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HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
METHODIST LE BONHEUR HEALTHCARE
ABBREVIATION LIST
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Symbols Used in Charting | Roman Numerals
This list provides a legend to explain acceptable abbreviations which may appear in the body of the medical records. Abbreviations which could have more than one interpretation can be used only when the meaning is apparent from the context.
The drug profile and nursing documentation of the medical record may contain the names of medications, treatments, and assessments in a shortened form due to constraints imposed by computer formatting which allows only a specific number of characters. These shortened forms are not considered standard abbreviations and are therefore not within the scope of this list.
| A | aorta, artery, assist |
| A2 | aortic second heart sound |
| aa | ana, of each |
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| AAROM | active assistive range of motion |
| Ab | abortion |
| antibody | |
| Abd | abdomen, abdominal, abduction |
| ABE | acute bacterial endocarditis |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| ABX | antibiotic |
| Abn | abnormal |
| Abort | abortion |
| ABR | auditory brain response |
| AC | acromioclavicular |
| acute | |
| air conduction | |
| anchored catheter | |
| anterior chamber | |
| ante cibum - before meals | |
| A\C | assist control ventilation |
| Accom | accommodation |
| ACCP | arterial critical care profile |
| ACD | anterior chamber diameter |
| Acid phos | acid phosphatase |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| ACU | Ambulatory Care Unit |
| AD | auris dextra - right ear, assistive device |
| Ad lib | ad libitum, at pleasure, as desired |
| ADA | American Diabetic Association |
| anterior descending artery | |
| Add | adduction |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| Adm | admission, admit |
| ADOM | adult-onset diabetes mellitus |
| A\E | above-elbow |
| AEB | as evidenced by |
| AF | Atrial fibrillation |
| atrial flutter | |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
| AFDC | Aid to Families with Dependent Children |
| AFI | amniotic fluid index |
| AFO | ankle-foot orthosis |
| AFV | amniotic fluid volume |
| A fib | atrial fibrillation |
| AG | antigen |
| AGA | appropriate for gestational age |
| A\G ratio | albumin/globulin ratio |
| AgNO3 | silver nitrate |
| AHA | American Hospital Association |
| American Heart Association | |
| AHF | antihemophilic factor |
| AHG | antihemophilic globulin |
| AI | aortic insufficiency |
| AICD | automatic internal/implantable cardioverter-defibrillator |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| autoimmune deficiency syndrome | |
| AIHA | autoimmune hemolytic anemia |
| AJ | ankle jerk |
| A\K | above-knee |
| AKA | above-knee amputation |
| Alb | albumin |
| Alc | alcohol |
| Alk | alkaline |
| Alk-P, alkphos | alkaline phosphatase |
| ALL | acute lymphocytic leukemia |
| All | allergies |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| Alt | alternate |
| ALTE | apparent life-threatening event |
| AM | ante meridiem - before noon |
| Austin-Moore prosthesis | |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| American Medical Association | |
| AMAP | as much as possible |
| amb | ambulatory, ambulation |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| AML | acute myelogenous leukemia |
| Amnio | amniocentesis |
| Amp | ampule |
| amputation | |
| Amt | amount |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody |
| Anes | anesthesia, Anesthesiologist |
| Angio | angiography |
| anom | anomaly |
| Ant | anterior |
| ant. Ax. Line | anterior axillary line |
| Ant sag D | Anterior sagittal diameter |
| Ante | before |
| ant tib | anterior tibialis |
| A&O | alert and oriented |
| Aort | Aortic regurgitation |
| Aort sten | aortic stenosis |
| AP | ante partum |
| anteroposterior | |
| AP's | ankle pumps |
| A & P | auscultation and percussion |
| anterior and posterior | |
| A & P repair | anterior and posterior repair |
| APC | aspirin, phenacetin, caffeine |
| atrial premature contractions | |
| App | appendix, appendectomy |
| APTA | American Physical Therapy Association |
| APTT | activated partial thromboplastin time |
| Aq | aqua, water |
| ARC | AIDS-related complex |
| ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
| ARF | acute renal failure |
| acute rheumatic fever | |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| artificial rupture of membranes | |
| A & R | advised and released |
| ARS | AIDS-related syndrome |
| ART | Automated Reagin Test |
| Art | artery |
| AS | auris sinistra - left ear |
| aortic stenosis | |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASCAD | arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease |
| ASCP | American Society of Clinical Pathologists |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular (cerebrovascular) disease |
| ASD | atrial septal defect |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| ASHP | American Society of Hospital Pharmacists |
| ASMT | American Society of Medical Technologists |
| ASO | antistreptolysin-O |
| arteriosclerotic obliterans | |
| ASU | Ambulatory Surgery Unit |
| AT | adjunctive therapy |
| ATL | Achilles’ tendon lengthening |
| ATN | acute tubular necrosis |
| AU | aures unita - both ears |
| Aur fib | auricular fibrillation |
| AV | arteriovenous, atrioventricular |
| Av | average |
| AVR | aortic valve replacement/repair |
| Ax | axillary |
| axis | |
| B | bacillus, bladder |
| Ba | barium |
| Bact | bacterium |
| BAER | brainstem auditory evoked response |
| BAL | British Anti-Lewisite (Dimercaprol) |
| Bal | balance |
| Baso | basophil |
| BB | both bones |
| BBB | bundle branch block |
| BBS | bilateral breath sounds |
| BBT | basal body temperature |
| B & B | bowel and bladder |
| BC | bone conduction |
| BCG | bacille Calmette-Guerin (vaccine) |
| BCP | birth control pill |
| BE | barium enema |
| B\E | below elbow |
| BEI | butanol-extractable iodine |
| BERA | brainstem evoked response audiometry |
| BF | black female |
| BH | birth history |
| BID | bis in die - twice a day |
| BIH | bilateral inquinal hernia |
| Bil, Bilat | bilateral, bilaterally |
| Bili | bilirubin |
| Bisp | bispinous or interspinous diameter |
| B & J | bones and joints |
| BJE | bones, joints and extremities |
| BJP | Bence Jones protein |
| B\K | below-knee |
| BKA | below-knee amputation |
| BL | blood loss |
| Bl cult | blood culture |
| BLB | Boothby-Lovelace-Bulbulian (mask) |
| BLE | bilateral lower extremity |
| BM | black male |
| bone marrow | |
| bowel movement | |
| BMH | Baptist Memorial Hospital |
| BMH-E | Baptist Memorial Hospital - East |
| BMR | basal metabolism rate |
| BNC | by nasal cannula |
| BOA | born on arrival |
| BOM | bilateral otitis media |
| BOO | bladder outlet obstruction |
| BOS | base of support |
| BOW | bag of waters |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPD | bronchopulmonary dysplasia |
| biparietal diameter | |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BPM, bpm | beats per minute |
| BPP | biophysical profile |
