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ACE
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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme- "ACE Inhibitors" are taken to reduce hypertension
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ACEP
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American College of Emergency Physicians- they make standards for field providers
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ARDS
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Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome- sometimes called "Shock Lung"
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ASA
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AcetylSalicylic Acid- aspirin
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ATP
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Adenosine Tri-Phosphate- the basic energy unit every cell uses to function
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AV
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Atrio-Ventricular- AV node for the heart
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AVPPU
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Alert, Verbal, Physical, Painful, Unresponsive- mnemonic for LOC
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BBB
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Bundle Brach Block- a cardiac conduction problem
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BTLS
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Basic Trauma Life Support
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Ca++
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Calcium
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CA
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Cancer (not in California)
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CAD
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Coronary Artery Disease
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CAT
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"CAT Scan" most med. professionals call it a CT Scan- Computerized Tomography
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CI-
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Chloride
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cm
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centimeter
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c/o
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complains of
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CPAP
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
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CSM
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Carotid Sinus Massage
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D&C
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dilation and curettage- dilation of the cervix and scraping the uterus lining.
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dc
D/C |
discontinue
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DCAPP-BTLS
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Deformity, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures, Paradoxical movement, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling- mnemonic for patient assessment
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DIC
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation- severe clotting disorder
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DOB
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Date of Birth
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DOE
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Dyspnea on Exertion
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EENT
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Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat
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EGTA
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Esophageal Gastric Tube Airway
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EKG
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ECG
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ETC
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EndoTracheal Combitube
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gm
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gram
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GSW
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Gun Shot Wound
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gtts
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drops- as in IV's
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HBD
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Had Been Drinking
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HCO3
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Bicarbonate
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Hct
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Hematocrit- a blood test that determines the percentage of solids to liquids in the blood
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Hg
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Mercury- mmHg is millimeters of mercury
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hr
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hour
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ICP
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InterCranial Pressure
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IO
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IntraOsseous
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IUD
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Intra-Uterine Device- a form of birth control
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IVP
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IV Push
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IVPB
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IV Piggy Back- small bag of medication added to a main IV line
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JVD
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Jugular Vein Distention- signs of CHF, tension pneumothorax, pericardial tamponade ect...
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K+
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Potassium
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KCl
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Potassium Chloride
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mcg
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microgram- one millionth of a gram
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mcgtts
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microdrops
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MCL
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Modified Chest Lead
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mEq
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milliequivalent- a measurement of the proportion of electrolytes in a solution
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mg
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milligram
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mg++
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magnesium
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ml
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milliliter
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MICN
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Mobile Intensive Care Nurse- "authorized nurse" nurse in the ED who might give orders to the EMT-P
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MICU
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Mobile Intensive Care Unit- hospital based ambulance that runs from the ICU
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MS
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Morphine Sulfate
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Na+
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Sodium
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NAD
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No Apparent Distress
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NAEMSP
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National Association of EMS Physicians- the group that sets national EMS standards for field providers
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NP
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Nurse Practitioner
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NSR
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Normal Sinus Rhythm- normal heart beat pattern on ECG
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NTG
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Nitroglycerin
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PaCO2
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also written as pCO2 or PCO2
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PaO2
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also written as pO2 or PO2
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PAC
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Premature Atrial Contraction- ECG abnormality
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PCA
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Patient Controlled Analgesic- a patient controlled medication pump often with IV Morphine
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PCC
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Prehospital Care Coordinator
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PCP
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PneumoCystis Carini- an unusual type of pneumonia common with HIV patients
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PE
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Pulmonary Emboli
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PEA
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Pulseless Electrical Activity- a form of cardiac arrest in need of CPR
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PEEP
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Positive End-Expiratory Pressure- improves ventilatory efficiency
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per
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as in
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PET
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Positron Emitting Tomography- scan shows blood flow usually
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PIH
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Pregnancy Induced Hypertension- Eclampsia
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PHTLS
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PreHospital Trauma Life Support
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PJC
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Premature Junctional Contraction- ECG abnormality
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PMS
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Pulse, Motor, Sensory
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PPD
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Purified Protein Derivative- TB skin test
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PVR
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Peripheral Vascular Resistance- diastolic blood pressure "afterload"
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PSVT
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Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia- ECG abnormality
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PVC
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Premature Ventricular Contraction- ECG abnormality
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RBC
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Red Blood Cell Count
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RDS
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usually used as ARDS
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R/O
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Rule Out
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RTS
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Revised Trauma Score
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Rx
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Prescription or sometimes used for treatment
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SA
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Sino-Atrial- SA node for the heart, the pacemaker
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SC
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subcutaneous
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SCBA
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Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
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SV
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Stroke Volume
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SVT
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SupraVentricular Tachycardia- ECG abnormality
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Tbsp
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Tablespoon
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TPN
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feeding a patient totally by IV, nothing by mouth
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tsp
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teaspoon
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U
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units
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Unk
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Unknown
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VF
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Ventricular Fibrillation- ECG abnormality, one in cardiac arrest
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Vol
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Volume
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VT
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Ventricular Tachycardia- ECG abnormality
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WNL
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Within Normal Limits
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AED
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Automated External Defibrillator
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AEMT
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Advanced EMT
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A&P
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Anatomy and Physiology
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A-P
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Anterior-Posterior
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AIDS
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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A&O
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time, place and person, A&O x3, not 4
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ALS
