Medical Abbreviations used by Hospital Professionals A

A&O - Alert and OrientedA&P - Auscultation and PercussionA&W - Alive & WellAA - Alcoholics AnonymousAAA - Abdominal Aortic AneurysmAAA-R&G - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair & GraftAAROM - Active Assistive Range of MotionAAS - Acute Abdominal SeriesAbd - AbdomenABE - Acute Bacterial EndocarditisABG - Arterial Blood GasesABX - AntibioticsAC - Before MealsAccel - AccelerationACID PO4 - Acid PhosphataseACL - Anterior Cruciate LigamentAct - ActivitiesACTH - Adrenocorticotrophic HormoneAD - Assistive DevicesAD Lib - As DesiredADA - American Diabetic AssociationADB - Admission Data BaseAdd - AdductionAdj - AdjuvantADL - Activities of Daily LivingAdm - AdmittingADR - Adverse Drug ReactionADQ - Abductor Digiti Quinti (Hand)AEB - As Evidenced ByAFB - Aorto-Femoral BypassA Fib - Atrial FibrillationAFO - Ankle Foot OrthosisAG - Albumin/globulin RatioAGA - Average for Gestational AgeAHD - Autoimmune Hemolytic DiseaseAHF - Anti-Hemophilic FactorAI - Aortic InsufficiencyAICD - Automatic Implantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorAIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency SyndromeAIOD - Aortic Iliac Occlusive DiseaseAJ - Ankle JerkAK - Actinic Keratosis

AKA - Above the Knee AmputationALB - AlbuminALG - Anti-Lymphoblastic LeukemiaALS - Amyotrophoic Lateral SclerosisALT - Synonym for SGPTALTE - Acute Life Threatening EventAM - MorningAMA - Against Medical AdviceAmb - AmbulationAML - Acute Myeloblastic LeukemiaAMP - AmplitudeAmp - AmpuleAmt - AmountANA - Antinuclear AntibodyAnes - AnesthesiaANF - Antinuclear FactorAngio - AngiographyAnt - AnteriorAo - AorticAODM - Adult Onset Diabetes MellitusAOP - Apnea of PrematurityAP - Antero-PosteriorAPB - Atrial Premature BeatsAPC’s - Atrial Premature ContractionsAppt - AppointmentAq - AqueousAR - Aortic RootARDS - Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeARF - Acute Renal FailureARI - Acute Respiratory InfectionAROM - Active Range of MotionArt - ArterialAS - Aortic StenosisAsten - Aortic StenosisASAIVE - American Society of Anesthesiologists Patient ClassificationASAP - As Soon As PossibleASCVD - Arteriosclerotic Heart DiseaseASD - Atrial Septal DefectASHD - Arteriosclerotic Heart DiseaseATN - Acute Tubular NecrosisATS - Alcohol Treatment ScreenAv - ArteriovenousAVM - Arteriovenous MalformationAVR - Aortic Valve ReplacementAX F-B - Axilla-Femoral Bypass

B

(B) LY - BilaterallyB - BlackBa - BariumBAEP - Brain Stem Auditory Evoked PotentialBAER - Brain Stem Auditory Evoked ResponseBBB - Bundle Branch BlockBBBB - Bilateral Bundle Branch BlockBCC - Basal Cell CarcinomaBCP - Birth Control PillBE - Barium EnemaBF - Black FemaleBID - Twice a DayBIH - Bilateral Inguinal HerniaBil - BilateralBili - BilirubinBK - Below the KneeBKA - Below the Knee AmputationBM - Bowel MovementBOW - Bag of WatersBP - Blood PressureBPD - Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaBPH - Benign Prostatic HypertrophyBPM - Breaths Per MinuteBR - BedrestBRE - Biostatistical ResearchBRP - Bathroom PrivilegesBS - Bowel SoundsBSA - Body Surface AreaBSCM - Behavioral Services Case ManagementBSE - Breast Self-ExaminationBSO - Bilateral Salpingo-ophorectomyBSN - Bachelor of Science in NursingBUN - Blood Urea NitrogenBW - Birth WeightBx - Biopsy

C

C - CentigradeC&S - Culture and SensitivityC1C2 - Cervical Vertebrae 1,2, etc.Ca - CalciumCABG - Coronary Artery Bypass GraftCAD - Coronary Artery Disease