| BPR | blood per rectum |
| BR | bed rest |
| bilirubin | |
| BRAT diet | bananas, rice, applesauce, toast |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BRRB | bright red rectal bleeding |
| BS | blood sugar |
| bowel sounds | |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BSAER | brainstem auditory evoked response |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| BSO | bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |
| BSOM | bilateral serous otitis media |
| BSP | Bromsulphalein |
| BSS | balanced salt solution |
| buffered saline solution | |
| bedside sitting | |
| BST | balanced skeletal traction |
| BSU | Bartholin, Skene, urethral |
| BT | brain tumor |
| BTB | back to bed |
| BT shunt | Blalock-Taussig shunt |
| BTL | bilateral tubal ligation |
| BTPS | barometric pressure |
| BUE | bilateral upper extremity |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| BW | birth weight |
| body weight | |
| Bx | biopsy |
| C | calorie |
| Celsius | |
| Centigrade | |
| caregiver | |
| C-1, C-2, etc. | 1st cervical vertebra, etc. |
| C diff | Clostridium difficile |
| CA | cancer, carcinoma |
| chronological age | |
| Ca | calcium |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CAH | chronic active hepatitis |
| Cal | calorie |
| CAOD | coronary artery occlusive disease |
| Cap | capsule |
| CAPD | continuous peritoneal dialysis |
| Carbo | carbohydrate |
| Cardio | Cardiology |
| CASHD | coronary ateriosclerotic heart disease |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| Cath | catheter, catheterized, catheterization |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBF | cerebral blood flow |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CBS | chronic brain syndrome |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc | carbon copy |
| cubic centimeter | |
| CCM | chronic cystic mastitis |
| CCMSU | clean-catch midstream urinalysis |
| CCP | critical care profile |
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
| CD | common duct |
| CDC | calculated date of confinement |
| CDE | common duct exploration |
| CDH | congenital dislocation of hip |
| Ce | cesium |
| CEA | carcinoembryonic antigen |
| Ceph floc | cephalin flocculation |
| Cerv, Cerx, cx | cervix, cervical |
| CF | Christmas factor |
| Cf | count fingers |
| cf | confer, compare |
| CFT | complement fixation test |
| CGA | contact guard assist |
| Ch | child |
| chronic | |
| CHB | complete heart block |
| CHD | congenital heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| Chg | change |
| MHM Chem 8 | sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2, BUN, glucose, CA, and creatine |
| Le bonheur Chem-8 | sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2, BUN, glucose, anion gap, and creatinine |
| MHM Chem 12 | glucose, total protein, albumin, CA, cholesterol, uric acid, creatinine, total bilirubin, ALK, CK, LD, AST, A/G ratio |
| Le Bonheur Chem 12 | calcium, phosphorus, total protein, albumin, A/G ratio, uric acid, total bilirubin, cholesterol, AST, ALT, LD, GGT |
| Le Bonheur Chem 20 | combination of Chem 8 and Chem 12 |
| CHI | closed head injury |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| Chol | cholesterol |
| Chol est | cholesterol esters |
| Chr | chronic |
| CI | cardiac index |
| CICE | combined intracapsular cataract extraction |
| CIE | counterimmunoelectrophoresis, cardiac isoenzymes |
| Cig | cigarettes |
| Circ | circumcision |
| circulation | |
| Ck | check |
| CL | central line |
| C\L diet | clear liquid diet |
| Cl | chloride |
| cl | clear |
| CLA | Clinical Lab Assistant |
| cldy | cloudy |
| CLL | chronic lymphatic leukemia |
| Cl void | clean voided specimen (urine) |
| CM | costal margin |
| cm | centimeter |
| CMG | cystometrogram |
| CML | chronic myelogenous leukemia |
| Cmt | crossmatch |
| CMV | cytomegalovirus |
| CN | cranial nerve |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO | cardiac output |
| C\O | checked out |
| complaint of | |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| CO60 | cobalt |
| Coag | coagulase, coagulation |
| COG | center of gravity |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| Comp | complete |
| complication | |
| compound | |
| cond | condition |
| Cong | congenital |
| congestion | |
| Cons | consult, consultation |
| Cont | continued, continuous |
| coord | coordination |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| COTA | Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| CP | cardiopulmonary |
| cerebral palsy | |
| cleft palate | |
| CPC | Clinical Pathological Conference |
| CPD | cephalopelvic disproportion |
| CPI | constitutional psychopathic inferiority |
| CPIP | chronic pulmonary insufficiency of prematurity |
| CPK | creatine phosphokinase |
| CPM | continuous passive motion |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CR | cardiorespiratory |
| closed reduction | |
| Creat | creatinine |
| Crit | hematocrit |
| CRP | C- reactive protein |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CRU | Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit |
| Cryo | cryosurgery, cryotherapy |
| CS | Central Service, Central Supply |
| cesarean section | |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| C-section, C/S | cesarean section |
| C-SP | cervical spine |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CSII | continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion |
| CST | convulsive shock therapy |
| contraction stress test | |
| CT | circulation time |
| coated tablet | |
| computerized tomography | |
| CTR | carpal tunal release |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| Ctx | contractions |
| CUC | chronic ulcerative colitis |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| cell volume | |
| CVA | cardiovascular accident |
| cerebrovascular accident | |
| costovertebral angle | |
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| CVICU | Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit |
| CVL | central venous line |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| CVS | cardiovascular surgery |
| clean voided specimen | |
| chorionic villus sampling | |
| Cx | circumflex |
| Cxr | chest x-ray |
| Cysto | cystoscopy |
| D | daughter |
| dextro - right | |
| deltoid | |
| dependent | |
| d-1, d-2, etc. | 1st dorsal vertebra, etc. |
| D5W | 5% Dextrose in water |
| db | decibel |
| Dbil | direct bilirubin |
| DC | diagonal conjugate |
| discharge | |
| discontinue | |
| D & C | dilation and curettage |
| DCRV | double chamber right ventricle |
| DCS | dorsal column stimulator |
| Department of Children’s Services | |
| DCU | day care unit |
| DDS | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
| Decr | decrease, decreased |
| Decub | decubitus |
| Def | deficiency, deficient |
| Deg | degeneration, degenerative |
| Derm | Dermatology |
| Desc | descending |
| DF | dorsiflexion |
| DG | dorsogluteal |
| DHS | Department of Human Services |
| DHT | Dobbhoff tube |
| DI | diabetes insipidus |
| Diag | diagnosis |
| diagonal | |
| DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulation |
| Drug Information Center | |
| Dict | dictated |
