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346 Cards in this Set
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AAA |
Abdominal aortic aneurysm |
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A & B |
Assault and battery |
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A & OX [123] |
Alert and oriented times 1 or 2 or 3 |
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Abd |
Abdomen |
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AC |
Antecubital |
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ABG |
Arterial blood gas |
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AED |
Automatic external defibrillator |
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A.Fib., AF |
Atrial fibrillation |
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AFL |
Atrial flutter |
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AIDS |
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
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AKA |
Above-the-knee amputation |
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a.m. |
Before noon |
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AMA |
Against medical advice |
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amb |
Ampule |
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AMI |
Acute myocardial infarction |
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AP |
Anterior-Posterior |
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AOTB |
Alcohol odor to breath |
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ARF |
Ambulance report form |
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ANT |
Anterior |
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ASA |
Aspirin |
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ASHD |
Arteriosclerotic heart disease |
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A. tach |
Atrial tachycardia |
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Before |
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@ |
At |
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bid |
Twice a day |
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bicarb. |
Bicarbonate |
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bilat. |
Bilateral |
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BKA |
Below the knee amputation |
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BLS |
Basic life support |
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BM |
Bowel movement |
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BP |
Blood pressure |
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Bright R.B.P.R. |
Bright red blood per rectum |
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Dark R.B.P.R. |
Dark red blood per rectum |
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bpm |
Beats per minute |
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BOW |
Bag of water |
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BS |
Breath sounds |
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BSA |
Body surface area |
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BVM |
Bag/valve/mask |
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With |
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C |
Celsius |
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Cervical vertebrae 1 to 7 |
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CA |
Castle Medical Center |
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Ca |
Cancer, Calcium |
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CABG |
Coronary artery bypass graft |
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CaCl |
Calcium chloride |
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CAD |
Coronary artery disease, Computer aided dispatch |
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cc |
Cubic centimeter |
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c-collar |
Cervical collar |
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CCU |
Coronary Care Unit |
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CHB |
Complete heart block |
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CHF |
Congestive heart failure |
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clin. imp., (C.I.) |
clinical impression |
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cm |
Centimeter |
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c/o |
Complains of |
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commo |
Communication |
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COPD |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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Carbon dioxide |
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C.P. |
Chest pain, cerebral palsy |
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CPA |
Cardiopulmonary arrest |
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CPR |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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CL |
Clear |
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c-section |
Cesarean section |
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CSF |
Cerebrospinal fluid |
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CXR |
Chest x-ray |
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CT scan |
Computerized axial tomography |
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CVA |
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
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Change |
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D/C |
Discharge |
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D&C |
Dilation and curettage |
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defib |
Defibrillation |
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DM |
Diabetes mellitus |
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DIER |
Died in emergency room |
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DOA |
Dead on Arrival |
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Decreased |
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DOE |
Dyspnea on exertion |
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DT's |
Delirium tremens |
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DP |
Dorsalis pedis [pulses] |
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Dr. |
Doctor |
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DSG |
Dressing |
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DSD |
Dry sterile dressing |
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D5W |
5% dextrose in water |
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Dx |
Diagnosis |
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EBL |
Estimated blood loss |
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ECG, EKG |
Electrocardiogram |
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ED |
Emergency department |
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EDC |
Estimated date of confinement |
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EMD |
Electromechanical dissociation |
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EMS |
Emergency Medical Services |
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EMSS |
Emergency Medical Services System |
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EMT |
Emergency medical technician |
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EOA |
Esophageal obturator Airway |
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EOM |
Extraocular movements |
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ESRD |
End-stage renal disease |
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Epi |
Epinephrine |
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EPS |
Extra pyramidal side effects |
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ER |
Emergency room |
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E.S.O. |
Extended standing orders |
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ETA |
Estimated time of arrival |
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ET tube CO2 monitor |
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ETOH |
Ethyl alcohol |
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ET (ETT) |
Endotracheal tube |
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Not equal |
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= |
Equal |
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F |
Fahrenheit |
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FB |
Foreign body |
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FHTs |
Fetal heart tones |
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ft, ' |
Foot, feet |
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Female |
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FUO |
Fever of Unknown Origin |
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Fx |
Fracture |
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g1, g2 |
Gravida 1, gravida 2, etc. |
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g1, p2 |
