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Triangle |
Change |
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ã |
Before |
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A&O |
Alert and oriented |
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A Fib |
Atrial Fibrillation |
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AAA |
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
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Abd |
Abdomen, Abdominal |
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ABC |
Airway, breathing, circulation |
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ABG |
Arterial blood pressure |
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abnl |
Abnormal |
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ABX |
Antibiotics |
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ACLS |
Advanced cardiac life support |
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ADD |
Attention Deficit Disorder |
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ADH |
Antidiuretic Hormone |
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ADLs |
Activities of daily living |
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ADHD |
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
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AED |
Automated external defibrillator |
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AICD |
Automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator |
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AIDS |
Aquired immune deficiency Syndrome |
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ALS |
Advanced life support |
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AM |
Morning |
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AMA |
Against Medical Advice |
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Amb |
Ambulate |
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AMI |
Acute myocardial infarction |
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Ant |
Anterior |
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APAP |
Acetaminophen |
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APGAR |
Apearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration (to assess newborns) |
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APN |
Advanced practice nurse |
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ARF |
Acute Renal Failure |
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ARDS |
Acute respiratory distress syndrome |
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ASA |
Acetylsalicylic Acid |
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ASAP |
As soon as possible |
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ASCVD |
Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease |
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at/nc |
atraumatic normocephalic |
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BAC |
Blood alcohol content |
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BBB |
Bundle branch Block |
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BC |
Blood culture |
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BIB |
Brought in by |
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bid |
Twice daily |
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bilat |
Bilateral |
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BiPAP |
Bilevel positive airway pressure |
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BM |
Bowel Movement |
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BNP |
Brain natriuretic peptide |
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BP |
Blood Pressure |
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BPH |
Benign prostatic hyperplasia |
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BPM |
Beats per minute |
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BRB |
Bright right blood |
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BS |
Blood sugar, bowel sounds, breath sounds |
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BSA |
Body surface area |
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BTL |
Bilateral tubal ligation |
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BUN |
Blood Urea Nitrogen |
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bvm |
Bag valve mask |
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bvm |
bag valve mask |
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Bx |
Biopsy |
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c |
With |
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c diff |
clostridium difficile |
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Ca |
Cancer, Carcinoma |
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Ca++ |
Calcium |
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CABG |
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft |
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CAD |
Coronary Artery Disease |
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cap |
Community aquired pneumonia |
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CAT or CT |
Computed axial tomography |
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cath |
Catheter |
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CBC |
Complete blood count: WBC - High - infection Hgb. - low. -anemia Hct - low. -anemia Plt. -low -prone to bleeding |
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CBD
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Common Bile Duct |
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cc |
Cubic centimeter |
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CCE |
Clubbing, cyanosis, edema |
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CCU |
Critical care unit |
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cdi |
Clean, dry, intact |
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CDU |
Clinical Decisions Unit |
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CHF |
Congestive Heart Failure |
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CHI |
Closed head injury |
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CK |
Creatine kinase |
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CKD |
Chronic kidney disease |
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CKMB |
Creatine kinase mb isoenzyme |
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CLL |
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia |
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CMP |
Complete metabolic panel |
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cm |
Centimeter |
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CMS |
Circulation motor sensory |
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CMT |
Cervical motion tenderness |
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CNA |
Certified nursing assistant |
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CNS |
Central nervous system |
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c/o |
Complains of |
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CO |
Carbon monoxide |
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CO2 |
Carbon dioxide |
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Coag |
Coagulation |
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COPD |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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CP |
Chest pain; cerebral palsy |
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CPAP |
Continuous positive airway pressure |
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CPK |
Creatine phosphokinase |
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CPOE |
Computerized physician order entry |
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CPR |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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CPS |
Child protective services |
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Creat |
Creatinine |
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CRP |
C-reactive protein |
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CRF |
Chronic renal insufficiency |
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C-section |
Caesarean Section |
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C-Spine |
Cervical Spine |
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CSF |
Cerebrospinal Fluid |
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CTA |
Clear to auscultation; Computed tomography angiography |
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CV |
Cardiovascular |
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CVA |
Cerebrovascular accident; Costovertebral Angle |
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CVD |
Cardiovascular Disease |
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c/w |
Consistent with |
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CX |
Culture |
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CXR |
Chest X-ray |
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D5W |
5% dextrose in water |
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DC |
Discontinue |
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D/C |
Discharge |
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D&C |
Dilation and Curettage |
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DDD |
Degenerative Disc Disease |
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DDx |
Differential diagnosis |
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Dig |