| Dieb alt | diebus alternis - on alternate days |
| Dieb tert | diebus tertiis - every third day |
| Diff | differential |
| Dig | digitalis |
| Dil | dilute |
| dilatation,dilation | |
| DIP | desquamative interstitial pneumonia |
| distal interphalangeal | |
| Dis | disease |
| Disch | discharge |
| DISH | diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis |
| Disp | disposition, dispense |
| Dist | distill |
| Div | divide |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| Dk | dark |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| dl | deciliter |
| DLCO | diffusion of carbon monoxide (pulm. function test) |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DME | durable medical equipment |
| DMSO | dimethyl sulfoxide |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DNS | deviated nasal septum |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathy |
| disorder | |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DORV | double outlet right ventricle |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| dr | dram |
| DREZ | dorsal root entry zone |
| drng | drainage |
| Ds | discharge summary |
| disease | |
| DSA | digital subtraction angiography |
| DSD | discharge summary dictated |
| DSIVA | digital subtraction intravenous angiography |
| dsng/dsg | dressing |
| d/t | due to |
| DT’s | delirium tremens |
| DTR’s | deep tendon reflexes |
| DU | duodenal ulcer |
| DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
| DVT | deep venous thrombosis |
| DW | distilled water |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| DX1, Dx2 | diagonal 1, 2 |
| EAC | external auditory canal |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| EBV | Epstein-Barr virus |
| EC | enteric-coated |
| ECF | Extended care facility |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ECHO virus | enteric cytopathogenic human orphan virus |
| ECMO | extracorporeal membrane oxygenation |
| E. coli | Escherichia coli |
| ECT | electroconvulsive therapy |
| ECV | external cephalic version |
| ECW | extracellular water |
| ED | Emergency Department |
| EDC | estimated date of confinement |
| EDV | end diastolic volume |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose and throat |
| EF | ejection fraction |
| EFA | essential fatty acids |
| EFE | endocardial fibroelastosis |
| EFM | electronic fetal monitor |
| e.g. | exempli gratia - for example |
| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| EHB | elevate head of bed |
| EHL | extensor hallucis longus |
| EJ | elbow jerk |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| Elix | elixir |
| EDM | electromechanical dissociation |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| EMS | emergency medical system |
| ENG | electronystagmogram |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| Eo | eosinophil |
| EOA | examination, opinion and advice |
| EOB | edge of bed |
| EOM | extraocular movement |
| Eo’s | eosinophils |
| EPAP | expiratory positive airway pressure |
| epid | epidural |
| Epith | epithelial, epithelium |
| Epith c | epithelial cell |
| EPL | extensor pollicis longus |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| external rotator | |
| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiography |
| ERV | expiratory reserve volume |
| ES | electrical stimulator |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| ESS | endoscopic sinus surgery |
| Ess | essential |
| Ess neg | essentially negative |
| Est | electroshock therapy |
| ET | endotracheal |
| et | and |
| ETT | endotracheal tube |
| Etiol | etiology |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol |
| EUA | examination under anesthesia |
| eval | evaluation |
| Ex, exam, ex | examination, exercise |
| Exc | excision |
| Exp | expired, expiration, expiratory |
| Ext, ext | extensor |
| external | |
| extremity | |
| extension | |
| Ext. fl | fluid extract |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| father | |
| female | |
| frequency | |
| FACP | Fellow, American College of Physicians |
| FACS | Fellow, American College of Surgeons |
| facil | facilitation |
| f/b | followed by |
| FB | fiberoptic bronchoscopy |
| fingerbreadth | |
| foreign body | |
| frank breech | |
| FBM | fetal breathing movements |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| F cath | Foley catheter |
| FD, FDS | fetal distress |
| fdg | feeding |
| Fe | female |
| iron | |
| FEF | forced expiratory flow |
| FES | functional electrical stimulator |
| FM | fetal movements |
| FEV | forced expiratory volume |
| FEV1 | forced expiratory volume in one second |
| FF | filtration fraction |
| force fluids | |
| FFP | fresh frozen plasma |
| FH | family history |
| FHL | flexor hallucis longus |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| FHS | fetal heart sound |
| FHT | fetal heart tone |
| Fib | fibrillation |
| fibrinogen | |
| FIF | forced inspiratory flow |
| FIVC | fractional inspired vital capacity |
| F\L diet | full liquid diet |
| Fl | fluid |
| fl. dr. | fluid dram |
| Flex | flexor, flexion |
| fl. oz. | fluid ounce |
| Fluor | fluoroscopy |
| FOB | foot of bed |
| font | fontanelle, fontanel |
| FP | family planning |
| Family Practice | |
| FRC | functional residual capacity |
| freq | frequency |
| FS | frozen section |
| FSB | frozen section biopsy |
| FSC | fiberoptic sigmoidocolonoscopy |
| FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
| FT | feeding tube |
| ft | foot |
| FTA | fluorescent treponemal antibody |
| FTN | full-term nursery |
| FTP | failure to progress |
| FTT | failure to thrive |
| F/U | follow-up |
| 5-FU | fluorouracil |
| FUB | functional uterine bleeding |
| FUO | fever of undetermined origin |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| FWB | full weight-bearing |
| Fx | fracture |
| G | gravida |
| g | gram |
| G-tube | gastrostomy tube |
| G1, P0 | gravida I, para 0 |
| GA | gastric analysis |
| general anesthesia | |
| Ga67 | gallium |
| gal | gallon |
| Gastro | Gastroenterology |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GC | gonococcus |
| GE | Gastroenterology |
| gastroesophageal | |
| Gen | general, generalized |
| GER | gastroesophageal reflux |
| GETA | general endotracheal anesthesia |
| GFR | glomerular filtration rate |
| GGTP | gamma-glutamyl-transpeptidase |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Glu | glucose |
| gluts | gluteal muscles |
| GOO | gastric outlet obstruction |
| gm | gram |
| GNR | gram-negative rods |
| GP | General Practitioner |
| GPC | gram-positive cocci |
| GPD | glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase |
| G6PD | glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase |
| gr | grain |
| Grav I, etc. | gravida I, etc. |
| GS | glut set |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| gt | drop |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| gtt | drops |
| GU | genitourinary |
| gastric ulcer | |
| GV | gentian violet |
| G & W | glycerin and water |
| Gyn | Gynecology |
| H | height |
| heroin | |
| hour | |
| husband | |
| hypodermic | |
| HA | headache |
| hemolytic anemia | |
| hyperalimentation | |
| HAA | hepatitis-associated antigen |
| Halo | halothane |