Gravida 1, para 2 [ 3 pregnancies, 2 births] |
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gal |
Gallon |
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GI |
Gastrointestinal |
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gm |
Gram |
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GCS |
Glasgow Coma Scale |
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GSW |
Gunshot wound |
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gtt |
Drops |
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> |
Greater than |
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Going or leading to |
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HA |
Headache |
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HAZMAT |
Hazardous materials |
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HBP |
High blood pressure |
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Hydrogen peroxide |
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HCO3 |
Bicarbonate |
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HCTZ |
Hydrochlorothiazide |
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HFD |
Honolulu Fire Department |
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HIV |
Human immunodeficiency virus |
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hosp |
Hospital |
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H/O |
History of |
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HPD |
Honolulu Police Department |
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HR |
Heart rate |
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HTN |
Hypertension |
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Hypervent |
Hyperventilation syndrome |
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Hx |
History |
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Water |
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IC |
Intracranial |
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ICB |
Intracranial bleed |
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ICD |
Internal cardiac defibrillator |
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ICS |
Incident command system |
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ICP |
Intracranial pressure |
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ICU |
Intensive Care Unit |
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ID |
Identification |
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IM |
Intramuscular |
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imp |
Impression |
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in, " |
Inch |
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Increased |
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IO |
Introsseous |
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IPPB |
Intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
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IUP |
Intrauterine pregnancy |
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IV |
Intravenous |
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IVR |
Idio-ventricular rhythm |
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IVP |
Intravenous push |
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Jct |
Junction |
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JVD |
Jugular vein distention |
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JR |
Junctional rhythm |
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KED |
Kendricks extrication device |
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K+ |
Potassium |
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kg |
Kilogram |
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KH |
Kahuku Hospital |
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KI |
Kaiser Hospital |
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KP |
Kapiolani Women's and Children's Hospital |
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KU |
Kuakini Medical Center |
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KVO |
Keep vein open |
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L |
Liter |
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LAD |
Left axis deviation |
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L/m |
Liters per minute |
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Lac |
Laceration |
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lb |
Pound |
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lat |
Lateral |
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LBBB |
Left bundle branch block |
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LBP |
Low back pain |
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LCA |
Left coronary artery |
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L&D |
Labor and delivery |
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lg |
Large |
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Lido |
Lidocaine |
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LLL |
Left lower lobe [lung] |
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LLQ |
Lower left quadrant |
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LMP |
Last menstrual period |
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LOC |
Level of consciousness/Loss of consciousness |
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L, Lt |
Left |
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LUL |
Left upper lobe [lung] |
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LUQ |
Left upper quadrant |
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< |
Less than |
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Male |
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Lyte |
Electrolyte |
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MAE |
Moves all extremities |
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MAST |
Military assistance to safety and traffic, Military [medical] anti-shock trouser |
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max |
Maximum |
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M.D. |
Doctor of Medicine |
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ME |
Medical examiner |
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mEq |
Milliequivalent |
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mg |
Milligram |
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mg% |
Milligrams per centimeter |
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MI |
Myocardial infarction |
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MICT |
Mobile intensive care technician |
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mid |
Middle |
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min. |
Minute |
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ml |
Milliliter |
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mm |
Millimeter |
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mmHg |
Millimeter of mercury |
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mo [s] |
Month [s] |
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MS |
Morphine sulfate |
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M/S |
Medical / Surgical |
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MT |
M.A.S.T. transport |
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MVC |
Motor vehicle crash |
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N/A |
Not applicable |
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NaC1 |
Sodium chloride (normal saline) |
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NAD |
No acute distress |
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NaHCO3 |
Sodium bicarbonate |
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NC |
Nasal cannula |
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Na+ |
Sodium |
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N.p. |
Nasal prongs |
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N Perf |
Non-Perfusing |
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N/D |
Not done |
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neg |
Negative |
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NG |
Nasogastric |
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NKDA |
No known drug allergies |
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NL |
Normal |
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no. |
Number |
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NPA |
Nasopharyngeal Airway |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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NS |
Normal saline |
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NSR |
Normal sinus rhythm |
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NTG |
Nitroglycerin |
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N/V |
Nausea and vomiting |
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None, negative, without |
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O2 |
Oxygen |
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OB |
Obstetrics |
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OB-GYN |
