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SD

Sub dermal

SL

Sublingual

KVO

Keep vein open

PO

Per os

NPO

Nill per os

AC

Anticibum

PC

Postcibum

tsf

tea spoon ful 5cc

Tsf

Table spoon 15cc

Qd

Daily

B.i.d

Twice a day

P.R.N

Pro re nata= as needed

CVP

Central vein pressure

DVT

Deep venous Thrombosis

OB

Occult blood = blood in the feces