| hams | hamstring |
| HbAg | hepatitis B antigen ("H-bag") |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HC | head circumference |
| HCl | hydrochloric acid |
| HCM | hypertrophic cardiomyopathy |
| HCO3 | bicarbonate |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HCVD | hypertensive cardiovascular disease |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose and throat |
| HELLP | hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count |
| HELP | low platelet syndrome |
| Hemi | hemiplegia, hemiplegic |
| Hg | mercury |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HH | hiatal hernia |
| HHA | hand-held assist |
| HHD | hypertensive heart disease |
| HI | head injury |
| HIAA | hydroxyindoleacetic acid |
| H. Infl | Haemophilus influenzae |
| Histo | histoplasmosis |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HKAFO | hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis |
| HL | harelip |
| hearing loss | |
| H & L | heart and lungs |
| HLA | human leukocyte antigen |
| HLHS | hypoplastic left heart syndrome |
| H & N | head and neck |
| HN2 | nitrogen mustard |
| HNP | herniated nucleus pulposus |
| H2O | water |
| H/O | history of |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HP | hot pack |
| H & P | history and physical |
| Hp | hemiplegia |
| hpf | high-power field |
| HPI | history of present illness |
| HR | heart rate |
| hr | hour |
| HR\RR | heart rate\respiratory rate |
| HS | heart sounds |
| hora somni - at bedtime | |
| hamstrings, hamstring set | |
| HSM | hepatosplenomegaly |
| HSR | Health South Rehab |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| Ht | height |
| HT | Hubbard tank |
| HFT | house tube feeding |
| Htn | hypertension |
| HUM | hot pack, ultrasound, massage |
| HVD | hypertensive vascular disease |
| HW/hep. Well | heparin well |
| HWB | hot water bottle |
| Hx | history |
| Hypo | hypodermic |
| Hyst | hysterectomy |
| Hz | hertz |
| I | intensity |
| independent | |
| I131,I123, I133 | radioactive iodine |
| IABP | intra-aortic balloon pump |
| IADHS | inappropriate antidiuretic hormone syndrome |
| IASD | intra-atrial septal defect |
| IBC | iron-binding capacity |
| IBI | intermittent bladder irrigation |
| IBOW | intact bag of waters |
| IC | inspiratory capacity |
| ICF | Intermediate Care Facility |
| intracellular fluid | |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ICS | intercostal space |
| ICSH | interstitial cell-stimulating hormone |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| ICW | intracellular water |
| ID | identification, intradermal |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| Id | idem - the same |
| IDA | iron deficiency anemia |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IDM | infant of a diabetic mother |
| IDU | idoxuridine |
| I:E ratio | inspiratory to expiratory ratio |
| IFC | interferential current |
| IG | immunoglobulin |
| IgA | immunoglobulin A |
| IgM | immunoglobulin M |
| IHSS | idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IMA | inferior mesenteric artery, internal mammary artery |
| IMM | immunizations |
| Imp | impression |
| in | inch |
| Inc | incomplete |
| Incr | increase |
| Ind | indirect |
| Inf | infected, infection |
| inferior | |
| Ing | inguinal |
| INH | isonicotinic acid hydrazide (isoniazid) |
| injection | |
| injury | |
| Inspir | inspiration |
| Int | internal |
| Inter | intermittent |
| Int Med | Internal Medicine |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IOL | intraocular pressure |
| intraocular lens | |
| IPAP | inspiratory positive airway pressure |
| IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
| IQ | intelligence quotient |
| IR, int rot | internal rotation |
| Irreg | irregular |
| Irrig | irrigation |
| IS | incentive spirometry |
| ISC | infant servo-control |
| ISE | internal scalp electrode |
| ISW | interstitial water |
| It | Inhalation Therapy |
| ITCP, ITP | idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IUFD | intrauterine fetal demise |
| IUGR | intrauterine growth retardation |
| IUP | intrauterine pregnancy |
| IUPC | intrauterine pressure catheter |
| IU\L | international units per liter |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelography, intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| IVSD | interventricular septal defect |
| IVT | intravenous transfusion |
| JJ | jaw jerk |
| JODM | juvenile-onset diabetes mellitus |
| jt, jts | joint, joints |
| JRA | juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
| JVD | jugular venous distention |
| JVP | jugular venous pulse |
| K | potassium |
| KAFO | knee-ankle-foot orthosis |
| Kcl | potassium chloride |
| KDC | infant warming bed |
| kg | kilogram |
| KJ | knee jerk |
| Kleb | Klebsiella |
| KLS | kidney, liver, spleen |
| K/O | keep open |
| KP | keratitic precipitates |
| KTA | kidney tubular acidosis |
| KUB | kidney, ureter and bladder |
| kv | kilovolts |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| KW | Keith-Wagener |
| Kimmelstiel-Wilson (disease, syndrome) | |
| L | left |
| liter | |
| L-1, L-2, etc. | 1st lumbar vertebra, etc. |
| L & A | light and accommodation |
| L & D | labor and delivery |
| L & W | living & well |
| LA | left atrium |
| Lab | laboratory |
| Lac | laceration |
| LAD | left anterior descending |
| left axis deviation | |
| LAO | left anterior oblique |
| LAP | leucine aminopeptidase |
| leukocyte alkaline phosphatase | |
| Lap, LAP | laparotomy |
| LASER | light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation |
| Lat | lateral |
| LATS | long-acting thyroid stimulation |
| Lax | laxative |
| LB | live birth |
| lb | libra - pound |
| LBBB | left bundle branch block |
| LBCD | left border cardiac dullness |
| LBF | liver blood flow |
| LBP | low blood pressure |
| low back pain | |
| LBQ | large-base quad cane |
| LBW | low birth weight |
| LCH | local city hospital |
| LCM | left costal margin |
| L & D | Labor and Delivery |
| LDH | lactate dehydrogenase |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| LDR | labor, delivery, recovery |
| LDRP | labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum |
| LE | lupus erythematosus, lower extremity |
| LEB | lumbar epidural block |
| LEEP | loop electrocautery excision procedure |
| LF | low forceps |
| LFA | left frontoanterior |
| LFP | left frontoposterior |
| LFT | liver function tests |
| LG | lymph glands |
| LGA | large for gestational age |
| LHF | left heart failure |
| Lig | ligament |
| LIH | left inguinal hernia |
| Liq | liquid |
| LIS | low intermittent suction |
| LKS | liver, kidney, spleen |
| LLB | long leg brace |
| LLC | long leg cast |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LLT | Laboratory Liaison Technician |
| LMA | left mentoanterior |
| LMD | local medical doctor |
| LME | left mediolateral episiotomy |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| left mentoposterior | |
| LMT | left mentotransverse |
| LNMP | last normal menstrual period |
| LOA | leave of absence |
| left occipitoanterior | |
| LOB | loss of balance |
| LOC | loss of consciousness, level of consciousness |
| LOF | low outlet forceps |
| LOM | limitation of motion |