CAE - Carotid Artery EndarterectomyCAPD - Chronic Ambulatory Peritoneal DialysisCard - CardiologyCath - CatherizationCBC - Complete Blood CountCBD - Closed bag DrainageCBF - Cerebral Blood FlowCBG - Capillary Blood GasCBS - Chronic Brain SyndromeCC - Chief ComplaintCCA - Common Carotid ArteryCCD - Co-Chemical DependencyCCMSU - Clean Catch Midstream UrineCCU - Coronary Care unitCD - Chemical DependencyCDC - Center for Disease ControlCDH - Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaCE - Cleansing EnemaCEA - Carcinoembryonic AntigenCerv - CervicalCG - Contact GuardingCHB - Complete Heart BlockCHD - Congenital Heart DiseaseChemo - ChemotherapyCHF - Congestive Heart FailureCHI - Closed Head InjuryChol - CholesterolChr - ChronicCI - Cardiac IndexCICU - Coronary Intensive Care UnitCIN - Cervical Intraepithelial NeoplasiaCirc - CircumcisionCl - ChlorideCLD - Chronic Leg DisorderCLL - Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaCm - CentimeterCML - Chronic Myelocytic LeukemiaCMP - Cardio MyopathyCm V - Cytomegalo VirusCN - Cranial NerveCNH - Chondrodermatitis Nodularis HelicisCNS - Central Nervous SystemCO - Complaint OfCO2 - Carbon DioxideComp - CompoundConj - Conjunctiva

Cont - ContinueCoord - CoordinationCOPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseCor - CoronaryCorr - Cal Corrected CalciumCP - Cerebral PalsyCPAP - Continuous Positive Airway PressureCPC - Clinicopathologic ConferenceCPD - Cephalopelvic DisproportionCPK - Creatine PhosphokinaseCPM - Continuous Passive MotionCPP - Cerebral Perfusion PressureCPR - Cardio-pulmonary ResuscitationCR - Complete RemissionCr - CreatinineCRF - Chronic Renal FailureCRI - Chronic Renal InsufficiencyCRP - C-Reactive ProteinCsection - Cesarean SectionCSF - Cerebrospinal FluidCspine - Cervical SpineCT - Computed TomographyCTA - Clear to AuscultationCTCL - Cutaneous T-Cell LymphomaCV - Conventional VentilationCV=S1S2 - 1st and 2nd Heart Sound

CVA - Cerebrovascular AccidentCVD - Cardio Vascular DiseaseCVP - Central Venous PressureCX - CultureCXR - Chest X-RayCysto - Cystoscopy

D

D - DayDAC - Developmental Assessment ClinicD&C - Dilation and EvacuationD&I Dry and IntactD1D2 - Dorsal Vertebrae 1, 2, etc.DCG - Dynamic CardiogramDD - Developmental DelayDDP - DisplatinDDST - Denver Development Screening TestDecel - Deceleration

Def - DeficientDel - DeliveryDEM - Department of Emergency MedicineDent - DentalDerm - DermatologyDev -- DeviationDevel - DevelopmentalDf - DorsiflexionDI - Doppler ImagerDiag - DiagnosisDIB - Difficulty in BreathingDIC - Disseminated Intravascular CoagulationDiff - Differential Blood CountDig - DigitorumDil - DiluteDIP - Distal InterphalangealDist - DistalDisch - DischargeDJD - Degenerative Joint DiseaseDKA - Diabetic KetoacidosisDLE - Disseminated Lupus ErythematosusDM - Diabetes MellitusDME - Durable Medical EquipmentDMR - Double Maddox RodDNC - Did Not ComeDNR - Do Not ResuscitateDNS - Did Not ShowDO2 - Oxygen Delivery BandsDOA - Dead on ArrivalDOB - Date of BirthDOC - Drug of ChoiceDOE - Dyspnea on ExertionDP - Dorsalis PedisDPT - Diptheria, Pertussis, and TetanusDr - DoctorDRG - Diagnostic Related GroupDrsg - DressingDSA - Digital Subtraction AngiogramDSS - Dynamic Swallow StudyDTR - Deep Tendon ReflexDT’S - Delirium TremensDUB - Dysfunctional Uterine BleedingDUIL - Driving Under the InfluenceDVSA - Digital Video Subtraction AngiographyDVT - Deep Vein ThrombophlebitisDWI - Driving While Impaired