Digoxin |
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DIP |
Distal interphalangeal joint |
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Dispo |
Disposition |
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DJD |
Degenerative Joint Disease |
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DKA |
Diabetic Ketoacidosis |
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DM |
Diabetes Mellitus |
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DNR |
Do not resuscitate |
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DO |
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
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DOA |
Dead on arrival |
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DOB |
Date of birth |
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DOE |
Dyspnea on exertion |
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DP |
Dorsalis pedis |
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DTR |
Deep tendon reflex |
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DTs |
Delirium Tremens |
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DVT |
Deep vein thrombosis |
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Dx |
Diagnosis |
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DZ |
Disease |
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EAC |
External auditory canal |
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ECHO |
Echocardiogram |
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E. coli |
Escherichia coli |
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ED |
Emergency Department |
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EDD |
Expected date of delivery |
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EEG |
Electroencephalogram |
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EENT |
Eyes, ears, nose, throat |
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EF |
Ejection fraction |
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EGD |
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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EJ |
External jugular |
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EKG ; ECG |
Electrocardiogram |
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EMR |
Electronic medical record |
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EMS |
Emergency Medical Services |
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EMT |
Emergency Medical Technician |
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EMTALA |
Emergency medical treatment and active labor act |
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ENT |
Ears, nose, and throat |
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EOM |
Extraocular Movement |
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EOMI |
Extraocular Movement intact |
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Epi |
Epinephrine |
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ERCP |
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
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ESR |
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
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ESRD |
End stage renal disease |
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ETA |
Estimated time of arrival |
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et. al. |
and others |
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EtOH |
Alcohol |
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ETT |
Endotracheal tube |
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Ext |
Extremities |
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FAS |
Fetal alcohol syndrome |
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FAST |
Focused assessment with sonography for trauma |
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FB |
Foreign Body |
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Fe |
Iron |
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Fem-pop |
Femoropopliteal bypass surgery |
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FHx |
Family history |
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FHT |
Fetal heart tones |
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FFP |
Fresh frozen plasma |
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FOS |
Full of **** (stool) |
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Freq |
Frequency |
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FROM |
Full range of motion |
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FSBG |
Finger-stick blood sugar |
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Fx |
Fracture |
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GB |
Gallbladder |
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GC |
Gonorrhea |
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GCS |
Glasgow coma scale |
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GERD |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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GFR |
Glomerular filtration rate |
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GI |
Gastrointestinal |
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Gavida/Para |
G/P |
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GSW |
Gun shot wound |
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gtts |
Drops (from Latin guttae) |
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G-tube |
Gastronomy tube |
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GU |
Genitourinary |
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GYN |
Gynecology |
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H&H |
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit |
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H&P |
History and Physical |
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H2O |
Water |
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HA |
Headache |
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HBP |
High Blood Pressure |
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HCO3 |
Bicarbonate |
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Hct |
Hematocri |
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HEENT |
Head, ears, eyes, nose, throat |
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Hep B |
Hepatitis B |
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Hgb |
Hemoglobin |
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HI |
Homicidal Ideation |
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HIV |
Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
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HOCM |
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy |
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HPI |
History of present illness |
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HPV |
Human papillomavirus |
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HR |
Heart Rate |
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hr |
Hours |
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HSV |
Herpes simplex virus |
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HTN |
Hypertension |
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Hx |
History |
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I&D |
Incision and drainage |
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I&O |
Intake and output |
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IBS |
Irritable bowel syndrome |
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ICD-10 |
International Classification of Disease |
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ICH |
Intracranial hemorrhage |
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ICU |
Intensive care unit |
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ID |
Infectious disease |
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IDDM |
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
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IHSS |
Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis |
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IM |
Intramuscular |
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INR |
International normalized ratio |
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IO |
Intraosseous infusion |
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IP |
Interphalangeal joint |
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IUP |
Intrauterine pregnancy |
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IV |
Intravenous |
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IVC |
Inferior vena cava |
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IVPB |
Intravenous piggyback |
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IVCD |
Intraventricular conduction delay |
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JACHO |
Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations |
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JVD |
Jugular venous distension |
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KCL |
Potassium Chloride |
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K+ |
Potassium |
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KVO |
Keep vein open |
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L&D |
Labor and Delivery |
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Lac |
Laceration |
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LAD |
Left anterior descending; Left axis deviation |
