateral rotatory instability |
ALS |
Advanced Life Support |
AM |
Morning |
AMA |
Against Medical Advice |
amb |
Ambulatory |
AMI |
Acute Myocardial Infarction |
Amnio |
Amniocentesis |
amp |
Ampule |
AMRI |
Anterior medial rotatory instability |
amt |
Amount |
anes |
Anesthesiology/Anesthesia |
Angio |
Angiogram |
ANS |
Autonomic Nervous System |
ant |
Anterior |
A&O |
Alert & Oriented |
A&P |
Auscultation and Percussion |
AO |
Aorta |
AODM |
Adult Onset Diabetes Mellitus |
AP |
Anterior-posterior |
A/P Repr |
Anterior Posterior Repair |
AP & Lat |
Anteroposterior & Lateral |
APB |
Abductor Pollicis Brevis |
APL |
Abductor Pollicis Longus |
approp |
Appropriate |
approx |
Approximately |
appt |
Appointment |
Appy |
Appendectomy |
APRN |
Advanced Practice RN |
APS |
Adult Protective Services |
aq |
Aqueous |
AR |
Aortic Regurgitation |
ARDS |
Adult/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
ARF |
Acute Renal Failure |
AROM |
Active Range of Motion |
art |
Arterial |
AS |
Aortic Stenosis |
as tol |
As Tolerated |
ASA |
Aspirin, Acetylsalicylic Acid |
ASAP |
As soon as possible |
ASCVD |
Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease |
ASD |
Atrial Septal Defect |
ASHD |
Arteriosclerotic heart disease |
AT |
Activities therapy |
ATC |
Activity Therapy Clinician |
at fib |
Atrial fibrillation |
ATA |
Atmosphere Absolute |
ATB |
Antibiotics |
ATN |
Acute Tubular Necrosis |
ATT |
Anterior tibial tendon |
attn |
Attention |
ATV |
All Terrain Vehicle |
aud |
Audible |
aug |
Augmentation |
AV |
Atrioventricular |
avg |
Average |
AVR |
Aortic Valve Replacement |
Ax |
Axillary |
B |
Both |
B/B |
Bowel and bladder |
BBOW |
Bulging Bag of Water |
B/O |
Because of |
Bo |
Bottle |
BA |
Brachial Artery |
bal |
Balance |
BB |
Backward Bending |
BBB |
Bundle Branch Block |
BBS(CE) |
Bilateral Breath Sounds Clear & Equal |
b/c |
because |
BCC |
Basal Cell Carcinoma |
BCG |
Bacille Calmette-Guerin |
BCLS |
Basic Cardiac Life Support |
BCS |
Behavioral Care Services (Psych) |
BE |
Barium Enema |
Bf |
Boyfriend |
BG |
Blood Glucose |
B-HCG |
Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin |
bid |
Twice a day |
bil |
Bilateral |
Bili |
Bilirubin |
Bio |
Biological |
BIS |
Bispectral Index |
BIT |
Behavioral Inattention Test |
BK |
Below knee |
BKA |
Below-knee amputation |
BKO |
Below Knee Orthosis |
Bld |
Blood |
Bld Cult |
Blood Culture |
bldng |
Bleeding |
BLS |
Basic Life Support |
BM |
Bowel movement |
BMI |
Body Mass Index |
BMR |
Basal Metabolism Rate |
BMT |
Bilateral myringotomy tubes |
BNA |
Brief nutritional assessment |
BOH |
Back of Hand |
BOS |
Base of Support |
BOW |
Bag of water |
B/P |
Blood pressure |
BPD |
Bi-Parietal Diameter |
BPH |
Benign prostatic hypertrophy |
BPM |
Beats per minute |
BPP |
Bilateral pedal pulse |
Br |
Breast |
Br-Hold |
Breath Hold |
br sounds |
Breath Sounds |
Brady |
Bradycardia |
BRB |
Bright Red Blood |
bro |
Brother |
BRP |
Bathroom Privileges |
BS |
Bowel Sounds |
B/S |
Bedside |
BSA |
Body Surface Area |
BSC |
Bedside commode |
BSO |
Bilateral salpingo oophorectomy |
Bst |
Boost |
Bst+ |
Boost plus |
BTL |
Bilateral Tubal Ligation |
BUFA |
Baby Up For Adoption |
BVM |
Bag Value Mask |
bwd |
Backward |
bx |
Biopsy |
c |
Cup |
C |
Cervical (with vertebral level) |
C/A |
Cardiac and Apnea |
C/D |
Clean and Dry |
C/D/I |
Clean, Dry & Intact |
c/o |
Complain of |
CA |
Cancer |
CABG |
Coronary artery bypass graft |
CAD |
Coronary Artery Disease |