Dx - DiagnosisDz - Disease

E

Ea - EachEAC - Erythema Annulare CentrifugumEAP - Employee Assistance ProgramEBL - Estimated Blood LossEC - Endo/CystoscopyECA - External Carotid ArteryECG - ElectrocardiogramECOLI - Escherichia ColiECMO - Etracorporeal Membrane OxygenationECT - Electroconvulsive TherapyEDB - Extensor Digitorum BrevisEDC - Estimated Date of ConfinementEDS - Electronic Discharge SummaryEEG - ElectroencephalogramEENT - Eye, Ear, Nose, and ThroatEff - EffacementEFM - Electronic Fetal MonitoringEFW - Estimated Fetal WeightE-G - Esophago-Gastric JunctionEg - For ExampleEGA - Estimated Gestational AgeEGG - ElectrogastrogramELBW - Extremely Low Birth WeightEmerg - EmergencyEMG - ElectromyogramEMS - Emergency Medical ServiceEndo - EndocrinologyENG - ElectronystagmogramENT - Ear, Nose, and ThroatEnuc - EnucleationEOM - Extra-Ocular MovementsEOMI - Extra-Ocular Movements IntactEpith - EpithelialEPL - Extensor Pollicus LongusEq - EquivalentER - Emergency RoomERCP - Endoscopic Retrograde CholangiopancreatographyESLD - End Stage Liver DiseaseESR - Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Sed Rate)ESRD - End Stage Renal DiseaseEST - Electroshock Therapy

Et - EndotrachealETOH - Ethyl AlcoholETT - Endotracheal TubeEUA - Examination Under AnesthesiaEval - EvaluationExer - ExerciseExam - ExaminationExc - ExcisionExp - ExpiratoryEXT - ExtremitiesExt - ExtensionExt - Dig Extensor Digitorum CommunisExt - Rot External Rotation

F

F - FahrenheitFB - Foreign BodyFBS - Fasting Blood SugarFCMC - Family Centered Maternity CareFe - IronFecg - Fetal ElectrocardiogramFem - FemoralFEV - Forced Expiratory VolumeFFA - Free Fatty AcidsFFP - Fresh Frozen PlasmaFG - Fluid GoalFH - Fetal HeadFHR - Fetal Heart RateFHT - Fetal Heart ToneFHX - Family HistoryFib - FibrillationFI02 - Forced Inspired Oxygen ConcentrationFL OZ - Fluid OunceFlex - FlexionFluoro - FluoroscopyFM - Fetal MonitorFOB - Foot of BedFPB - Femoral Popliteal BypassFreq - Frequent (Frequency)FS - Flow SheetFSH - Follicle-Stimulating HormoneFT - Feeding TubeFTA - Flourescent Treponemal AntibodiesFUO - Fever of Unknown OriginFWB - Full Weight Bearing

Fx - FractureF/N - Finger/Nose

G

G - GravidaGA - Granuloma AnnulareGB - Gall BladderGBS - Group B Beta StrepGC - GonococcalGe - GastroenterologyGE - Gastro-Esophageal JunctionGen - GeneralGERD - Gastro Esophageal Reflux DiseaseGest Age - Gestational AgeGH - Growth HormoneGI - GastrointestinalGlut - GlutealGm - GramGPU - General Practice UnitGr - GrainGS - General SurgeryGSW - Gun Shot WoundGT - Gait TrainingGTT - Glucose Tolerance Testgtt - DropGU - GenitourinaryGYN - Gynecology

H

H - HydrogenH/H - Hemoglobin and HematacritH Aid - Hearing AidH&P - History and PhysicalH2O - WaterHA - HeadacheHAL - HyperalimentationHBP - High Blood PressureHCG - Human Chorionic GonadotropinHct - HematocritHCVD - Hypersensitive Cardiovascular DiseaseHEENT - Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, ThroatHEME - BloodHep B - Hepatitis BHg - Mercury

Hgb - HemoglobinHgt - HeightHHC - Home Health CareHHNK - Hyperglycemic, Hyprosmolar, Non-ketotic (coma)HIE - Hypoxic Ischemic EncephalopathyHMD - Hyaline Membrane DiseaseHNP - Herniated Nucleus PulposusHO - History OfHOB - Head of BedHOH - Hard of HearingHosp - HospitalizationHP - Hot PackHPF - High Power FieldHPI - History of Present IllnessHR - Heart RateHSV - Herpes Simplex VirusHt - HeartHTLV - AIDS VirusHtn - HypertensionHTp - Heart TransplantHUS - Head UltrasoundHVA - Homovanillic AcidHx - HistoryHypo - HypodermicHz - HertzH/S - Heel/Shin

I

I&D - Incision and DrainageI&O - Intake and OutputI;E - Inspiratory;ExpiratoryIABP - Intra Arterial Balloon PumpIBW - Ideal body WeightIC - Internal CarotidICA - Internal Carotid ArteryICD-9-CM - International Classification of DiseasesICE - Iridocorneal Endothelial SyndromeICF - Intermediate Care FacilityICH - Intra-Cerebral HemorrhageICM - Intercostal SpaceICT - Insulin Convulsive TherapyICU - Intensive Care UnitID - IntradermalIDDM - Insulin Dependent Diabetes MellitusIDM - Infant of Diabetic Mother

