glossary-of-medical-abbreviations

Glossary of medical abbreviations

• a̅ = before (from Latin "ante")
• accel = acceleration
• A&P = anterior & posterior
• A.M. = before noon
• A/G = Albumin globulin ratio
• A2 = Aortic Second sound
• AA = Acute Appendectomy
• aa = of each, equal parts
• AAT = ambulate as tolerated
• AB = abortion
• abd = abdomen
• ABG = arterial blood gases
• Abn = abnormal
• ABW = adjusted body weight
• AC = Air Contrast
• A-C = Acromio-clavicular
• ACL = Anterior Cruciate Ligament
• ad = lib as much as needed, as desired
• ADH = anti-diuretic hormone
• ADL = Activities of daily living
• adm = admission
• AFB = acid-fast bacilli
• AFI = Amnitotic fluid index
• AFib = atrial fibrillation
• AFP = alpha fetaprotein
• AGA = Appropriate for gestational age
• agit. = shake or stir
• AgNo3 = Silver Nitrate
• AIDS = Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• AK = above-knee
• AKA = above-knee amputation
• AKI = acute kidney injury
• Alb = Albuterol
• alb. = albumin
• ALD = alcoholic liver disease
• ALS = amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• alt. = alternate, alternating
• AMA = Against Medical Advice
• AMB = ambulatory
• AMI = Acute Myocardial Infarction
• amnio = amniocentesis
• amp = ampule
• amt. = amount
• AMU = Acute Medical Unit
• ant. = anterior
• ante = before
• AODM = Adult Onset Diabetes Mellitus
• approx = approximately
• appt = appointment
• Appy = appendectomy
• aq = water
• aq. = dest distilled water
• ARDS = Adult respiratory distress syndrome
• AROM = Artificial rupture of membranes
• ASA = Aspirin
• ASCVD = Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
• ASD = atrial septal defect
• ASHD = arteriosclerotic heart disease
• ASIS = anterior superior iliac spine
• asst = assistance
• ASU = Acute Surgical Unit
• ATach = Atrial Tachycardia
• Aug = Augmentation
• AV = atriovenous
• avg = average
• AVN = atrioventricular node
• AVSS = afebrile, vital signs stable
• b.i.d. = twice daily
• B.O.M. = bilateral otitis media
• B1 = thiamin
• B2 = Riboflavin
• BBB = Bundle Branch Block
• BE = barium enema
• BF = breast feeding
• bil. = bilateral
• bili = bilirubin
• BK = below-knee
• BKA = Below knee amputation
• Bl. = bleeding
• BM = Bowel Movement
• BMI = Body Mass Index
• BMP = Basic Metabolic Panel
• BMR = basal metabolic rate
• BOA = born out of asepsis
• BOM = Bilateral Otitis Media
• BOW = Bag of Water
• BP = blood pressure
• BPH = benign prostatic hypertrophy
• BPP = Biophysical Profile
• BR = Bathroom
• brady = bradycardia
• BRB = bright red blood
• Brk = Bronkosol
• BRP = bathroom privileges
• BS = blood sugar
• BSA = body surface area
• BSC = bedside commode
• BSE = breast self-exam
• BSER = brain stem evoked response
• BSN = Bachelor of Science, Nursing
• BSO = bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
• BST = Breast stimulation test
• BUE = bilateral upper extremity
• BUN = blood urea nitrogen
• BVM = bag value mask
• BVT = bag value tube
• Bx = biopsy
• C̅ = with
• C = centigrade
• C&S = culture and sensitivity
• c&v = cupping & vibration
• C.O. = Cardiac output
• C.S.M. = circulation, sensation and motion
• c/o = complaining of
• C/S = Cesarean section
• C/W = consistent with
• CA = carcinoma, cancer
• Ca++ = Calcium
• CABG = coronary artery bypass graft
• CAD = coronary artery disease
• Cal = calorie
• CAN = cord around neck
• Caps = capsule
• CAT = Computerized Axial Tomography
• cath = catheterization
• CBC = complete blood count
• CBR = complete bed rest
• CBS = chronic brain syndrome
• CCU = Coronary Care Unit
• CDC = Center for Disease Control
• CEA = carcinoembryonic antigen
• cm. = centimeter