Cal |
Calorie |
calc |
Calculation |
calib |
Calibration |
Cap |
Capsule |
CAPD |
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis |
cath |
Catheter (ization) |
CAVH |
Continuous Arterio-venous Hemofiltration |
CBC |
Complete blood count |
CBI |
Continuous bladder irrigation |
CC |
Chief Complaint |
CCLS |
Certified Child Life Specialist |
CCMS |
Clean catch mid stream |
CCTA |
Cardiac CT Angiography |
CDI |
Child Depression Inventory |
CDP |
Child Day Program |
oC |
Degree Centigrade |
ceph |
Cephalic |
cerv |
Cervical |
CF |
Cystic Fibrosis |
CGA |
Corrected Gestational Age |
Cgh |
Cough |
Ch |
Chair |
CHA |
Community Hospital Anderson |
CHD |
Congenital heart disease |
CHE |
Community Hospital East |
Chemo |
Chemotherapy |
CHF |
Congestive heart failure |
CHI |
Community Hospital Indianapolis |
CHN |
Community Hospital North |
CHO |
Carbohydrate |
Chol |
Cholesterol |
Chr |
Chronic |
CHS |
Community Hospital South |
CI |
Cardiac Index |
CI/Comm |
Closed, comminuted |
cine |
Cineangiogram |
circ |
Circumcision |
cl |
Clear |
clav |
Clavicle |
cldy |
Cloudy |
CLRT |
Continuous lateral rotation therapy |
CLS |
Community Living Skills |
cm |
Centimeter |
cmpd |
Compound |
CMS |
Circulation, Motion, Sensation |
CMV |
Cytomegalovirus |
CNS |
Central Nervous System |
CO |
Cardiac Output |
COA |
Council on Aging |
cog |
Cognitive |
COLD |
Chronic obstructive lung disease |
comf |
Comfortable |
cond |
Condition |
cong |
Congestion |
cont |
Continue/continuous |
contr |
Contraction |
Conv |
Conventional |
coor |
Coordination |
COPD |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CP |
Chest Pain |
CPAP |
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure |
CPC |
Clinicopathological Conference |
CPD |
Cephalopelvic Disproportion |
CPM |
Continuous Passive Motion |
CPP |
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure |
CPR |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CPS |
Child Protective Services |
CPT |
Chest Physiotherapy |
CR |
Cardiorespiratory |
Crani |
Craniotomy |
CRF |
Chronic Renal Failure |
CRI |
Chronic Renal Insufficiency |
CRIT |
Critical Care |
crpt |
Croupette |
CRRT |
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy |
C & S |
Culture & Sensitivity |
C-Sect |
Cesarean section |
CSII |
Continuous subcutaneous infusion insulin |
CST |
Contraction Stress Test |
CT |
Cat scan |
CTA |
Computed Tomography Angiography |
CTR |
Carpal Tunnel Release |
CTS |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
cult |
Culture |
CV |
Cardiovascular |
CVA |
Cerebral Vascular Accident |
CVAT |
Costovertebral Angle Tenderness |
CVC |
Central venous catheter |
CVD |
Cardiovascular Disease |
CVP |
Central venous pressure |
CVS |
Cardiovascular System |
CVVH |
Continuous Venous-venous Hemofiltration |
CVVHD |
Continuous veno-venous hemodialysis |
CVVHDF |
Continuous Veno-venous Hemodiafiltration |
cx |
Cervix |
CXR |
Chest x-ray |
Cysto |
Cystoscopy |
d |
Day |
DA |
Descending Aorta |
DAP |
Data, Assessment, Plan |
DAR |
Data, Action, Response |
DAT |
Diet as tolerated |
dau |
daughter |
D & C |
Dilation & Curettage |
DM |
Diabetes Mellitus |
DP |
Dorsalis Pedis |
dt |
Diphtheria, tetanus pediatric |
D/O |
Disorder |
D/l |
Dry & Intact |
D/W |
Distilled water |
D |
Dorsal (with vertebral level) |
DW |
Dextrose (percent) in Water |
DBP |
Diastolic Blood Pressure |
DBS |
Dorsal Blocking Splint |
DC(‘d) |
Discontinue(d) |
DCA |
Directional Coronary Atherectomy |