IDN - Intradermal NevusIG - Immune GlobulinIGDM - Infant of Gestational Diabetic MotherIHD - Ischemic Heart DiseaseIm - IntramuscularIMF - Intermaxillary FixationImmuno - ImmunologyIMU - Intermediate Medical UnitIMV - Intermittent Mandatory VentilationIn - InchInf - InferiorInfo - InformationINH - IsoniazidInj - InjectionInPt - InpatientINT MED - Internal MedicineInt Rot - Internal RotationIOFB - Intraocular Foreign BodyIOP - Intraocular PressureIOT - Intraocular TensionIP - InterphalangealIPD - Inpatient DepartmentIPOD - Intra-popliteal Occlusive DiseaseIPPB - Intermittent Positive Pressure BreathingIQ - Intelligence QuotientISF - Interstitial FluidISL - Internal Scalp LeadISU - Intermediate Surgical UnitI-T - Inspiratory TimeIUD - Intra-Uterine DeviceIUFD - Intrauterine Fetal DeathIUGR - Intrauterine Growth RetardationIUP - Intrauterine PregnancyIV - IntravenousIVC - Intravenous CholangiographyIVD - Intervertebral DiscIVDA - Intravenous Drug AbuseIVF - Intravenous FluidIVH - Intraventricular HemorrhageIVP - Intravenous PyelogramIVPB - Intravenous PiggybackIVS - Intraventricular Septum

J

Jct - Junction

Jej - JejunumJODM - Juvenile Onset Diabetes MellitusJVB - Jugular Venous BulbJVD - Jugular Vein Distension

K

K - PotassiumKAFO - Knee, Ankle, Foot OrthosisKCAL - KilocalorieKCI - Potassium ChlorideKet - KetoneKETO 17 - Ketosteroidkg - KilogramKI - Potassium IodineKJ - Knee JerkKleb - KlebsiellaKO - Keep OpenKTp - Kidney TransplantKUB - Kidney, Ureter, BladderKVO - Keep Vein Open

L

L - LiterL&D - Labor and DeliveryL1L2 - Lumbar Vertebrae 1, 2, etc.LA - Left AtriumLab - LaboratoryLac - LacerationLAD - Left Anterior DescendingLAP - Left Atrial PressureLat - LateralLAX - Long Axislb - PoundLBBB - Left Bundle Branch BlockLBP - Low Back PainLBQC - Large Base Quad CaneLBW - Low Birth WeightLCA - Left Coronary ArteryLCX - Left CircumplexLDH - Lactic DehydrogenaseLDR - Labor, Delivery, and Recovery RoomLDopa - LevodopaLE - Lower ExtremityLFA - Left Fronto Anterior

LFP - Left Fronto PosteriorLFT - Left Fronto TransverseLFTest - Liver Function TestLGA - Large for Gestational AgeLHF - Left Heart FailureLig - LigamentLIMA - Left Internal Mammary ArteryLiq - LiquidLIQ - Lower Inner QuadrantLLB - Long Leg BraceLLC - Long Leg CastLLD - Leg Length DiscrepancyLLE - Left Lower ExtremityLLL - Left Lower LobeLLQ - Left Lower QuadrantLMA - Left Mento AnteriorLMD - Local Medical DoctorLMP - Last Menstrual PeriodLMT - Left Mento TransverseLOA - Left Occipital AnteriorLOC - Loss of ConsciousnessLOP - Left Occipital PosteriorLOQ - Lower Outer QuadrantLOT - Left Occipital TransverseLP - Lichen PlanusLPA - Left Pulmonary ArteryLPF - Low Power FieldLPL - Left Posterior LateralLR - Lactated RingersLRTP - Living Related TransplantLS - Lumbosacral SpineLS&A - Lichen Sclerosis et AtrophicusLSA - Left Sacral AnteriorLSC - Lichen Simplex ChronicusLSP - Left Sacral PosteriorLST - Left Sacral TransverseLTL - Laparoscopic Tubal LigationLTplnt - Liver TransplantLTP - Living Together PartnerLTV - Long Tern VariabilityLUL - Left Upper LobeLUQ - Left Upper QuadrantLV - Left VentricleLVAD - Left Ventricular Assist DeviceLVD - Left Ventricular DiameterLVH - Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