• CHB = complete heart block
• CHD = Congenital heart disease
• CHF = Congestive Heart Failure
• chg = change
• chol = cholesterol
• CI = coronary insufficiency
• circ. = circumcision
• cl = clear
• CL = chloride
• Cl. = Liq. clear liquids
• Cl. = Time clotting time
• cldy = cloudy
• cm = H20 centimeters of water pressure
• CMML = Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
• CMS = Circulation, motion, and sensation
• CNA = certified nurses aide
• CNS = central nervous system
• CO2 = carbon dioxide
• cocci = coccidioidomycosis
• comp. = compound
• conc. = concentrated
• conf = conference
• cong = congested
• cont. = continued
• Cont.aero = Continuous Aerosol
• COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• CPAP = continuous positive airway pressure
• CPD = cephalopelvic disproportion
• CPK = creatinine phosphokinase
• CPM = continuous passive motion
• CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• CPT = Chest Physiotherapy
• CRAMS = Circulation, Respiration, Abdomen, Motor, Speech
• CRNA = Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• CRP = C-Reactive protein
• CS = Central Supply
• CSF = cerebrospinal fluid
• CSP = Central Sterile Processing
• CST = contraction stimulation test
• CT = computerized tomography
• CTA = clear to auscultation
• ctx = cervical traction
• Cu = copper
• cu. = mm. cubic millimeter
• CV = cardiovascular
• CVA = cerebrovascular accident
• CVC = central venous catheter
• CVP = central venous pressure
• CXR = chest x-ray
• CTR = Carpal tunnel release
• D&C = dilatation and curettage
• D.O.E. = dyspnea on exertion
• D.O.S. = Day of surgery
• D.R. = Delivery Room
• D.T. = delirium tremens
• D.W. = distilled water
• d/c-dc = discontinue
• D/RL = dextrose and Ringer’s Lactate
• D/W = dextrose and water
• D5LR = 5 percent dextrose Lactated Ringers
• D5W = 5% dextrose in water
• DAT = diet as tolerated
• DBP = diastolic blood pressure
• DDI = dressing dry & intact
• Decel = decleeration
• decr = decrease or diminish
• decub = decubitus
• defib = defibrillation
• dept = department
• DES = Diethylstilbestrol
• dev = seq developmental sequences
• DFA = diet for age
• diag = diagnosis
• diam = diameter
• DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
• dil. = dilute or dissolve
• DIP = distal interphalangeal joint
• disch = discharge
• DISH = Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
• disp = dispense
• div = divide
• DJD = Degenerative Joint Disease
• DKA = Diabetic Ketoacidosis
• DLCO = Diffusion capacity of lung
• DM = Diabetes Mellitus
• DME = Durable medical equipment
• DNR = Do not resuscitate
• DO = Doctor of Osteopathy
• DOA = Dead on Arrival
• DOB = Date of Birth
• DR = Doctor
• dr. = dram
• drng = drainage
• drsg = dressing
• DSD = dry sterile dressing
• DSE = daily skills evaluation
• DU = duodenal ulcer
• DUB = dysfunctional uterine bleeding
• DVT = Deep Venous Thrombosis
• DX = Diagnosis
• E. = Coli Escherichia coli
• e.g. = for example
• E.S. = electrical stimulation
• EBL = Estimated blood loss
• ECCE = Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
• ECG = Electrocardiogram
• ED = Emergency Department
• EDC = Estimated date of confinement
• EDC = Estimated date of conception
• EDD = end diastolic diameter
• EDP = end diastolic pressure
• EEG = Electroencephalogram
• EENT = Ears, eyes, nose & throat
• eff = effective
• EFM = external fetal monitor
• EGA = estimated gestational age
• EGD = esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• EKG = Electrocardiogram
• elix = elixir
• EMG = electromyogram
• Enf = Enfamil
• ENG = electronystagmography
• ENT = Ears, nose & throat
• EOA = esophageal obturator airway
