Appendix B-Acceptable Acronyms

Ministry of HealthKing Saud Medical City

Total Quality ManagementRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Appendix B - Acceptable Acronyms

ABBREVIATION MEANING ABBREVIATION MEANING

A Aux Auxiliary

A&O Alert and Oriented A/G Albumin-globulin ratioA&P Auscultation and Percussion Adm AdmissionAB Abortion Alb Albumin

ABG Arterial Blood Gases Amb Ambulatory Abx Antibiotics Anes AnesthesiaAbd Abdomen Angio AngiogramADA American Diabetic Association Appt AppointmentADC Average Daily Census App AppendectomyADH Antidiuretic Hormone As Tol As ToleratedADL Activities of Daily Living Abn AbnormalAF Atrial Fibrillation ac Before meals (Ante Cebus)

AFB Acid Fast Bacilli AV Arterioventricular

AGA Appropriate for Gestational Age BAIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome BBB Bundle branch blockAK Above Knee BE Barium Enema

A.K.A. Above Knee Amputation BF Breast FeedingA.M. Morning B/G; BG Blood GlucoseAMA Against Medical Advice BIB Brought In ByAMI Acute Myocardial Infarction BKA Below Knee Amputation

AODM Adult Onset Diabetes Mellitus BM Bowel MovementAP Anteroposerior BMR Basal Metabolic RateAp Apical pulse BOOP Bilateral Organizing Obstructive

PneumoniaARF Acute Renal Failure BOW Bag Of Water

AROM Active Range of Motion BP Blood PressureASAP As Soon As Possible BPH Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

ASCVD Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease BRP Bathroom PrivilegesASHD Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease BS Blood SugarASVD Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease BSO Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy

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ABBREVIATION MEANING ABBREVIATION MEANINGBST Breast Stimulation Test CHF Congestive Heart Failure BSW Bachelor Of Social Work Cl Chloride BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen CMV Cytomegalovirus BUR Back Up Rate CNA Certified Nurse Assistant Baso Basophile CNS Central Nervous SystemBID Twice a day CO2 Carbon Dioxide Bil Bilateral COO Chief Operating Officer Bx Biopsy COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COS Chief of Staff

C CPD Cephalopelvic Disproportion

C/O Complaints Of CPM Continuous Passive Motion C/S Cesarean Section CPR Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationC&S Culture and Sensitivity CRF Chronic Renal Failure

C Centigrade CRNA Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistC Spine Cervical Spine Cr N 2-12 Cranial Nerves 2 Through 12

CA Carcinoma CSF Cerebrospinal Fluid CABG Coronary Artery Bypass Graft CST Contraction Stress Test CAD Coronary Artery Disease CT Crutch Training CAT Computerized Axial Tomography CTS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Ca Calcium CT Scan Computerized Axial Tomography ScanCal Calorie CVA Cerebrovascular Accident Cap Capsule CVD Cerebrovascular Disease Cat Cataract CVP Central Nervous Pressure

CBC Complete Blood Count CXR Chest X-Ray CBS Chronic Brain Syndrome Cath CatheterCCU Coronary Care Unit Cauc Caucasian CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen Chol CholesterolCEO Chief Executive Officer Cm Centimeter CFO Chief Financial Officer Ctx Contraction

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CHD Congestive Heart Disease ABBREVIATION MEANING ABBREVIATION MEANING

D ED Emergency Department

DM Diabetes Mellitus EDC Estimated Date of Confinement DOA Dead On Arrival EDD Estimated Date of Delivery DOB Date Of Birth EEG Electroencephalogram DON Director Of Nursing EENT Eyes, Ears, Nose And Throat DNR Do Not Resuscitate EFM External Fetal Monitor DPT Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus Vaccine EGD Esophagogastroduodenoscopy DTR Deep Tendon Reflexes ES Electrical Stimulation DTs Delirium Tremens ESR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Dx Diagnosis Etio Etiology Dist Distilled ETOH Ethyl Alcohol