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LBBB |
Left bundle branch block |
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Lab |
Laboratory |
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LAE |
Left atrial enlargement |
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LAFB |
Left anterior fascicular block |
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LBP |
Low back pain |
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Lbs |
Pounds |
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LCA |
Left coronary artery |
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LDL |
Low density lipoprotein |
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LFT |
Liver function test |
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LLE |
Left lower extremity |
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LLL |
Left lower lobe |
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LLQ |
Left lower Quadrant |
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LMA |
Laryngeal mask airway |
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LMP |
Last menstrual period |
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LNMP |
Last normal menstrual period |
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LOC |
Loss of consciousness |
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LOS |
Length of stay |
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LP |
Lumbar puncture |
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LUE |
Left upper extremity |
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LUL |
Left upper lobe |
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LUQ |
Left upper quadrant |
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LVAD |
Left ventricular assistance device |
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LVH |
Left ventricular hypertrophy |
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LWBS |
Left without being seen |
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lymphs |
Lymphocytes |
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Lytes |
Electrolytes |
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MAE |
MO |
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MCA |
Motorcycle Accident |
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mcg |
Microgram |
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MCP |
Metacarpophalangeal join |
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MD |
Medical Doctor |
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Meds |
Medications |
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mets |
Metastases |
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mg |
Milliliter |
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MMR |
Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine |
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mod |
Moderate |
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MR |
Mental Retardation |
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MRA |
Magnetic resonance angiography |
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MRI |
Magnetic resonance imaging |
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MRSA |
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
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MS |
Multiple sclerosis |
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MSE |
Mental status examination |
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MTP |
Metatarsalphalangeal joint |
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MVA or MVC |
Motor vehicle accident/collision |
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MVP |
Mitral valve prolapse |
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NA |
Not applicable |
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Na+ |
Sodium |
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NaCl |
Sodium Chloride |
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NAD |
No acute distress |
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NG tube |
Nasogastric tube |
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NH |
Nursing home |
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NIDDM |
Non-Insulin dependent diabetes Mellitus |
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NKA |
No known allergies |
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NKDA |
No known drug allergies |
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nl |
Normal |
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NPO |
Nil Per Os (Nothing by mouth) |
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NRB |
Non-rebreather mask |
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NSAID |
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug |
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NSR |
Normal sinus rythm |
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NSTEMI |
Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction |
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NTG |
Nitroglycerin |
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N/V |
Nausea and vomiting |
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NVD |
Nausea,Vomiting, and Diarrhea |
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O&P |
Ova and parasites |
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O2 |
Oxygen |
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O2Sat |
Oxygen Saturation |
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OA |
Osteoarthritis |
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OBGYN |
Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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OD |
Overdose or oculus dexter (right eye) |
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OE |
Otitis externa |
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OG tube |
Orogastric tube |
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OM |
Otitis media |
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Onc |
oncology |
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OP |
oropharynx |
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OR |
Operating Room |
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ORIF |
Open reduction wirh internal fixarion |
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Ortho |
Orthopedic surgery |
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OS |
Oculus Sinister |
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OSHA |
Occupational Health and Safety administration |
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OTC |
Over the counter |
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P |
Post, After |
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PA |
Physcian Assistant |
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PAC |
Premature atrial contraction |
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PACS |
Picture archiving and communications system |
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PALS |
Pediatric Advanced Life Support |
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Palp |
Palpitation |
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PCN |
Penicillin |
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pCO2 |
Partial pressure carbon dioxide |
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PCOS |
Polycystic ovarian syndrome |
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PCP |
Primary care physician |
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PE |
Pulminary embolism; Physical examination |
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PEA |
Pulseless electrical activity |
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Peds |
Pediatrics |
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PEEP |
Positive end expiratory pressure |
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PEG tube |
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube |
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PERRLA |
Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light accommodation |
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PET |
Positive-emmision tomography |
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pH |
Hydrogen ion Composition |
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PICC |
Peripherally inserted central catheter |
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PICU |
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit |
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PID |
Pelvic inflammatory disease |
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PIP |
Proximal interphalangeal joint |
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PKD |
Polycystic Kidney disease |
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PM |
Post meridiem |
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PMD |
Private medical doctor |
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PMH |
Past medical history |
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PNA |
Pneumonia |
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PND |
Paroxysmal nocturnal disease; post nasal drip |
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PO |
Per os (by mouth) |
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pO2 |
Partial pressure of oxygen |
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POC |
Products of conception |
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Post. |
Posterior |
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Post-op |
Postoperative |