Obstetrics & Gynecology |
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OD |
Overdose |
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o.d. |
Right eye |
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OPA |
Oropharyngeal Airway |
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OR |
Operating room |
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o.s. |
Left eye |
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OTC |
Over the counter, non-prescription |
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o.u. |
Both eyes |
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oz |
Ounce |
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After |
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P |
Pulse |
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PAC |
Premature atrial contraction |
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palp |
Palpation |
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para |
Number of live births |
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PCN |
Penicillin |
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PD |
Police Department |
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P.E. |
Physical examination, Pulmonary embolus |
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PEEP |
Positive end expiratory pressure |
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PEA |
Pulseless electrical activity |
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PID |
Pelvic inflammatory disease |
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p.m. |
Post meridian [after noon] |
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PM |
Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi |
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POST |
Posterior |
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PMD |
Private medical doctor |
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PMH |
Past medical history |
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PND |
Paroxysmal nocturnal disease |
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po |
By mouth |
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postop |
Postoperative |
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POST |
Posterior |
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pr |
Per rectum |
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POV |
Persons own vehicle |
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PRN |
As needed |
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PSVT |
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia |
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PTSD |
Post-traumatic stress disorder |
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PUD |
Peptic ulcer disease |
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PVC |
Premature ventricular contraction |
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Every |
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qd |
Once a day |
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q2h |
Every 2 hours |
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qid |
4 times a day |
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QU |
Queen's Medical Center |
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qt |
Quart |
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RAD |
Right Axis deviation |
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RBBB |
Right bundle branch block |
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RCA |
Right coronary artery |
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resp |
Respiratory |
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RLL |
Right lower lobe [lung] |
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RLQ |
Right lower quadrant |
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R/O |
Rule out |
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RF |
Refused treatment |
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ROM |
Range of motion |
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RN |
Registered nurse |
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RR |
Respiratory rate |
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Right |
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RUL |
Right upper lobe [lung] |
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RUQ |
Right upper quadrant |
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RTN |
Return |
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Rx |
Treatment |
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Rxn |
Reaction |
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s |
Without |
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SB |
Straub |
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SC |
Scene |
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sec [s] |
Second [s] |
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semi |
Half |
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SF |
St. Francis Hospital |
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SIDS |
Sudden infant death syndrome |
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s. brady, SB |
Sinus bradycardia |
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sl |
Sublingual |
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sm |
Small |
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SVT |
Supra ventricular tachycardia |
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S/P |
Status post |
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S.O. |
Standing orders |
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SOB |
Shortness of breath |
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sol |
Solution |
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SR |
Sinus rhythm |
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sq, sc |
Subcutaneous |
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SROM |
Spontaneous rupture of membranes |
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ST |
Standby |
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SR |
Standby response |
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SFW |
St. Francis West Hospital |
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Sx |
Signs, symptoms |
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ST, S-tach |
Sinus tach |
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STAT |
Now, immediately |
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Thoracic vertebrae 1 to 12 |
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Tylenol with codeine #3 or #4 |
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TB |
Tuberculosis |
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tbsp |
Tablespoon |
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temp |
Temperature |
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TIA |
Transient ischemic attack |
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tid |
Three times a day |
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TKO |
To keep open |
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TMJ |
Temporomandibular joint |
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T-port |
Transport |
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TR |
Tripler Army Medical Center |
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T/R |
Treated and released |
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URI |
Upper respiratory infection |
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UTI |
Urinary tract infection |
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V+D |
Vomiting and diarrhea |
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VF, V-fib. |
Ventricular fibrillation |
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v.s. |
Vital signs |
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V-tach, VT |
Ventricular tachycardia |
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WCCHC, WI |
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Care Clinic |
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WH, WGH |
Wahiawa General Hospital |
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wt |
Weight |
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w/s |
Watt - second |
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Without |
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y.o. |
Year old |
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yr |
Year |
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1° |
First degree |
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2° |
Second degree |
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3° |
Third degree |
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Supine |
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Full fowler's position |
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Semi-fowler's position |
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Standing |
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Sitting |
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Then |