Disch Discharge EKG Electrocardiogram dr Dram ELF Elective Low Forceps

Dsg Dressing EMG ElectromyogramDil Dilute ENG Electronystagmography DIP Distal Interphalangeal ENT Ears, Nose And ThroatDiff Differential Count EOM Extraocular Muscles DJD Degenerative Joint Disease Eos Eosinophil CountD5LR Dextrose 5% In Lactated Ringer EPC Electronic Pain Control D5NS Dextrose 5% In Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium

Chloride)ER Emergency Room

D5W Iv Dextrose, 5% In Water ERCP Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

D10W Dextrose 10% In Water FF Fundus

E F/U Follow-Up

Exam Examination FB Foreign Body EBL Estimated Blood Loss FBS Fasting Blood Sugar

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EBV Epstein-Barr Virus FEVt Timed Forced Expiratory Volume ECG Electrocardiogram Fe Iron

ABBREVIATION MEANING ABBREVIATION MEANINGFH Family History GU Genitourinary

FHM Fetal Heart Monitor GYN GynecologyFHR Fetal Heart Rate gr GrainFHT Fetal Heart Tones gtt/gtts Drop/DropsFIL Fetal Intolerance to Labor

FIO2 Fractional Inspired Oxygen HFLM Fetal Lung Maturity H/H Hemoglobin/HematocritFOB Foot of Bed H&H Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

FROM Full Range of Motion H&P History and Physical FS Frozen Section HA Headache

FUO Fever of Undetermined Origin HB Heart Block FVC Forced Vital Capacity HBP High Blood Pressure FWB Full Weight Bearing HCO2 Hydrogen BicarbonateFWW Front Wheel Walker HTL VIII Lab Test For Aids Virus

Fx Fracture HPN HypertensionFib Fibrillation HVD Hypertensive Vascular Disease Ft Feet Ht Height

Hx History

G H2O Water

G Gravida H2O2 Hydrogen Peroxide GA Gestational Age hgm Hemogram GB Gallbladder H. or Hr Hour

GBS Guillain-Barré Syndrome HCVD Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease GC Gonorrhea Hct HematocritGI Gastrointestinal HEENT Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose And Throatgm Gram Hgb [Hg] Hemoglobin

GSW Gunshot Wound HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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GT Gait Training HL Heparin LockGTT Glucose Tolerance Test HLP Hyperlipoproteinemia

ABBREVIATION MEANING ABBREVIATION MEANINGHNP Herniated Nucleus Pulposus JHOB Head of Bed Jt JointHP Hot Packs JVD Jugular Venous Distention

HPF High Power Field [Microscopic Field] JVP Jugular Venous Pressure Or Pulse HPPE Hyperpermeability Pulmonary Edema K

HR Heart Rate KK Potassium

I KUB Kidney, Ureter, Bladder

I&D Incision And Drainage kg Kilogram I&O Intake and Output

ICU Intensive Care Unit LIM Intramuscular L LeftIOL Intraocular Lens LAO Left Anterior ObliqueIP Interphalangeal Lab Laboratory

IPPB Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing Lap LaparotomyISE Internal Scalp Electrode Lat LateralIUD Intrauterine Device LBBB Left Bundle Branch Block IUP Intrauteine Pregnancy LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker IV Intravenous LDH Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase

IVAB Intravenous Antibiotics LE Lower Extremity IV PUSH Intravenous Push LFT Liver Function Test

IVC Inspiratory Vital Capacity LGA Large for Gestational Age IVF Intravenous Fluids LLE Left Lower Extremity

IVPB Intravenous Piggyback LLH Left Lateral Heel Stick

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INF MONO Infectious Mononucleosis LMP Last Menstrual Period Int Internal LOA Left Occipitoanterior Position

LOC Loss of ConsciousnessLOS Length of StayLOT Left Occiput Transverse Position

ABBREVIATION MEANING ABBREVIATION MEANINGLP Lumbar Puncture MRSA Methicillin Resistant Staphyloccus

AureusLR Lactated Ringers MSW Medical Social Worker LS Lumbosacral MT Multiple Trauma