DCC |
Diabetes Care Center |
DDX |
Desmethyldoxepin |
deb |
Debridement |
decel |
Deceleration |
decomp |
Decompensate |
decr |
Decreased |
decub |
Decubitus |
defib |
Defibrillation |
dehy |
Dehydration |
del |
Delivery |
dept |
Department |
Dex |
Dextrostix |
DF |
Dorsiflexion |
DI |
Diabetes Insipidus |
DIC |
Desseminated Intravascular Coagulation |
Dig. N. |
Digital Nerve |
dil |
Dilatation |
DIP |
Distal interphalangeal |
dis |
Distal |
disch |
Discharge(d) |
Div |
Divorced |
DJD |
Degenerative joint disease |
dk |
Dark |
DKA |
Diabetic ketoacidosis |
dl. |
Deciliters |
DLC |
Dual Lumen Catheter |
dly |
Daily |
DME |
Durable Medical Equipment |
DNP |
Do Not Publish |
DNR |
Do Not Resuscitate |
DOA |
Dead on Arrival |
DOB |
Date of Birth |
DOE |
Dyspnea on exertion |
DOOC |
Diabetes out of Control |
DPT |
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus Toxide Vaccine |
Dr. |
Doctor |
drng |
Drainage |
drsg |
Dressing |
DSD |
Dry Sterile Dressing |
DSM |
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual |
DTR |
Deep Tendon Reflex |
DTs |
Delirium Tremens |
DTV |
Due to void |
DUB |
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding |
DVT |
Deep vein thrombosis |
Dx |
Diagnosis |
DYS |
Dysphagia |
DYS1 |
Dysphagia level 1 diet |
DYS2 |
Dysphagia level 1 diet |
DYS3 |
Dysphagia level 3 diet |
DYS4 |
Dysphagia level 4 diet |
e (followed by a word) |
Indication for an electronic format; example
eMAR |
E |
Epidural |
EFS |
Enterprise Flowsheet System |
E-stim |
Electrical Stimulation |
E S |
Extra Strength |
eg |
For example |
ESF |
External skeletal fixation |
EA |
Emotions Anonymous |
EAB |
Elective Abortion |
EBL |
Estimated Blood Loss |
EBM |
Expressed Breast Milk |
ECCE |
Extracapsular cataract extraction |
ECF |
Extended Care Facility |
ECMO |
Extracoporeal Membrane Oxygenation |
ECT |
Electro Convulsive Therapy |
ED |
Emergency Department |
EDB |
Extensor digitorum brevis |
EDC |
Expected date of confinement |
EDD |
Estimated date of delivery |
EDO |
Emergency Detention Order |
EEG |
Electroencephalogram |
EF |
Ejection fraction |
EFM |
Electronic fetal monitoring |
EFW |
Estimated Fetal Weight |
EGA |
Estimated Gestational Age |
EGD |
Esophogastroduoenoscopy |
EHL |
Extensor Hallucis Longus |
EKG |
Electrocardiogram |
elix |
Elixir |
ELOS |
Estimated length of stay |
EMG |
Electromyogram |
EMS |
Emergency Medical System |
EN |
Enteral nutrition |
ENG |
Electronystagmogram |
epith |
Epithelium |
EPL |
Extensor Pollicis Lungus |
EPS |
Extrapyramidal symptoms |
ER |
External Rotation |
ERCP |
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
ESRD |
End Stage Renal Disease |
est |
Estimate |
estab |
Establish |
ESWL |
Extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy |
ET |
Endotracheal |
etc |
And so on |
etiol |
Etiology |
ETOH |
Alcohol |
ETR |
Escape to Reality |
ETS |
Elevated Toilet Seat |
ETT |
Endotracheal Tube |
ETX |
Evening Treatment |
Ev |
Eversion |
eval |
Evaluation |
ex |
Exercise |
exam |
Examination |
excis |
Excision |
expir |
Expiratory |
ext |
External |
oF Degree |
Farenheit |
F |
Female |
F.U.O. |
Fever of undetermined origin |
F/C |
Foley Catheter |
F/S |
Frozen section |
F/U |
Follow Up |
FA |
Femoral Artery |
FAS |
Functional Assessment Score |
FB |
Forward bending |
FBS |
Fasting blood sugar |
FCE |
Functional Capacity Evaluation |
fdg |
Feeding |
FDP |
Flexor digitorum profundus |
FDS |
Flexor digitorum superficialis |