| LOP | left occipitoposterior |
| LOT | left occipitotransverse |
| LP | light perception |
| lumbar puncture | |
| LPA | left pulmonary artery |
| lpf | low-power field, low-powered field |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LR | lactated Ringer’s |
| LRM | Less Restrictive Measure |
| LRS | lactated Ringer’s solution |
| LS | lumbosacral |
| lymphosarcoma | |
| LSA | left sacroanterior |
| LSC | laparoscopy |
| LBS | left sternal border |
| LSD | low salt diet |
| lysergic acid diethylamide | |
| LSK | liver, spleen, kidneys |
| LSP | left sacroposterior |
| LST | left sacrotransverse |
| Lt | left |
| light | |
| LTB | laryngotracheobronchitis |
| LTC | left to count |
| LTG | long-term goal |
| LTL | laparoscopic tubal ligation |
| LTV | long-term variability |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LUT | lower uterine transverse |
| LUV | lower uterine vertical |
| LV | left ventricle |
| LVE | left ventricular enlargement |
| LVH | left ventricular hypertrophy |
| LW | Lee-White |
| L & W | living and well |
| Lymphs | lymphocytes |
| Lytes | electrolytes |
| M | male |
| mother | |
| m | meter |
| minim | |
| M1 | mitral first sound |
| M1, M2 | marginal 1, 2 |
| MA | mental age |
| MAC | maximum allowable concentration |
| Macro | macroscopic |
| MAE | moves all extremities |
| mass | massage |
| Max | maximum |
| MBD | minimal brain damage |
| MC | metacarpal |
| mcg | microgram |
| MCH | mean corpuscular hemoglobin |
| MCHC | MCH concentration |
| MCI | myocardial infarction |
| MCL | midclavicular line |
| MCTD | mixed connective tissue disease |
| MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
| MD | Doctor of Medicine |
| muscular dystrophy | |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| MEA I\MEA II | multiple endocrine adenomatosis |
| Med | medical, medicine |
| medial | |
| MEFV | maximum expiratory flow volume |
| MEN I\ MEN II | multiple endocrine neoplasia |
| mEq | milliequivalents |
| met | metastasis |
| mev | million electron volts |
| Mg | magnesium |
| mg, mgm | milligram |
| mg% | milligram per 100 milliliters |
| MH | marital history |
| menstrual history | |
| MHB | maximum hospital benefit |
| MHR | maternal heart rate |
| MHz | million cycles/second (audio) |
| MI | mitral insufficiency |
| myocardial infarction | |
| micro | microscopic |
| min | minim |
| minimum | |
| minute | |
| MJT | Mead-Johnson tube |
| ml | midline |
| milliliter | |
| MLD | minimum lethal dose |
| MLT | Medical Laboratory Technician |
| MM | Marshall-Marchetti |
| multiple myeloma | |
| mm | millimeter |
| mmHg | millimeters of mercury |
| MMK | Marshal-Marchetti-Krantz operation |
| MMM | mucous membranes moist |
| MMPI | Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory |
| MMT | manual muscle test |
| MN | midnight |
| Mn | manganese |
| MO | mineral oil |
| mob | mobility, mobilization |
| mod | moderate |
| MOG | Memphis Orthopedic Group |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| Mono | monocyte |
| mononucleosis | |
| mosm | milliosmol |
| MP | menstrual period |
| metacarpophalangeal | |
| 6-MP | 6-mercaptopurine |
| MPA | main pulmonary artery |
| MPD | medical protective device |
| MPV | metatarsus primus varus |
| mean plasma volume | |
| mean platelet volume | |
| MR | magnetic resonance |
| may repeat | |
| medical records | |
| mental retardation | |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| ms | muscle |
| MS | mitral stenosis |
| morphine sulfate | |
| multiple sclerosis | |
| msg | massage |
| MSL | midsternal line |
| MSW | Master of Social Work |
| MT | medical technologist |
| metatarsal | |
| more than | |
| mTc | technetium pertechnetate |
| MUGA | multigated angiogram |
| multiple gated acquisition | |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| MVR | mitral valve replacement/repair |
| mvt | movement |
| MVV | maximum voluntary ventilation |
| myelo | myelocyte |
| N | normal |
| NA | Nurse’s Aide, Nursing Assistant |
| N/A | not available |
| not assessed | |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NAD | no acute distress |
| nas | nasal |
| NAS diet | no added salt diet |
| NB | newborn |
| nota bene - note well | |
| NBM | nothing by mouth |
| NC | neurologic |
| NCV | nerve conduction velocity (study) |
| NDT | neurodevelopmental treatment |
| NEC | necrotizing enterocolitis |
| not elsewhere classified | |
| NEF | negative expiratory force |
| Neg | negative |
| NEH | no Emery House |
| Neuro | Neurology, Neurological |
| neut | neutrophil |
| NFSB | non-frozen section biopsy |
| NG | nasogastric |
| nitroglycerin | |
| ng | nanogram |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| NH or NHP | nursing home |
| nursing home placement | |
| NHOC | nothing hot or cold |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| Nl | normal |
| NIDDM | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NIF | negative inspiratory force |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NM | neuromotor |
| N2O | nitrous oxide |
| No | number |
| Noc, Noct | nocturnal - at night |
| non amb | nonambulatory |
| Non-cont | noncontributory |
| NOS | not otherwise specified |
| no organisms seen | |
| NP | nasopharynx, nasopharyngeal |
| Neuropsychiatric, nutritional profile | |
| NPC | no prenatal care |
| NPH | neutral protamine Hagedorn (insulin) |
| NPN | nonprotein nitrogen |
| NPO | nulla per os - nothing by mouth |
| NREM | nonrapid eye movement |
| NS | Neurosurgery |
| normal saline | |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| NSD | nasal septal deviation |
| normal spontaneous delivery | |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| NST | nonstress test |
| NSU | nonspecific urethritis |
| NSVD | normal spontaneous vaginal delivery |
| NT | not tested |
| Ntg | nitroglycerin |
| NTU | NeuroTrauma Unit |
| Nuc | nuclear, nucleated |
| NV | Neurovascular |
| N & V | nausea & vomiting |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea |
| NWB | non-weight-bearing |
| NYD | not yet diagnosed |
| O | oculus - eye |
| octarius - pint | |
| oral | |
| O2 | oxygen |
| O2 cap | oxygen capacity |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| occipitoanterior | |
| OAIO | over-reaction of inferior obliques |
| OB | Obstetrics |
| Ob-Gyn | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Obl | oblique |
| OBS | organic brain syndrome |
| Obst | obstruction |
| OC | obstetrical conjugate |
| oral contraceptives | |
| Occ | occasional |
| occiput, occipital | |
| Occ Th | Occupational Therapy |
| OCG | oral cholecystogram |
| OCP | oral contraceptive pill |
| Oct | oxygen concentration test |
| OCT | oxytocin challenge test |
| OD | oculus dexter - right eye |
| Doctor of Optometry | |
| overdose | |
| OET | oral endotracheal tube |
| OFC | occipitofrontal circumference |
| OGT | orogastric tube |
| OHD | organic heart disease |
| OI | oxygen index |
| o.i.f. | oil immersion field |
| OJ | orange juice |
| OM | otitis media |
| OME | otitis media with effusion |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OP | occipitoposterior |
| opening pressure | |
| operation, operative | |
| operative permit | |
| outpatient | |