LVPW - Left Ventricular Posterior Wall

M

M - Malem - MurmurM4 - Acute Non-Lymphocytic LeukemiaMAC - Monitored Anesthesia CareMAE - Moving All ExtremitiesMand - MandibleMAP - Mean Arterial PressureMAS - Meconium Aspiration SyndromeMax - MaximumMC - Medical ClinicMCA - Middle Cerebral Arterymcg - MicrogramMCP - Metacarpal PhalangealMDC - Multi-Disciplinary Care ClinicMCV - Mean-Corpuscular VolumeMed - MedicalMeds - MedicationsmEq - MilliequivalentMet - MetastaticMetab - MetabolismMF - Mycosis Fungoidesmg - Milligrammg/dl - Milligrams per deciliterMg% - Milligrams PercentMI - Myocardial InfarctionMICU - Medical Intensive Care UnitMINES - Medical Intensive Night Emergency ServiceMisc - MiscellaneousMJ - Marijuanaml - MilliliterMLE - Midline EpisiotomyMm - MillimeterMmHg - Millimeters of MercuryMMT - Manual Muscle TestMND - Motor Neuron DiseaseMob - MobilityMobs - MobilizationMod - ModerateMON - MondayMONO - Infectious MononucleosisMos - MonthsMP - Menstrual Period

MR - Mitral RegurgitationMRN - Medical Record NumberMRSA - Methacillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureusms - MillisecondMS - Multiple SclerosisMSAFP - Maternal Serum Alpha Fetal ProteinMst - MediastinalMusculo - MusculocutaneousMv - MillivoltMV - Mitral ValveMVA - Motor Vehicle AccidentMvmt - MovementMVR - Mitral Valve RegurgitationMyelo - MyelocyteM/sec - Meters per Second

N

N&V - Nausea and VomitingNA - Narcotics AnonymousNaCl - Sodium ChlorideNAD - No Acute DistressNAS - No Added SaltNb - NewbornNC - Nasal CannulaNCPAP - Nasal Continuous Positive Airway PressureNDT - Neurodevelopmental TreatmentNEC - Necrotizing EnterocolitisNED - No Evidence DiseaseNeg - NegativeNeuro - NeurologyNETT - Nasal Endo Tracheal TubeNg - NasogastricNgT - Nasogastric TubeNH - Nursing HomeNHL - Non-Hodgkins LymphomaNIBP - Non Invasive Blood PressureNICU - Newborn/Neonatal Intensive Care UnitNIDDM - Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes MellitusNIF - Negative Inspiratory ForceNKA - No Known AllergiesNKDA - No Known Drug AllergiesNLD - Necrobiosis Lipoidica DiabeticorumnM - NanomolesNMF - Neuromuscular FasciculationNMR - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

NN - Nurses NotesNO - NumberNON REP - Do Not RepeatNorm - NormalNOS - Not Otherwise SpecifiedNPH - Normal Pressure HydrocephalusNPA - Near Point of AccommodationNPO - Nothing By MouthNS - Neurological SurgeryNSAID - Non-Steroid Anti Inflammatory DrugNSD - Normal Spontaneous DeliveryNSR - Normal Sinus RhythmNSVD- Normal Spontaneous Vaginal DeliveryNT - NasotrachaelNtg - NitroglycerinNVS - Normal Vital SignsNWB - Normal Weight BearingN/S - Normal Saline

O

O&P - Ova and ParasitesO2 - OxygenOAP - Ophthalmic Artery PressureOB - ObstetricsObl - ObliqueOBM - Obtuse MarginalOBS - Organic Brain SyndromeOB-GYN - Obstetrics and GynecologyOcc - OcclusiveOccas - OccasionalOETT - Oral Endotracheal TubeOG - Orogastric TubeOint - OintmentOJ - Orange JuiceOK - All Right, ApproveOKN - Optikinetic NystagmusOM - Otitis MediaOMS - Oral Maxillofacial SurgeryONCO - OncologyOutpt - OutpatientOPD - Out Patient DepartmentOPHTH - OphthalmologyOR - Operating RoomORIF - Open Reduction Internal FixationORTHO - Orthopedics