fem |
Femoral |
FES |
Functional electrical stimulation |
FF |
Fat Free |
FFFB |
Foot flat for balance |
FFP |
Fresh frozen plasma |
FFWB |
Flat Foot Weight Bearing |
FH |
Family History |
FHR |
Fetal heart rate |
Fi02 |
Fractionated inspiratory oxygen |
fib |
Fibrillation |
FIM |
Functional Independence Measure |
FL |
Full liquid diet |
FLACC |
Face Legs Activity Cry Consolability |
fld |
Fluid |
flex |
Flexion |
flr |
Floor |
Flu |
Influenza |
FM |
Fetal movement |
FMLA |
Family Medical Leave |
FOB |
Foot of bed |
font |
Fontanel |
for. body |
Foreign Body |
FP |
Family Practice |
FPB |
Flexor pollicis brevis |
FPL |
Flexor pollicis longus |
Fr |
French |
freq |
Frequent |
FROM |
Full range of motion |
FS |
Full strength |
FSE |
Fetal Scalp electrode |
ft |
Foot/feet |
ftp |
Finger tip |
FTSB |
Full thickness skin burn |
FTSG |
Full thickness skin graft |
FTSL |
Full thickness skin loss |
FTT |
Failure to thrive |
FU |
Follow up |
FUES |
Functional Upper Extremity Scale |
FUES 1 |
Nonfunctional |
FUES 2 |
Passive stabilizer |
FUES 3 |
Shoulder < 90%, with no hand manipulation |
FUES 4 |
Shoulder < 90% with gross hand manipulation |
FUES 5 |
Shoulder> 90%, with gross hand manipulation |
FUES 6 |
Shoulder < 90%, with fine hand manipulation |
FUES 7 |
Shoulder> 90%, with fine hand manipulation |
func |
Function |
FunclEx |
Functional Exercise |
FVC |
Forced Vital Capacity |
FWB |
Full Weight Bearing |
fwd |
Forward |
Fx |
Fracture |
g |
Gallop |
G-tube |
Gastrostomy tube |
GA |
General Anesthesia |
GAF |
Global Assessment of Functioning |
gav |
Gavage |
GB |
Gallbladder |
GBBS |
Group B Beta Strep |
GCS |
Glasco Coma Scale |
GE |
Graphic expression |
GERD |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
gest |
Gestation/Gestational |
Gf |
Girlfriend |
GFR |
Glomerular filtration rate |
GI |
Gastrointestinal |
GIFT |
Gamete-intrafallopian transfer |
gm |
Gram |
GMHC |
Gallahue Mental Health Center |
GMHS |
Gallahue Mental Health Services |
GPAB |
Gravida Para Abortion |
gr |
Grain |
gs |
Gluteal setting |
GSW |
Gun Shot Wound |
gtt(s) |
Drop(s) |
GU |
Genitourinary |
Gyn |
Gynecology |
H&H |
Hemoglobin & hematocrit |
H&P |
History and physical |
h(r) |
Hour |
HI |
Homicidal Ideation |
HA |
Headache |
HAL |
Hyperalimentation |
HAS |
Hook Addendum Scale |
HBO |
Hyperbaric oxygen |
HBP |
High Blood Pressure |
Hct |
Hematocrit |
HCVD |
Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease |
HD |
Hemodialysis |
HDR |
High Dose Radiation |
HEENT |
Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
HEP |
Home exercise program |
HF |
Heart Failure |
HFOV |
High Frequency Oscillator Ventilator |
HFV |
High Frequency Ventilation |
Hgb |
Hemoglobin |
HHC |
Healthy Heart Clinic |
HHNK |
Hyperglycemic, hyperosmolar, non Ketotic coma |
HIV |
Human Immunodeficiency |
HL |
Heparin lock |
HMD |
Hyaline membrane disease |
HNP |
Herniated nucleus pulposus |
HOB |
Head of bed |
HOH |
Hard of hearing |
HOPD |
Hospital Outpatient Department |
HP |
Hotpack |
HR |
Heart rate |
HRC |
Hook Rehab Center |
HS |
Hour of sleep/bedtime |
HSV |
Herpes simplex virus |
ht |
Height |
HT |
Hubbard Tank |
HTN |
Hypertension |
hum |
Humidified |
HUS |
Head Ultrasound |
HVGS |
High Volt Galvanic Stimulation |
HW |
Heparin well |
Hx |
History |
hyst |
Hysterectomy |
I |
Independent |
IA |
Intra - arterial |
IABP |
Intra-aortic balloon pump |
IAH |
Intra-abdominal hypertension |
Ib |
Pound |
IBD |