| O & P | ova and parasites |
| OPB | outpatient basis |
| OPC | outpatient clinic |
| Oph, Ophth | Ophthalmology |
| OPV | oral polio vaccine |
| OR | open reduction |
| operating room | |
| ORIF | open reduction with internal fixation |
| ORT | Operating Room Technician |
| Ortho | Orthopedics |
| straight, normal and correct | |
| OS | oculus sinister - left eye |
| O2 sat | oxygen saturation |
| Osteo | osteomyelitis |
| OT | occipitotransverse |
| Occupational Therapy | |
| old tuberculin | |
| OTC | over-the-counter |
| OT L | occipitotransverse, left |
| OT R | occipitotransverse, right |
| OU | oculi unitas - both eyes |
| Oxy sat | oxygen saturation |
| oz | ounce |
| P | para |
| phosphorus | |
| pulse | |
| P2 | pulmonic second sound |
| PA | pernicious anemia |
| Physician’s Assistant | |
| posteroanterior | |
| P & A | percussion and auscultation |
| PAB | padded arm board |
| PABA | para-aminobenzoic acid |
| PAC | premature atrial contraction |
| Port-A-Cath, or any implanted port | |
| PACU | postanesthesia care unit |
| PaCo2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood |
| Palp | palpable, palpation |
| PaO2 | alveolar-arterial difference in partial pressure of oxygen |
| PAP | Papanicolaou (smear) |
| para | paraplegic |
| PAPRV | partial anomalous pulmonary venous return |
| PAPVD | partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage |
| PAR | postanesthetic recovery |
| Para I, etc. | primipara, secundipara, etc. |
| PAS | para-aminosalicylic acid |
| patient aftercare sheet | |
| PAT | paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
| Path | pathology |
| PB | phenobarbital |
| P & B | phenobarbital and belladonna |
| PBC | point of basal convergence |
| PBI | protein-bound iodine |
| p.c. | post cibum - after meals |
| PCA | possible child abuse, patient-controlled analgesia |
| PCD | polycystic disease |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PCOD | polycystic ovarian disease |
| pCO2 | carbon dioxide pressure |
| PCP | primary care physician, primary care physician |
| pneumocystis pneumonia | |
| Phencyclidine | |
| PCWP | pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
| PCRV | polycythemia rubra vera |
| PCV | packed cell volume |
| PD1, PD2 | posterior descending 1,2 |
| PDA | patent ductus arteriosus |
| PDS | polydioxanone suture |
| PE | pelvic exam |
| physical examination | |
| pulmonary embolism | |
| Ped | Pediatrics |
| PEEP | positive end-expiratory pressure |
| PEF | peak expiratory flow |
| PEG | pneumoencephalogram |
| polyethylene glycol | |
| percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy | |
| Pen | penicillin |
| Pent | Pentothal |
| perf | perform |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| PET | polyethylene tube |
| pressure-equalizing tube | |
| PETN | pentaerythritol tetranitrate |
| PF | plantar flexion |
| peak flow | |
| PFC | persistence of fetal circulation |
| poor-feeding child | |
| PFO | patent foramen ovale |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PG | pregnant |
| Pg | picogram |
| PGH | pituitary growth hormone |
| PH | past history |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| pHa | arterial pH |
| Phaco | phacoemulsification |
| PHN | Public Health Nurse |
| Phos | phosphatase |
| Phys | physical |
| Phys Med | Physical Medicine |
| Phys Th | Physical Therapy |
| PI | present illness |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PIF | peak inspiratory flow |
| PIH | pregnancy-induced hypertension |
| PIP | proximal interphalangeal |
| positive inspiratory pressure | |
| Pit | Pitocin |
| PJC | premature junctional contraction |
| PK | pyruvate kinase |
| pK | dissociation constant of an acid |
| PKU | phenylketonuria |
| PL | light perception |
| P/L/D | pregnancy, labor, & delivery |
| Plas | plastic |
| Plas Surg | Plastic Surgery |
| PM | post meridiem - afternoon |
| post mortem | |
| Physical Medicine | |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PMI | point of maximum impulse |
| PML | progressive mulitfocal leukoencephalopathy |
| PMN | polymorphonuclear neutrophil |
| PMR | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| PMS | postmenopausal syndrome, premenstrual syndrome |
| PMT | premenstrual tension |
| PN | parenteral nutrition |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| postnasal drainage (drip) | |
| PNF | proprioceptive neuromuscular fasciculation |
| PNX | pneumothorax |
| PO | per os - by mouth |
| phone order | |
| postoperative | |
| POD # | postoperative day # |
| Polio | poliomyelitis |
| Poly | polymorphonuclear leukocyte |
| Pop, poplit | popliteal |
| PORP | partial ossicular replacement |
| prosthesis | |
| Pos | position |
| positive | |
| posterior | |
| Poss | possible |
| Post | postmortem |
| Post-op | postoperative |
| Post Sag D | posterior sagittal diameter |
| Pox | pulse oximetry |
| PP | postpartum |
| postprandial | |
| PPBS | postprandial blood sugar |
| PPD | permanent partial disability |
| purified protein derivative | |
| PPGIR | psychophysiologic gastrointestinal reaction |
| PPM | parts per million, permanent pacemaker |
| PPMSR | psychophysiological musculoskeletal reaction |
| PPS | peripheral pulmonary stenosis |
| PR | per rectum |
| pulmonary regurgitation | |
| PRBC’s | packed red blood cells |
| PRE | progressive resistive exercise |
| Pred | predicted |
| Preg | pregnant, pregnancy |
| Pre-op | preoperative |
| Prep | prepare |
| PRN | pro re nata - as necessary |
| Procto | Proctology, proctoscopy |
| Prog | prognosis |
| progress | |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| premature rupture of membranes | |
| Prot | protein |
| Prothr cont | prothrombin count |
| Pro-time | prothrombin time |
| prox | proximal |
| Pro-X | prothrombin time |
| PS | pulmonary stenosis |
| PSA | possible sexual abuse |
| PSP | phenolsulfonphthalein |
| Psy | Psychiatry |
| Psych | Psychiatry, psychiatric |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| Physical Therapist | |
| prothrombin time | |
| Pt | patient |
| PTA | prior to admission |
| prior to arrival | |
| PT Assistant | |
| PTC | plasma thromboplastin component |
| PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
| PTL | preterm labor |
| PTROM | preterm/premature rupture of membranes |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| pregnancy, uterine, delivered | |
| Pulm | pulmonary |
| Pulv | pulvis - powder |
| PUO | pyrexia of undetermined origin |
| PV | polycythemia vera |
| pulmonary vein | |
| PVC | premature ventricular contractions |
| PVD | pulmonary vascular disease |
| PVP | peripheral venous pressure |
| PWB | partial weight-bearing |
| Px | physical exam |
| Pyelo | pyelogram |
| pyelonephritis | |
| PZI | protamine zinc insulin |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h, q3h, etc. | every 2 hours, every 3 hours, etc. |
| q.i.d. | quarter in die - four times a day |
| qn | every night |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| QS | quad set |
| qt | quart |
| quad | quadriceps |
| quadriplegic | |
| quant | quantity |
| R | rectal |
| respiration | |
| right | |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| right atrium | |