OT - Occupational TherapyOz - Ounce

P

P - PhosphorousP2 - Pulmonic Second Heart SoundPA&LAT - Posterior, Anterior, and LateralPAC - Premature Atrial ContradictionPAD - Pulmonary Artery DiastolicPAP - Pulmonary Artery PressurePAP - Smear PapanicolaouParasp - ParaspinalParen - ParenterallyPAS - Para Amino Salicylic AcidPASS - PassivePAT - Paroxysmal Atrial TachycardiaPath - PathologyPAWP - Pulmonary Artery Wedge PressurePBI - Protein Bound IodinePC - After MealsPCI - Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Invasive)PCO2 - Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide Arterial CO2 TensionPCP - Primary Care ProviderPCV - Packed Cell VolumePCWP - Pulmonary Capillary Wedge PressurePDA - Patent Ductus ArteriosusP/D - Packs Per DayPDOC - Primary Drug of ChoicePDR - Physician’s Desk ReferencePE - Pulmonary EmbolismPeds - PediatricsPEEP - Positive End Expiratory PressurePEG - Percutaneous Endoscopic GastronomyPER - Through or ByPERL - Pupils Equal and Reactive to LightPERRLA - Pupils Equal, Round, React to Light, and AccommodationPET - Positron Emission TomographyPEX - Physical ExaminationPf - PlantarflexionPFC - Persistent Fetal CirculationPFT - Pulmonary Function TestPIA - Post Infraction AnginaPICC - Percutaneous Intravenous Central CatheterPICU - Pediatric Intensive Care UnitPID - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

PIE - Pulmonary Interstitial EmphysemaPIH - Pregnancy Induced HypertensionPIP - Proximal InterphalangealPKU - PhenylketonuriaPM - Afternoon/EveningPMA - Progressive Muscle AtrophyPMB - Post Menopausal BleedingPMH - Past Medical HistoryPMI - Point of Maximum ImpulsePNC - Prenatal CarePNF - Proprioceptive Neuromuscular FascinationPO - By MouthPOB - Past ObstetricalPOC - Plan of CarePO2 - Partial Pressure of OxygenPOD - Post-Operative DayPOP - PoplitealPost - AfterPost-Op - Post-OperativePost-Op Diag - Post-Operative DiagnosisPPD - Purified Protein DerivativePPHN - Persistent Pulmonary HypertensionPPM - Permanent PacemakerPR - Partial RemissionPRBC - Packed Red Blood CellsPRE - Progressive Resistive ExercisePregrav - PregravidaPre-Op - Pre-Operative/Before SurgeryPre-Op DAG - Pre-Operative DiagnosisPrep - PreparationPRG - PhlebographyPRN - As NecessaryProc - ProcedurePROM - Premature Rupture of MembranesPT/INR - Prothrombin Time Internal Normalized RatioPS - Physical StatusPSH - Past Social HistoryPSVT - Paroxysmal Supraventricular TachycardiaPsych - PsychiatryPT - Physical TherapyPTC - Percutaneous Transhepatic CholangiogramPTCA - Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary AngioplastyPTL - Pre Term LaborPTT - Partial Prothrombin TimePTX - PneumothoraxPUD - Peptic Ulcer Disease

PUP - Pruritus Urticaria PapulosaPVC - Premature Ventricular ContractionPVD - Peripheral Vascular DiseasePVH - Periventricular HemorrhagePVOD - Peripheral Vascular DiseasePVO2 - Partial Pressure of Venous OxygenPVR - Pulmonary Vascular ResistancePWB - Partial Weight BearingPWP - Pulmonary Wedge PressurePXE - Pseudoxanthoma Elasticis

Q

Q - EveryQA - Quality AssuranceQAM - Every MorningQD – Every DayQH - Every HourQ2H - Every Two HoursQ3H - Every Three HoursQ4H - Every Four HoursQHS - Every Evening – At Hour Of SleepQID - Four Times DailyQOD - Every Other DayQOH - Every Other HourQS - Sufficient QuantityQS AD - To a Sufficient QuantityQuad - QuadriplegicQuads - Quadriceps

R

R&G - Repair and GraftR/O - Rule OutRA - Room AirRad - RadiologyRAD - Right Axis DeviationRadAbs - Radiation Absorbed DoseRAM - Rapid Alternating MovementsRBBB - Right Bundle Branch BlockRBC - Red Blood CountRBS - Random Blood SugarRCA - Right Coronary ArteryRDS - Respiratory Distress SyndromeRDSS - Respiratory Distress Scoring SystemRec - Record