Inflammatory bowel disease |
IBS |
Irritable bowel syndrome |
IBW |
Ideal body weight |
ICC |
Interdisciplinary Case Conference |
ICH |
Intracranial hemorrhage |
ICP |
Intracranial Pressure |
ICS |
Intercostal space |
I&D |
Incision & drainage |
I0 |
Infectious disease |
IDDM |
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
IDO |
Immediate Detention Order |
IDDT |
Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment |
ie |
That is |
IEM |
Inborn errors of metabolism/Met Screen |
I/E ratio |
Inspiratory to expiratory ratio |
IF |
Intrafat |
Ig |
Large |
IJ |
Internal jugular |
IlL |
Intermittent Infusion Lock |
IM |
Intramuscular |
IMA |
Internal mammary artery |
Imp |
Impression |
IMR |
Image intensifier |
IMV |
Intermittent Mandatory Ventillation |
in |
Inches |
Inc |
Incubator |
incont |
Incontinent |
INCR |
Increase |
ind |
Induction |
inf |
Inferior |
info |
Information |
INH |
Isoniazid |
inj |
Injection |
IOAP |
Intensive Outpatient Addictions Program |
IOP |
Intensive Outpatient Program |
Inpt |
Inpatient |
insp |
Inspiratory/Inspiration |
inspec |
Inspection |
int |
Interior |
Int PPD |
Intermediate purified protein derivative |
I&0 |
Intake and Output |
IO |
Intraosseous |
IOL |
Intraocular lens |
ionto |
IontophoresIs |
IP |
Interphalangeal |
IPPB |
Intermittent positive pressure breathing |
IR |
Internal rotation |
Irreg |
Irregular |
Irrig |
Irrigation |
IS |
Incentive spirometry |
ITB |
Iliotibial band |
IUD |
Intrauterine device |
IUFD |
Intrauterine fetal demise |
IUGR |
Intrauterine growth retardation |
IUM |
Intrauterine monitoring |
IUP |
Intrauterine pregnancy |
IUPC |
Intrauterine pressure catheter |
IV |
Intravenous |
IVC |
Inferior vena cava |
IVCD |
Intraventricular Conduction Delay |
IVF |
In vitro fertilization |
IVH |
Intraventricular hemorrhage |
IVP |
Intravenous pyelogram |
IVPB |
Intravenous piggy back |
IVSS |
Intravenous soluset |
J tube |
Jejunostomy (feeding) tube |
JP |
Jackson - Pratt |
jt |
Joint |
jug |
Jugular |
JVD |
Jugular vein distension |
KAFO |
Knee ankle foot orthosis |
Kcal |
Kilo calories |
kg |
Kilogram |
KJ |
Knee Jerk |
KO |
Keep open |
KPH |
Key point handouts |
KS |
Kaposi's Sarcoma |
KVO |
Keep vein open |
L |
Liter |
L&D |
Labor and delivery |
L&W |
Living and Well |
LOM |
Left otitis media |
L/3 |
Lower one-third |
L |
Lumbar (with vertebral level) |
LA |
Left atrium/atrial |
lAB |
Intra-aortic Balloon |
lab |
Laboratory |
lac |
Laceration |
LAD |
Left anterior descending |
LAO |
Left anterior oblique |
lap |
Laparotomy |
lap chole |
Laparoscopic cholecystotomy |
LAQ |
Long arc quad |
lat |
Lateral |
LBBB |
Left bundle branch block |
LBP |
Low back pain |
LBW |
Low Birth Weight |
LCA |
Left coronary artery |
LCL |
Lateral collateral ligament |
LCS |
Low continuous suction |
LCX |
Left circumflex |
LDR |
Labor Delivery Recovery Room |
LDRP |
Labor, Delivery, Recovery, & Post Partum |
LE |
Lower extremity |
LGA |
Large for gestational age |
LGF |
Low grade fever |
LHF |
Left heart failure |
liq |
Liquid |
LIS |
Low intermittent suction |
LKS |
Liver, kidneys, spleen |
LLE |
Left lower extremity |
LLL |
Left lower lobe - lung |
LLQ |
Left lower quadrant |
LLSB |
Left lower sternal border |
LLT |
Left lateral thigh |
LMD |
Local Medical Doctor |
LMP |
Last menstrual period |
LND |
lymph node dissection |
Lo Nutr |
Low nutrient |
LOA |
Left occiput anterior |
LOB |
Loss of balance |
LOC |
Level/loss of consciousness |
LOP |