| RAD | radiation-absorbed dose |
| RAIU | radioactive iodine uptake |
| RAM’s | rapid alternating movements |
| RAO | right anterior oblique |
| RAP | right atrial pressure |
| RBBB | right bundle branch block |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| RBOW | ruptured bag of waters |
| RCS | Richards compression screw |
| RCA | right coronary artery |
| RCM | right costal margin |
| RD | Registered Dietitian |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| RE | regional enteritis |
| Re: | in regard to |
| Reg | regular, regulate |
| Rehab | rehabilitation |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| reps | repetitions |
| Req | request |
| require | |
| Resp | respiratory, respiration |
| Retic | reticulocyte |
| Retro | retrograde |
| Rev | revise, revision |
| RF | rheumatic fever |
| RFA | right frontoanterior |
| RFP | right frontoposterior |
| RFT | right frontotransverse |
| Rh | Rhesus factor |
| RHB | raise head of bed |
| RHC | respiration has ceased |
| RHD | rheumatic heart disease |
| RHF | right heart failure |
| Rh neg | Rhesus factor negative |
| Rh pos | Rhesus factor positive |
| RIA | radioimmunoassay |
| RIH | right inguinal hernia |
| RIND | reversible ischemic neurological deficiency |
| RIP | respiratory insufficiency of prematurity |
| RL | right leg |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RMA | right mentoanterior |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| R/MPD | Restraint/Medical Protective Device |
| RMSF | Rocky Mountain spotted fever |
| RMT | right mentotransverse |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| RNP | ribonucleoprotein |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROA | right occipitoanterior |
| ROAD | reversible obstructive artery disease |
| reversible obstructive airways disease | |
| ROAMS | recognition, orientation, affect, mentation and speech |
| ROM | range of motion |
| rupture of membranes | |
| ROP | retinopathy of prematurity |
| right occipitoposterior | |
| ROS | review of systems |
| ROT | right occipitotransverse |
| RPA | right pulmonary artery |
| RPF | relaxed pelvic floor |
| renal plasma flow | |
| RPICCE | round pupil intracapsular cataract extraction |
| RPR | rapid plasma reagin |
| RPT | Registered Physical Therapist |
| RQ | respiratory quotient |
| RR | recovery room |
| respiratory rate | |
| R & R | rate and rhythm |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
| RSA | right sacroanterior |
| RSB | right sternal border |
| RSP | right sacroposterior |
| RSR | regular sinus rhythm |
| RST | right sacrotransverse |
| RSV | respiratory syncytial virus |
| r/t | related to |
| RT | radiation therapy |
| Respiratory Therapist | |
| respiratory therapy | |
| Rt | right |
| RTA | renal tubular acidosis |
| RTC | return to clinic |
| RTO | return to office |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| RV | residual volume |
| right ventricle | |
| RVH | right ventricular hypertrophy |
| RW | rolling walker |
| Rx | prescription, take, therapy, |
| treatment | |
| S1, S2 | first, (second) heart sounds |
| S3, S4 | third, (fourth) heart sounds |
| S | supine |
| S-A node | sinoatrial node |
| SAA | same as above |
| SAH | subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| Sal | saline |
| SAQ | short arc quad |
| Sat | saturated |
| Satis | satisfactory |
| SB | stillbirth, stillborn |
| SBA | stand-by assist |
| SBE | subacute bacterial endocarditis |
| SBO | small bowel obstruction |
| SBQC | small-base quad cane |
| SBT | sliding board transfer |
| SC | sickle cell |
| subcutaneous | |
| subclavian | |
| stroke chair | |
| SCA | subclavian artery |
| SCB | strictly confined to bed |
| SCC | squamous cell carcinoma |
| SCFE | slipped capital femoral epiphysis |
| Schizo | schizophrenic |
| SCI | spinal cord injury |
| SCM | sternocleidomastoid |
| SCN | special care nursery |
| Scop | scopolamine |
| SCU | special care unit |
| S & D | stomach and duodenum |
| SDAT | senile dementia, Alzheimer’s type |
| SDD | same day discharge |
| SDS | same day stay |
| sudden death syndrome | |
| Sec | second |
| Sed rate | sedimentation rate |
| Seg | segmented cells |
| Sep | separate |
| Seq | sequestrum |
| SER | somatosensory evoked response |
| SG | Swan-Ganz |
| SGA | small for gestational age |
| SGOT | serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase |
| SGPT | serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase |
| S & H | speech and hearing |
| SH | serum hepatitis |
| social history | |
| shld | shoulder |
| Sib | sibling |
| SIADH | syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone |
| SID | sudden infant death |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| Sig | signetur - let it be labeled |
| (give the following directions) | |
| SIMV | synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation |
| SIVP | slow intravenous push |
| SJ | St. Joseph |
| SL | slit lamp |
| sublingual | |
| side-lying | |
| sl | slight |
| SLB | short leg brace |
| SLC | short leg cast |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| SLR | straight leg raising |
| SMAC | Sequential Multiple Analyzer Computer |
| SMR | submucous resection |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| SO | salpingo-oophorectomy, significant other |
| S/O | signed out |
| SOAP | subjective, objective data, assessment and plan |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Sol | solution |
| SOM | serous otitis media |
| S/P | status post |
| SPE | serum protein electrophoresis |
| Spec | specimen |
| specific | |
| SPT | stand-pivot transfer |
| Student PT | |
| STPA | Student PTA |
| Sp fl | spinal fluid |
| Sp gr | specific gravity |
| SpO2 | saturation of pulse oxygen (pulse oximetry) |
| Sp tap | spinal tap |
| Sq cell ca | squamous cell carcinoma |
| SQP | subcutaneous port |
| SR | sedimentation rate |
| sinus rhythm | |
| siderails | |
| SROM | spontaneous rupture of membranes |
| S & S | signs and symptoms |
| SS | Social Security |
| Social Services | |
| ss | soapsuds |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |
| SSA | Social Security Administration |
| SSD | short service dictated |
| Social Security Disability | |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| saline solution enema | |
| SSI | Social Security income |
| SSS | sick sinus syndrome |
| ST | Speech Therapist |
| Stab | stab neutrophil |
| Staph | staphylococcus |
| STG | short-term goal |
| Stat | statim - immediatlely |
| Std. T.F. | standard tube feeding |
| STF | special tube feeding |
| Strab | strabismus |
| Strep | streptococcus |
| STS | serologic test for syphilis |
| STSG | split-thickness skin graft |
| STV | short-term variability |
| SU | Somogyi units |
| Subcu, subq | subcutaneous |
| Subling | sublingual |
| SUI | stress urinary incontinence |
| sup | supine |
| Supp, suppos | suppository |
| Surg | Surgery, surgical |
| Surg Ass’t | Surgical Assistant |
| Susp | suspension |
| suspicious | |
| SVA | small vein alimentation |
| SVC | superior vena cava |
| SVD | spontaneous vaginal delivery |
| SvO2 | venous oxygen saturation |
| SVR | systemic vascular resistance |
| SW | standard walker |
| Sx | signs (if listed as findings) |