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Advanced Life Support
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AMA
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Against Medical Advice
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ACLS
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support- paramedic provided
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ALOC
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Altered Level of Conscious- as in agitated not decreased
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BiPAP
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Bi-phasic Positive Airway Pressure
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BLS
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Basic Life Support
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CA
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cancer
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CBC
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Complete Blood Count- most common blood test done
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CDC
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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CHF
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Congested Heart Failure
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CNS
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Central Nervous System
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CO
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Carbon monOxide
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CO2
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Carbon diOxide
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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CPAP
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
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CPR
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CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
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CVA
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CerebroVascular Accident- stroke
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DOA
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Dead on Arrival
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DOT
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Department of Transportation
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DNR
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Do Not Resuscitate
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DNAR
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Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
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DPT
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vaccine give to prevent Diptheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus
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Dx
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diagnosis
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ECG
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ElectroCardioGram
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ED
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Emergency Department
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EDAP
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Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics
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EEG
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Electroencephalogram- a brain wave used to determine whether the brain is functioning
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EMT
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Emergency Medical Technician
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EMT-AA
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EMT who can incubate in LA County
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EMT-D
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EMT-I who can use the defibrillator
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EMT-P
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Paramedic
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EOA
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Esophageal Obturator Airway
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ETA
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Estimated Time of Arrival- to hospital
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ET
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Endotracheal Tube
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ETI
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Endotracheal Intubation
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ETOH
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Alcohol
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FiO2
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Fractional Inspire Oxygen- normal is 21%
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Fx
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Fracture
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HEPA
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High Efficiency Particulate Air
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HIPAA
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Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act- patient's right to privacy
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HIV
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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HMO
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Health Maintenance Organization
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HR
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Heart Rate
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HTN
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Hypertension
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Hx
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history
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IM
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intramuscular- IM injection
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IN
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intranasal- drug route for seizures
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IO
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intraosseous- drug route in the bone marrow
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IPPB
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Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
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IV
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intravenous
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KED
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Kendrick Extrication Device
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kg
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kilogram
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KVO
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TKO- 30 microdrops a minute
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L
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left
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L/min
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liters per minute
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lb
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pound weight
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LLQ
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Left Lower Quadrant
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LMP
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Last Menstrual Period
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LSD
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Lysergic acid diethlyamide- LSD street drug
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LUQ
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Left Upper Quadrant
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MAR
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Most Accessible Receiving facility
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MRI
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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MRSA
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Methicllin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureas- M could stand for multidrug, staff infection
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MVA
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Motor Vehicle Accident- also TC
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Na
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not applicable
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NC
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nasal cannula
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NG
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Naso Gastric Tube
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NHTSA
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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NP
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nasopharyngeal airway
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NREMT
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National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
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N/V
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nausea and vomitting
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N/V/D
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nausea, vomitting, and diarrhea
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OB
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obstetrics
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OD
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overdose
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OP
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oropharyngeal airway
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O2 Sat
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oxygen saturation- pulse oximeter, SpO2
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OSHA
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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PASG
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Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment
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PCP
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hallucinogen named "angel dust"
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PEEP
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Positive End Expiratory Pressure
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PERL
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Positive, Equal, Responsive to Light- better known as PEARL
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pH
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potential of hydrogen
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pO2
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partial pressure of oxygen- 100 torr, mmHg
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pCO2
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partial pressure of carbon dioxide- 40 torr, mmHg
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PND
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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea
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PO
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by mouth, med route
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PRN
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as needed- for medications
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PSI
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Pounds per Square Inch
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pt
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patient
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PT
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Physical Therapy
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RLQ
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Right Lower Quadrant
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RUQ
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Right Upper Quadrant
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SIDS
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
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SL
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Sublingual- below the tongue
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SOB
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Shortness of Breath
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SOP
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Standard Operating Procedure
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SpO2
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Saturation percentage of Oxygen- 97% of RBC are full saturated with oxygen
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START
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Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
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STD
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Sexually Transmitted Disease
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STI
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Sexually Transmitted Infection
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sub-q
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subcutaneous- just under the skin, an injection also SC or SQ
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TC
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Traffic Collision
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TIA
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Transient Ischemic Attack
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TIC
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Tenderness, Instability, Crepitus- mnemonic used during pt assessment
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TKO
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To Keep Open- IV term for minimal flow, 30 microdrips a minute
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TM
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Transmucosal- nitrospray is applied
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URI
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Upper Respiratory Tract Infection- also URTI
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UTI
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Urinary Tract Infection
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VRE
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Vanocomycin Resistant Enterococcus
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y/o
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years old
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