Left occiput posterior |
LOS |
Length of stay |
LP |
Lumbar puncture |
LPA |
Left pulmonary artery |
LPO |
Left posterior oblique |
LPPC |
Leukocyte poor packed cells |
LR |
Lactated ringers |
LRM |
Lateral rectus muscle |
LS |
Lumbo sacral (vertebra) |
Lt |
Left |
LTC |
Laparoscopic tubal |
LTG |
Long term goal |
LTL |
Laparoscopy tubal cauterization |
LTM |
Long term memory |
LTV |
Long term variability |
LUE |
Left upper extremity |
LUL |
Left Upper Lobe (lung) |
LUOQ |
Left upper outer quadrant |
LUQ |
Left upper quadrant |
LV |
Left ventricular |
LVH |
Left ventricular hypertrophy |
Lytes |
Electrolytes |
M |
Male |
M1 |
Mitral first |
MA tube |
Miller-Abbot tube |
MA-1 |
Manual assisted respirator |
MAAS |
Motor Activity Assessment Scale |
MAE |
Moves all extremities |
Mall |
Malleolus |
Mammo |
Mammogram |
MAO |
Monoamine oxidase |
MAP |
Mean arterial pressure |
MAR |
Medication administration record |
MAS |
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome |
MAW |
Metabolic active weight |
max |
Maximal assistance |
MBS |
Modified Barium Swallow |
MCC |
Maternity Care Center |
mcg |
Microgram |
MCJ |
Metacarpal joint |
MCL |
Medial collateral ligament |
MCPJ |
Metacarpophalangeal joint |
MD |
Muscular Dystrophy |
MDI |
Metered dose inhaler |
MDD |
Major Depressive Disorder |
MDN |
Multi-disciplinary Note |
MDTP |
Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan |
meas |
Measure |
mech |
Mechanics |
med |
Medicine/Medication |
memb |
Membranes |
mEq |
Millequivalent |
mets |
Metastasis(es)/metastatic |
Met Screen |
Metabolic Screen |
MFR |
Myofascial release |
mg |
Milligram |
mgmt |
Management |
Mgr |
Manager |
MHC |
Mental Health Clinic/Clinician |
MI |
Myocardial infarct(ion) |
min |
Minute |
ML |
Midline |
ml |
Milliliter |
MLC |
Midline Catheter |
mM |
Milli mole |
mm |
Millimeter |
MMPI |
Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory |
MMR |
Measles, mumps, & rubella vaccine |
MMT |
Manual muscle test |
MN |
Midnight |
MNT |
Medical Nutrition Therapy |
mo(s) |
Month(s) |
mob |
Mobilization |
mod |
Moderate |
MOF |
Matter of Fact |
MOM |
Milk of Magnesia |
MOW |
Meals - On - Wheels |
MPA |
Main pulmonary artery |
MR |
Mitral regurgitation |
mr |
may repeat |
MRA |
Magnetic Resonance Angiography |
MRDD |
Mental Retardation Developmentally Disabled |
MRI |
Magnetic resonance imaging |
MRM |
Medial rectus muscle |
MRMT |
Minnesota Rate of Manipulation |
MRSA |
Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus |
MS |
Multiple Sclerosis |
M/S |
Medical/surgical |
MSE |
Mental Status Exam |
MSF |
Meconium stained fluid |
MSLT |
Multiple Sleep Latency Test |
MSOF |
Multiple system organ failure |
MT |
Metatarsal |
MTP |
Metatarsophalangeal |
MTPJ |
Metatarsophalangeal joint |
MUGA |
Multi-Gated Acquisition Scann |
mur |
Murmur |
MVA |
Motor vehicle accident |
MVC |
Motor vehicle crash |
mvmt |
Movement |
MVPT |
Motor free visual perception test |
MVR |
Mitral valve replacement |
MWT |
Maintenance of Wakefulness Test |
NOS |
Not otherwise specified |
N/A |
Not applicable |
N/V |
Nausea-vomiting |
N/V/D |
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea |
NAD |
No apparent distress |
NAS |
No Added Salt |
NBN |
Newborn nursery |
NBQC |
Narrow base quad cane |
NBS |
Newborn Screen |
NC |
Nasal Cannula |
ND |
No Demands |
NDT |
Neurodevelopmental treatment |
neb |
Nebulizer |
nec |
Necessary |
NED |
No evidence of disease |
neg |
Negative |
neuro |