LSD Lysergic Acid Diethylamide M+T Myringotomy And Tubes LTV Long Term Variability MVA Motor Vehicle AccidentLUE Left Upper mEq Milli EquivalentLUL Left Upper Lobe [Of Lung] MVP Mitral Valve ProlapseLUQ Left Upper Quadrant M MinimumLVF Licensed Vocational Nurse mcg Microgram

LWBS Left Without Being Seen Mec MeconiumLymphs Lymphocytes mg MilligramL&W Living and Well ml Millileter

mm Millimeter

M Mono Monocytes

MAE Moves All Extremities

MAC Monitored Anesthesia Care NMAT Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia N&T Nose And ThroatMCH Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin N&V Nausea And VomitingMCL Mid-Clavicular Line NA Nursing Assistant MD Medical Doctor NAD No Acute Distress

MED/SURG Medical/Surgical Unit Na SodiumMEF Maximal Expiratory Flow NaCl Sodium Chloride

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Meds Medicines NaHCO3 Sodium BicarbonateMg Magnesium NB NewbornMI Myocardial Infarction NBN Newborn NurseryML Mediolateral NGT Nasogastric Tube

MMT Manual Muscle Test NH3 Ammonia MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging NKA No Known Allergies

ABBREVIATION MEANING ABBREVIATION MEANINGNN Nerves PNP Non-Productive PFT Pulmonary Function Tests

NPO Nothing By Mouth PI Present IllnessNS Normal Saline PID Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

NSAID Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs PIP Proximal Interphalangeal [Joint]NSR Normal Sinus Rhythm PIT PitocinNST Non-Stress Test PKU Phenylketonuria NSY Nursery PM Afternoon, EveningNT Non-Tender PMD Private Medical Doctor

N/V/D Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea PMH Past Medical HistoryNWB No Weight Bearing PMI Point of Maximum Impulse Neg Negative PMR Polymyalgia Rheumatura

Neuro Neurological PMS Premenstrual SyndromeNl Normal PND Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

PO2 Partial Oxygen Pressure

O P&A Percussion and Auscultation

O2 Oxygen P&PD Percussion and Postural Drainage

OA Occiput Anterior PA&L Posterior, Anterior and Lateral (Chest X-Ray)

OB Obstetrics PA Physician Assistant OBS Organic Brain Syndrome PAC Premature Atrial ContractionOCT Oxytocin Challenge Test PACU Post-Anesthesia Care Unit OM Otitis Media PAR Post-Anesthesia RoomOOB Out Of Bed PAT Paroxysmal Atrial Achycardia

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OP Outpatient Pap Smear Papanicolaou Smear Test OPS Outpatient Surgery Para ParityOR Operating Room PBI Protein Bound Iodine

ORIF Open Reduction, Internal Fixation PCA Patient Controlled Analgesia Occ Occasional PCO2 Carbon Dioxide Pressure

Ortho Orthopedic PDR Physician’s Desk ReferenceABBREVIATION MEANING ABBREVIATION MEANING

PE Physical Examination PVC Premature Ventricular ContractionPE Tubes Pressure Equalizer Tubes PWB Partial Weight Bearing

PEEP Positive End-Expiratory Pressure Path Pathology, Pathologist PERRLA Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive To Light And

Accommodationpc After Meals

Ped Pediatric Peri PerinealPEG Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy pH Hydrogen Iron ConcentrationPF Peak Flow Pneumo PneumoencephalogramPO By Mouth Post Posterior Q

Post-Op Post-Operative QNS Quantity Not SufficientPre Before QS Quantity Sufficient

Pre-Op Pre-Operative Quad QuadrantPrep Preparation

Pt Patient RPO4 Phosphate RMH Right Medial HeelPOD Post-Operative Day RN Registered NursePRN When Necessary RO Routine OrdersPP Post-Partum ROA Right Occiput Anterior

PPD Purified Protein Derivative ROM Range Of MotionPRBC Packed Red Blood Cells ROP Right Occiput Posterior

PRBOW Prolonged Ruptured Bag Of Waters ROS Review of SystemsPROM Premature Rupture Of Membranes ROT Right Occiput Transverse

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iPROM Prolonged Rupture Of Membranes RR Respiratory RatePT Prothrombin Time R/T Related To