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PPD |
Packs per day; purified protien derivative (tuberculosis test) |
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PPI |
Proton pump inhibitor |
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PR |
Per rectum |
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PRBC |
Packed red blood cells |
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Pre-op |
Preoperative |
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prn |
pro re nata (as needed) |
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PSH |
Past surgical history |
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PSVT |
Paroxysmal superventricular tachycardia |
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Psych |
Psychiatry, Psychiatric |
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pt |
Patient |
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PT |
Physical therapy; Prothrombin time |
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PTA |
Prior to arrival |
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PTSD |
Posttraumatic stress disorder |
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PTT |
Partial thromboplastin time |
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ptx |
Pneumothorax |
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PUD |
Peptic ulcer disease |
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PVC |
Premature Ventricular Contraction |
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PVD |
Peripheral Vascular Disease |
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PVT |
Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia |
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q |
Every |
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q2h |
Every 2 hours |
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qd |
Every day (dont use) |
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qh |
Every hour |
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qhs |
At every bedtime |
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QI |
Quality improvement |
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qid |
Four times a day |
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qod |
Every other day (do not use) |
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qoh |
Every other hour |
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qon |
Every other night |
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RA |
Room air; rheumatoid arthritis |
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RAD |
Reactive airway disease, right axis deviation |
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RBBB |
Right bundle branch block |
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RBC |
Red blood cells |
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RCA |
Right coronary artery |
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Re: |
Regarding |
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Resp |
Respirations |
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Rh(-) |
Rhesus factor negative |
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Rh(+) |
Rhesus positive |
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RICE |
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation |
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RLE |
Right lower extremity |
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RLL |
Right lower lobe |
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RLQ |
Right lower quadrant |
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RN |
Registered nurse |
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q |
Every |
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q2h |
Every 2 hours |
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qd |
Every day (do not use) |
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qh |
Every hour |
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qhs |
At every bedtime |
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QI |
Quality improvement |
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qid |
Four times a day |
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qod |
Every other day (do not use) |
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qoh |
Every other hour |
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qon |
Every other night |
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RA |
Room air; rheumatoid arthrits |
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RAD |
Reactive airway disease |
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RBBB |
Right bundle branch block |
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RBC |
Red blood cells |
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RCA |
Right coronary artery |
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Re: |
Regarding |
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Resp |
Respirations |
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Rh(-) |
Rhesus factor negative |
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Rh(+) |
Rhesus positive |
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RICE |
Rest, ice, compression, elevation |
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RLE |
Right Lower extremity |
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RLL |
ight Lower lobe |
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RLQ |
ight Lower quadrant |
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RN |
Registered nurse |
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R/O
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Rule Out |
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ROM |
Range Of Motion |
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ROS |
Review of Systems |
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RR |
Respiratory rate |
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RRR |
Regular rate and Rythm |
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RSI |
Rapid sequence induction |
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RSV
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Respiratory syncytial virus |
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RT
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Respiratory therapy |
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RUE |
Right Upper Extremity |
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RUL |
Right Upper Lobe |
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RUQ |
Right Upper Quadrant |
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Rx
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Prescription |
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s
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without
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S1S2
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First Heart sound, Second heart sound |
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SAH |
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
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saO2
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arterial oxygen saturation
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SARS |
Severe acute respiratory syndrome |
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SBO |
Small bowell obstruction |
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Sed rate |
erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
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Segs |
Segmented Cells / Neutrophils |
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SHx |
Social History |
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SI |
Suicidal Ideation |
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SIDS |
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome |
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SL |
Sublingual |
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SLE |
Systemic lupus erythematosus |
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SLR
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Straight Leg Raise |
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SNF
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Skilled Nursing Facility |
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SOAAP |
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
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SOB
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Shortness of Breath |
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S/P
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Status Post |
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SSS |
Sick sinus syndrome |
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STD or STI |
Sexually Transmitted Infection |
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STEMI
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ST elevation MI |
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Strep |
Streptococcus |
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STS
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Soft tissue swelling |
|
|
Subq |
Subcutaneous |
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SVC |
Superior vena cava |
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SVT
|
Supra Ventricular Tachycardia |
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Sx
|
Symptoms |
|
|
Sz |
Seizure |
|
|
T3
|
Triiodothyronine |
|
|
T4
|
Thyroxine |
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