Neurology/neurological |
NG |
Naso-gastric |
NICU |
Newborn Intensive Care Unit |
NIDDM |
Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
NIF |
Negative inspiratory force |
NIHSSm |
National Institute for Health Stroke Scale
modified |
nil |
None |
NKA |
No known allergies |
NKDA |
No known drug allergies |
nm |
Nanometer |
NMB |
Neuromuscular blockade |
nn. |
Nerve |
NNP |
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner |
NOB |
No other brand |
noc |
Night |
norm |
Normal |
NP |
Nasopharyngeal |
NPC |
Non productive cough |
NPH |
Isophane Insulin Suspension |
NPO |
Nil per os - nothing by mouth |
NPP |
Nursing policy and procedure |
NRB |
Non rebreather |
NRP |
Neonatal Resuscitation Program |
NRT |
Neonatal Resuscitation Team |
NS |
Normal Saline |
NSAID |
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
nsg |
Nursing |
NSR |
Normal sinus rhythm |
NST |
Non-stress test |
NT |
Not tested |
NTG |
Nitroglycerin |
NVC's |
Neurovascular checks |
NWB |
Non-weight bearing |
O |
Objective |
O2 |
Oxygen |
OA |
Osteoarthritis |
OATL |
Open achilles tendon lengthening |
OB |
Obstetrics |
OBRR |
Obstetrical Recovery Room |
OBS |
Organic Brain Syndrome |
obsv. |
Observation |
OC |
Open Crib |
occ |
Occasional |
occl |
Occlusive |
OCD |
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder |
OCT |
Oxytocin challenge test |
OD |
Overdose |
OFC |
Occipto-frontal circumference |
OG |
Orogastric |
OH |
Open heart |
OHA |
Oral hypoglycemic agent |
oint |
Ointment |
OJ |
Orange juice |
OK |
Okay |
Oligo |
Oligohydramnios |
OM |
Oral motor |
onc |
Oncology |
OOB |
Out of bed |
OP |
Outpatient |
OPD |
Outpatient department |
ophth |
Ophthalmic |
OPSG |
Overnight Polysomnogram |
OPSM |
Outpatient sports medicine |
OR |
Operating room |
ORIF |
Open reduction, internal fixation |
Ortho |
Orthopaedic |
OSA |
Obstructive Sleep Apnea |
OT |
Occupational therapy |
OTA |
Open to air |
OTC |
Over the counter |
ox |
Oximetry |
oz |
Ounce |
P |
Pulse |
P02 |
Partial pressure 02 |
P2 |
Pulmonic second heart sounds |
P/A |
Posterior/Anterior |
PA |
Pulmonary artery |
PAC |
Premature atrial contraction |
PACU |
Post anesthesia care unit |
PAT |
Paroxysmal atrial Tachycardia |
PB |
Piggyback |
PC02 |
Partial pressure CO2 |
PCA |
Patient controlled analgesia |
pc |
After meals |
PC |
Packed cells |
PCC |
Pediatric Care Center |
PCL |
Posterior cruciate ligament |
PCN |
Penicillin |
PCP |
Patient Care Pathway |
PCU |
Progressive care unit |
PCWP |
Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
PD |
Peritoneal dialysis |
PDA |
Patent ductus arteriosis |
PDD |
Pervasive Developmental Disorder |
PE |
Pulmonary Embolus/Emboli |
PEARL |
Pupils equal and reactive to light |
Peds |
Pediatrics |
PEEP |
Positive End Expiratory Pressure |
PEG |
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy |
per |
Through/by |
PERL |
Pupils equal, react to light |
PERLA |
Pupils equal, react to light and accommodation |
PERRLA |
Pupils equal round reactive to light and
accommodation |
PFC |
Persistent fetal circulation |
PFT |
Pulmonary Function Test |
PGAb |
Para Gravida Abortion |
PH |
Past history |
phono |
Phonophoresis |
PHP |
Partial Hosp Program |
PI |
Present illness |
PICC |
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter |
PICU |
Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit |
PID |
Pelvic inflammatory disease |
PIH |
Pregnancy induced hypertension |
Pit |
Pitocin |
PIP |
Proximal interphalangeal |