PTA Prior To Admission RUE Right Upper ExtremityPTC Prior To Consult R/O Rule Out PTT Partial Thromboplastin Time (R) Rectal Temperature PUD Peptic Ulcer Disease R RightPUW Pick-Up Walker RA Rheumatoid Arthritis

ABBREVIATION MEANING ABBREVIATION MEANINGRBBB Right Bundle Branch Block SSE Soap Suds EnemaRBC Red Blood Cells SR Sinus Rhtyhm

RBOW Ruptured Bag Of Water sat SaturateRBS Random Blood Sugar Sed Rate Sedimentation Rate

RCNA Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant Sol SolutionRHD Rheumatic Heart Disease Spec. SpecimenRh Rhesus Blood Factor Supp. SuppositoryRL Ringers Lactate Susp. Suspension

RLE Right Lower Extremity SBO Small Bowel ObstructionRLH Right Lateral Heel SCH Supracondylar Humerus RLQ Right Lower Quadrant Schiz Schizophrenia RUL Right Upper Lobe [Of Lung] SFP Superficial Femoral Artery RUQ Right Upper Quadrant SGA Small For Gestational Age S/P Status Post SGOT Serum Enzymes [Serum Glutamic

Oxaloacetic Transaminase Rx Prescription SGPT Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminasereg Regular SH Social History

Rehab Rehabilitation SIADH Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion

SLR Straight Leg Raising

S SNF Skilled Nursing Facility

STAT At Once [Satim] , Immediate SOAP Subjective, Objective, Assessment Plan STV Short Term Variability SOB Shortness Of Breath

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St WP Sterile Whirlpool S/P Status PostStaph Staphylococcus [Bacteria] SpGr Specific GravityStrep Streptococcus [Bacteria]

SL Sublingually, Under The Tongue TSyr Syrup T Thermoscan [Thermometer]Surg Surgery Or Surgical T&A Tonsillectomy and AdenoidectomySx Symptoms T&C Type and Crossmatch

ABBREVIATION MEANING ABBREVIATION MEANINGT Spine Thoracic Spine U

T.C. Traffic Collision U/C, UC Uterine ContractionT.U.R. Transurethral Resection UA UrinalysisTAH Total Abdominal Hysterectomy UE Upper ExtremityTB Tuberculosis UGI Upper Gastrointestinal

TBA To Be Admitted UKE Unknown EtiologyTEA Thromboendarterectomy UO Undetermined Origin

TENS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator URI Upper Respiratory InfectionTIA Transient Ischemic Attack u/s UltrasoundTIC Transitional Inpatient Care UTI Urinary Tract InfectionTID Three Times Daily

TLC Total Lung Capacity VTMJ Temporomandibular Joint VRE Vancomycin Resistant EnterococciTMs Tympanic Membranes VS Vital Signs TO Telephone Operator VF Ventricular Fibrillation

TOLAC Trial of Labor After Cesarean v/w Volume-in-WeightTSRCH Toxoplasmosis, Syphilis, Rubella,

Cytomegalovirus, Herpesv/v Volume-in-Volume

TPN Total Parenteral Nutrition Vol Volume TPR Temperature, Pulse And Respiration VA Visual AcuityTr Transfer VBAC Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

TURBT Transurethral Resection Of Bladder Tumor VC Vital Capacity10




TURP Transurethral Resection Of The Prostate VD Venereal Disease

TVH Total Vaginal Hysterectomy VDRL Venereal Disease Lab Test [For Syphilis]

Tx Treatment VE Vaginal ExamTab Tablet Vent Mechanical Ventilator tbsp Tablespoonful ( 15 Ml ) VO Verbal Order, Voice Order TID Three Times A Day [Ter In Die] VPB Ventricular Premature Beat

ABBREVIATION MEANING

W

WBAT Weight Bearing As Tolerated

WBC White Blood Cells

w/w Weight-In-Weight

WNL Within Normal Limits

WP Whirlpool

W/U Work Up

w/a While Awake

w/c Wheelchair

w/o Without

Wk Week

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Wt Weight

Yy/o Year Old

Yr Year

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