Rect Fem - Rectus FemorisREE - Resting Energy ExpenditureReg - RegularREHAB - RehabilitationREM - Rapid Eye MovementResp - RespirationRev - RevisionRF - Rheumatic FeverRFA - Right Fronto AnteriorRFP - Right Fronto PosteriorRFT - Right Fronto TransverseRh+ - Rhesus PositiveRh- - Rhesus NegativeRHD - Rheumatic Heart DiseaseRheum - RheumatologyRHF - Right Heart FailureRICA - Right Internal Carotid ArteryRICO - Right Internal Carotid OcclusionRIMA - Right Internal Mammary ArteryRL - Ringers LactateRLE - Right Lower ExtremityRLL - Right Lower LobeRLQ - Right Lower QuadrantRMA - Right Mento AnteriorRML - Right MediolateralRMP - Right Mento PosteriorRMT - Right Mento TransverseROA - Right Occipital AnteriorROM - Range of MotionROM (Labor & Delivery) - Rupture of MembranesROP - Right Occipital PosteriorROS - Review of SystemsROT - Right Occipital TransverseRPG - Retrograde PyelogramRPU - Retropubic UrethropexyRQ - Respiratory QuotientRR - Recovery RoomRRE - Round, Regular, EqualRSA - Right Sacrum AnteriorRST - Right Sacrum TransverseRSP - Right Sacrum PosteriorRSR - Regular Sinus RhythmRT - Respiratory TherapyRTA - Renal Tubular AcidosisRTC - Return to ClinicRTWC - Return to Work Center

RUE - Right Upper ExtremityRUL - Right Upper LobeRUQ - Right Upper QuadrantRV - Return VisitRVD - Right Ventricular DiameterRW - Round WindowRx - Treatment or Prescription, Take Medication

S

S/A - Sugar/Acetone (Urine)S1S2 - First & Second Heart SoundSaO2 - Oxygen Saturation (Arterial)SAH - Subarachnoid HemorrhageSal - SalineSAQ - Short Arc QuadricepSat - Saturate, SaturationSAX - Short AxisSB - Small BowelSBA - Standby AssistanceSBE - Subacute Bacterial EndocarditisSBO - Small Bowel ObstructionSBP - Systolic Blood PressureSBQC - Small Base Quad CaneSC - subcutaneousSCC - Squamous Cell CarcinomaSCF - Special Care FormulaSCLE - Subacute Cutaneous Lupus ErythematosusSCUF - Slow Continuous Ultra FiltrationSD - Septal DefectSDA - Same Day AdmissionSDH- Subdural HematomaSed - RATE Sedimentation RateSeg - Pres Segmental PressureSegs - Segmented White CellsSEH - Subependymal HemorrhageSEM - Systolic Ejection MurmurSFAOD - Superficial Femoral Artery Occlusive DiseaseSG - Skin GraftSGA - Small for Gestational AgeSGOT - Serum Glutamic Oxalacetic TransaminaseSGPT - Serum Glutamic Pyruvic TransaminaseSh - ShoulderSI - Sensory IntegrationSIADH - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antiduretic Hormone SecretionSIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

SIG - Let it be Labeled/SignatureSIMV - Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory VentilationSl - SlightlySLC - Short Leg CastSLE - Systemic Lupus ErythmatosusSLP - Speech, Language PathologySLR - Straight Leg RaiseSMR - Submucous ResectionSO - Significant OtherSOB - Short of BreathSOC - Standard of CareSOS - May RepeatS/P - Status PostSp Gr - Specific GravitySPA - Salt Poor AlbuminSR - Sinus RhythmSROM - Spontaneous Rupture of MembranesSS - Social ServicesSSE - Soapsuds EnemaSSMM - Superficial Spreading Malignant MelanomaSSS - Sick Sinus SyndromeST - Sinus TachycardiaSta - StationSTA - Superficial Temporal ArteryStaph - StaphylococcusSTAT - ImmediatelySTD - StandardStim - StimulationStrep - StreptococcusSTV - Short Term VariabilitySTSG - Split Thickness Skin GraftSubQ - SubcutaneousSUI - Stress Urinary IncontinenceSup - SuperiorSupp - SuppositorySuprascap - SuprascapularSurg - SurgerySVD - Spontaneous Vaginal DeliverySVG Saphenous Vein GraftSVO2 - Saturation of Venous OxygenSVR - Systemic Vascular ResistanceSVT - Supra Ventricular TachycardiaSW - Social WorkSx - SymptomsSyn - SynergySyst - Systolic