PJC |
Premature junctional contraction |
PLRI |
Posterior lateral rotatory instability |
PlV |
Peripheral Intravenous |
PLM |
Periodic Limb Movement |
PM |
Afternoon/evening |
PMH |
Past medical history |
PMI |
Point of maximal impuse |
PMS |
Premenstrual syndrome |
PNA |
Patient not available |
PNC |
Premature nodal contraction |
PNP |
Patient Not Present |
po |
Per os |
POC |
Point of Care |
POCU |
Preoperative Care Unit |
POD |
Post-operative day(s) |
poplit |
Popliteal |
pos |
Positive |
Post |
Posterior |
post-op |
After surgery |
post. tib |
Posterior tibial |
PP |
Post partum |
P&P |
Policy and Procedure |
pp |
Post prandial |
PPD |
Purified Protein Derivative |
PPF |
Plasma protein fraction |
PPHN |
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension |
PPL |
Post partum ligation |
PPM |
Permanent Pacemaker |
PPN |
Peripheral parenteral nutrition |
PPP |
Palpable pedal pulses |
PPV |
Positive Pressure Ventilation |
PR |
Per rectum |
pre-op |
Before surgery |
prec |
Precautions |
preg |
Pregnant |
premie |
Premature infant |
prep |
Prepare for |
prev |
Previous |
prn |
As required |
PROM |
Passive range of motion |
prox. |
Proximal |
PS |
Pressure sore |
Psych |
Psychiatry |
pt. |
Patient |
PT |
Physical therapy |
PTA |
Prior to admission |
PTCA |
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty |
PTL |
Preterm labor |
PTP |
Post tibial pulse |
PTSB |
Partial thickness skin burn |
PTSD' |
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
PTSL |
Partial thickness skin loss |
PUD |
Peptic ulcer disease |
Pulm |
Pulmonary |
PV |
Pulmonary vein |
PVC |
Premature ventricular contraction |
PVR |
Pulmonary vascular resistence |
PWB |
Partial weight bearing |
PZI |
Protamine zinc insulin |
q |
Every/each |
qh |
Every hour |
qid |
Four times a day |
qs |
A sufficient quantity |
QIP |
Quality improvement process |
QLC |
Quadrilumen catheter |
qt |
Quart |
quant. |
Quantative |
R |
Respiration |
ROM |
Right otitis media |
RT |
Recreational therapy |
R/A |
Room air |
r/o |
Rule out |
rad |
Unit of absorbed radiation |
RAT |
Right anterior thigh |
RAV |
Readback and verified |
RBBB |
Right bundle branch block |
RC/S |
Repeat Cesarean Section |
RCA |
Right coronary artery |
RD |
Retinal detachment |
RDA |
Recommended daily allowance |
RDI |
Reference daily intake |
RDS |
Respiratory distress syndrome |
re |
Regarding |
Rec |
Recommendation |
rec'd |
Received |
reg |
Regular |
rehab |
Rehabilitation |
REM |
Rapid Eye Movement |
reps |
Repetitions |
Resp |
Respirations |
Resp T |
Respiratory Therapy |
ret'd |
Returned |
retr |
Retraction |
Rh.A |
Rheumatoid arthritis |
RHC |
Respirations have ceased |
RHD |
Rheumatic heart disease |
RHF |
Right heart failure |
RL |
Rotation left |
RLE |
Right lower extremities |
RLL |
Right lower lobe (lung) |
RLQ |
Right lower quadrant |
RLS |
Restless Leg Syndrome |
RLT |
Right lateral thigh |
RME |
Right mediolateral episiotomy |
RML |
Right middle lobe (lung) |
RNWNP |
Restricted No Work No Play |
RO |
Reality orientation |
ROA |
Right Occiput anterior |
ROM |
Range of motion |
ROP |
Right occiput posterior |
RPA |
Right pulmonary artery |
RR |
Recovery room |
RROM |
Resisted range of motion |
RSV |
Respiratory Synctial Virus |
Rt |
Right |
RTC |
Return to clinic |
RUE |
Right upper extremity |
RUL |
Right upper lobe (lung) |
RUOQ |
Right Upper Outer Quadrant |
rupt |
Ruptured |
RUQ |
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