| symptoms (if listed as complaints) | |
| surgery | |
| Sympat | sympathetic |
| Sympt | symptoms |
| Syph | syphilis |
| Syr | syrup |
| Sz | seizure |
| T | temperature |
| time | |
| tympanic | |
| T3 | triiodothyronine |
| T4 | tetraiodothyronine, thyroxine |
| T & A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| tonsils and adenoids | |
| TA | toxin-antitoxin |
| traffic accident | |
| Tab | tablet |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| TAO | thromboangiitis obliterans |
| TAPVD | total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage |
| TAPVR | total anomalous pulmonary venous return |
| TAT | tetanus antitoxin |
| TB, TBC | tuberculosis |
| TBil | total bilirubin |
| TBLC | term birth, living child |
| TBNA | treated but not admitted |
| Tbsp | tablespoon |
| TBW | total body water |
| T & C | type and crossmatch |
| TC | total cholesterol |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breathe |
| TCI | transient cerebral ischemia |
| TCO | take care of |
| TCP | thrombocytopenic purpura |
| TDWB | touch-down weight-bearing |
| Temp | temperature |
| TEN | toxic epidermal necrolysis |
| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator |
| Tet | tetanus |
| TEV | talipes equinovarus |
| TF | tactile fremitus |
| to follow | |
| tube feeding | |
| d, 1 TGA | transposition of great arteries |
| d, 1 TGV | transposition of great veins |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| Thor | thoracic |
| Thymol turb | thymol turbidity (test) |
| TI | tricuspid insufficiency |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TIBC | total iron-binding capacity |
| Tic’s | diverticula |
| t.i.d. | ter in die - three times a day |
| Tinct | tincture |
| T/J | triceps jerk |
| TKE | total knee extension |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| total lung capacity | |
| TLSO | thoracolumbosacral orthosis |
| TM | tympanic membrane |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| TMR | transmyocardial revascularization |
| TMST | Treadmill stress test |
| Tn | normal intraocular tension |
| TNG | tri-nitroglycerin (nitroglycerin) |
| TNTC | too numerous to count |
| TO | telephone order |
| TOA | tuboovarian abscess |
| TOF | tetralogy of Fallot |
| Tol | tolerance |
| TOLAC | trial of labor after caesarean |
| TOP | tender upon palpation |
| top | topical |
| TORP | total ossicular replacement prosthesis |
| TOS | thoracic outlet syndrome |
| TP | total protein |
| TPM | temporary pacemaker |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| TPW | temporary pacing wires |
| Tr | tincture |
| trach | tracheostomy |
| Trans D | transverse diameter |
| Trd | Treadmill |
| Trigly | triglycerides |
| TS | test solution |
| tricuspid stenosis | |
| TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
| T-SP | thoracic spine |
| tsp | teaspoonful |
| TSS | toxic shock syndrome |
| TT | tilt table |
| TTN (TTNH) | transient tachypnea of newborn |
| TTWB | touch toe with bearing |
| TU | Todd units |
| TUR | transurethral resection |
| TURP | transurethral resection of prostate |
| TWD | total white and differential count |
| Tx | treatment |
| transfer | |
| traction | |
| UA | uric acid |
| urinalysis | |
| uterine activity | |
| UAC | umbilical artery catheter |
| UAO | upper airway obstruction |
| U & C | urethral and cervical |
| UC | ulcerative colitis |
| urethral catheter | |
| uterine contraction | |
| UCI | University of California at Irvine |
| UDS | urine drug screen |
| UDT | undescended testicle |
| UE | upper extremity |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal (series) |
| Umb | umbilical |
| Ung | unguentum - ointment |
| Unk | unknown |
| UP | ureteropelvic |
| UPI | uteroplacental insufficiency |
| UPJ | ureteropelvic junction |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| Urobil | urobilinogen |
| Urol | Urology |
| US | Unit Secretary |
| ultrasound | |
| USG | ultrasound |
| USP | United States Pharmacopeia |
| USPHS | United States Public Health Service |
| UTD | up-to-date |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| ureterovesical | |
| ultraviolet | |
| UVC | umbilical venous catheter |
| UVJ | ureterovesical junction |
| V | vein |
| volume | |
| VA | Veterans Administration |
| visual acuity | |
| Vac | vaccine |
| Vag | vagina, vaginal |
| Vag Hyst, VH | vaginal hysterectomy |
| VAH | Veterans Administration Hospital |
| Vasc | vascular |
| VBAC | vaginal birth after C-section |
| VBI | vertebrobasilar insufficiency |
| VC | vena cava |
| vital capacity | |
| vocal cord | |
| VCCP | venous critical care profile |
| VCU | voiding cystourethrogram |
| V/D | vomiting and diarrhea |
| VD | venereal disease |
| VDLR | vascular diagnostic laboratory report |
| VDRL | Veneral Disease Research Laboratory |
| VE | vaginal exam |
| Vent | ventral |
| ventricular | |
| V. Fib | ventricular fibrillation |
| VG | ventrogluteal |
| Vit | vitamin |
| Vit cap | vital capacity |
| VL | vastus lateralis |
| VMA | vanillylmandelic acid |
| VNA | Visiting Nurse Association |
| VO | verbal order |
| Vol | volume |
| VP | venous pressure |
| video pelvoscopy | |
| ventriculoperitoneal | |
| VQ’s | verbal cues |
| VS | vital signs |
| VSD | ventricular septal defect |
| VSS | vital signs stable |
| v-tach | ventricular tachycardia |
| Vtx | vertex |
| VUR | vesicoureteral reflex |
| VV | varicose veins |
| W | wife |
| Wass | Wasserman (reaction, test) |
| WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| WBN | well baby nursery |
| W-B-O | white, black, other (race) |
| WBPTT | whole blood partial thromboplastin time |
| WBTT | weight-bearing to tolerance |
| WC, W/C | wheelchair |
| white count | |
| whooping cough | |
| WD | well developed |
| WF | white female |
| WFL | within functional limits |
| WH | well hydrated |
| whz | wheeze |
| WM | white male |
| WN | well nourished |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| WP | whirlpool |
| WPW | Wolff-Parkinson-White (syndrome) |
| Wt | weight |
| W/U | work-up |
| X | by (as in 4 x 4’s) |
| number of times | |
| X-match | crossmatch |
| XT | exotropia |
| YAG | yttrium aluminum garnet (laser) |
| yo, Y/O | year old |
| yr | year |
| YRW | youth rolling walker |
| ZE | Zollinger-Ellison (syndrome) |
| p | after |
| & | and |
| ~ | approximate |
| a | before |
| â | decrease; low; down |
| º | degree |
| @ | each; at |
| dram | |
| = | equal |
| x | except |
| female | |
| ’ | foot |
| > | greater than |
| ” | inch |
| á | increase; high; up |
| ® | leading to, radiating to |
| (l) | left |
| < | less than |
| (m) | male |
| micro | |
| murmur | |
| – | negative, minus |
| no, none | |
| # | number, pound |
| ss | one-half |
| ounce | |
| l l | parallel |
| / | per |
| + | positive; plus |
| 1º, 2º, 3º | primary, seconday, tertiary |
| ? | questionable |
| (r) | right |
| 24 | twenty-four hours |
| c | with |
| s | without |
ROMAN NUMERALS
| I | i | one |
| II | ii | two |
| III | iii | three |
| IV | iv | four |
| V | v | five |
| VI | vi | six |
| VII | vii | seven |
| VIII | viii | eight |
| IX | ix | nine |
| X | x | ten |
| L | fifty | |
| C | hundred | |
| D | five hundred | |
| M | one thousand |