Sz - Seizure

T

T - TemperatureT&A - Tonsillectomy and AdenoidectomyT&C - Type and CrossmatchTab - TabletTAH - Total Abdominal HysterectomyTB - TuberculosisTC - ThickeningTemp - TemperatureTEN - Toxic Epidermal NecrolysisTENS - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve StimulationTHAM - Tris BufferTher - TherapyTHR - Total Hip ReplacementTIA - Transient Ischemic AttackTIBC - Total Iron Binding CapacityTID - Three Times a DayTINCT - TinctureTKO - To Keep OpenTKR - Total Knee ReplacementTLA - Trans Lumbar ArteriogramTM - Tympanic MembraneTMAX - Maximum TemperatureTMJ - Temporomandibular JointTomo - TomographyTop - TopicallyTP - Total ProteinTPM - Temporary PacemakerTPN - Total Parenteral NutritionTPR - Temperature, Pulse and RespirationTr - TraceTrach - TracheostomyTrans - TransverseTrig - TriglyceridesTrpz - TrapeziusTrx - TractionTS - Thoracic SpineTSE - Testicular Self ExaminationTSH - Thyroid Stimulating HormoneTTNB - Transient Tachypnea of the NewbornTURBT - Transurethral Resection of Bladder TumorTURP - Transurethral Resection of ProstateTV - Tidal Volume

TVC - True Vocal CordTx - Transfusion

U

UA - Routine UrinalysisUAC - Umbilical Artery CatheterUBW - Under Body WeightUCG - Urine Chorionic GonadotrophinUD - Unit DoseUE - Upper ExtremityUGI - Upper GastrointestinalUHF- Ultra High FrequencyUIP - Usual Interstitial PneumonitisUIQ - Upper Inner QuadrantUmb - UmbilicusUng - OintmentUO - Urine OutputUOQ - Upper Outer QuadrantUPR - UprightUR - Utilization ReviewURI - Upper Respiratory InfectionUROL - UrologyUS - UltrasoundUSA - Instable AnginaUTI - Urinary Tract InfectionUUN - Urine Urea NitrogenuV - MicrovoltUV - UltravioletUVA - Ultraviolet A LightUVB - Ultraviolet B LightUVC - Umbilical Venous Catheter

V

V1, V2, V3 - ECG LeadsVA - Visual ActivityVag - VaginaVasc - VascularVBI - Vertebral Basal InsufficiencyVC - Vena CaveVD - Venereal DiseaseVDRL - Venereal Disease Research LaboratoryVert - VerticalVest - VestibularVG - Verbal Guidance

Vib - VibrationVIP - Very Important PersonVis - VisionVit - VitaminVLBW - Very Low Birth WeightVO2 - Oxygen ConsumptionVol - VolumeVP - Ventriculo-peritonealVS - Vital SignsVSD - Ventricular Septal DefectVSS - Vital Signs StableVT - Ventricular TachycardiaV/Q SCAN - Ventilation Perfusion of Lung Scan

W

W - WhiteW&D - Warm and DryWB - Weight BearingWBAT - Weight Bearing As ToleratedWBC - White Blood CountWC - WheelchairWDWN - Well Developed Well NourishedWF - White FemaleWFL - Within Functional LimitsWhpl - WhirlpoolWIC - Women, Infants & ChildrenWks - WeeksWM - White MaleWNL - Within Normal LimitsWPW - Wolff Parkinson White (syndrome)Wt - WeightWU - Work Up

X

XBITE - Cross BiteXMATCH - Cross Match

Y

Y - YesYO - Years OldYr - Year

SYMBOLS

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DEGREES/CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATION

AAS Associates of Applied ScienceACSW Academy of Certified Social WorkerAPN Advanced Practical NurseASP Administrative Support PartnerATC Athletic Trainer CertifiedBA Bachelor of ArtBS Bachelor of ScienceCCS Certified Coding SpecialistCNM Certified Nurse MidwifeCNNP Certified Neonatal Nurse PractitionerCOTA Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantCRNA Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistCSW Certified Social WorkerCTR Certified Tumor RegisterDDS Doctor of Dental SurgeryDO Doctor of OsteopathyHO House OfficerLPN Licensed Practical NurseMA Medical AssistantMD Doctor of MedicineMDA Medical Doctor of AnesthesiaMLT Medical Laboratory Technician

MRT Medical Record TechnicianMS4 Medical Student 4th Year

MSN Master of Science in NursingMSW Master in Social WorkNP Nurse PractitionerNST Nursing Specialty TechnicianOD Doctor of OptometryOTAS Occupational Therapy Assistant StudentOTR Registered Occupational TherapistOTS Occupational Therapy StudentPA Physician AssistantPh.D. Doctor of PhilosophyPT Physical TherapistPTA Physical Therapist AssistantQAC Quality Assessment CoordinatorRD Registered DieticianRHIA Registered Health Information AdministratorRHIT Registered Health Information TechnicianRN Registered NurseRT Respiratory TherapistSLPN Senior Licensed Practical NurseSN Student NurseSRNA Student Registered Nurse AnesthetistUC Unit Clerk