• EOM = extraocular muscles
• EPID = epidural
• EPIS = episiotomy
• Eq = Su equipment set-up
• ERCP = endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
• ERV = expiratory reserve volume
• ESD = end systolic diameter
• ESR = Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
• est. = estimate
• ET = Endotracheal
• et. = and
• etiol = etiology
• ETOH = Ethyl alcohol
• ETT = endotracheal tube
• EUA = examination under anesthesia
• eval = evaluation
• ex = excision
• exer. = exercise
• Exp. = Expired
• Exp. = Lap Exploratory laparotomy
• expl. = exploratory
• ext. = external
• F = Fahrenheit
• F.F. = force fluids
• F.F.P. = fresh frozen plasma
• f.o.b. = foot of bed
• F/U = Follow-up
• FACH = forceps after coming head
• FAS = fetal alcohol syndrome
• FB = foreign body
• FBS = fasting blood sugar
• FDA = Food & Drug Administration
• fdg = feeding
• fe = female
• Fe = iron
• FH = family history
• FHM = fetal heart monitor
• FHR = fetal heart rate
• FHT = fetal heart tones
• Fi02 = oxygen percentage
• fib = fibrillation
• fl. = fluid
• Fl. = dr. fluid dram
• fl. = oz. fluid ounce
• FM = fetal movement
• FMC = Family Maternity Center
• FP = Family Practice
• FPL = flexor pollicus longus
• FRC = functional residual capacity
• Freq = frequency
• FSE = fetal scalp electrode
• FSH = follicle stimulating hormone
• ft. = foot
• FTSG = full-thickness skin graft
• FUO = fever of undetermined origin
• FVC = forced vital capacity
• FWB = full weight bearing
• fx = fracture
• G/S = glucose and saline
• G/W = glucose and water
• GA = gestational assessment
• gal = gallon
• gastroc = gastrocnemius
• GB = gallbladder
• GBS = Group B strep
• GDM = gestational diabetes mellitus
• GERD = gastro esophageal reflux disease
• GGT = gamma glutamyl transferase
• G-Hgb = glycosylated hemoglobin
• GI = gastrointestinal
• GLU = glucose
• glut = gluteal
• gm = gram
• gm% = grams percent
• GN = graduate nurse
• GPN = graduate practical nurse
• gr = grain
• Grav, = Gr Gravida
• gt = drop
• gtt = drops
• GTT = Glucose Tolerance Test
• GU = genitourinary
• GYN = gynecology
• H&H = Hemoglobin & Hematocrit
• H&L = heart and lungs
• H&P = history and physical
• H202 = hydrogen peroxide
• H2O = water
• HA = headache
• HAE = hearing aid evaluation
• HASHD = Hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease
• HAT = Hemovac Auto Transfuser
• HbA = glycosylated hemoglobin
• HBIG = Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
• HBP = High Blood Pressure
• HbSAb = Hepatitis B surface antibody
• HbSAg = Hepatitis B surface antigen
• HC = head circumference
• HCG = human chorionic gonadotropin
• HCO3 = bicarbonate
• HCVD = Hypertensive Cardiovascular disease
• HDL = high density liquid protein
• HEENT = head, eyes, ears, nose & throat
• HELLP = hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes & low platelet syndrome
• hemi = half
• Hep = B Hepatitis B
• Hep = L,HL Heparin lock
• HF = Heparin flush
• HFP = High Fowler’s position
• Hg = mercury
• Hgb = hemoglobin
• HHD = Hypertensive heart disease
• HHN = hand held nebulizer
• HIDA = hepato-iminodiacetic acid
• histo = histoplasmin
• HIV = Human Immunodeficiency virus
• HMD = Hyaline Membrane Disease
• HNP = herniated nucleus pulposus
• HOB = head of bed
• hp = hot pack
• HPI = history of present illness
• HPTN = hypertension
• HR = heart rate
• hr,h = hour
• HSP = Henoch-Schönlein purpura
• HSV = herpes simplex viruses
• HT = Hubbard Tank
• Ht. = height
• HTN = Hypertension
• HWP = home walking program
• hx = history
• hypo = hypodermically
• hyst. = hysterectomy
• I = Iodine
• I&D = incision and drainage
• I&O = intake and output
• i.e. = that is
• I.V. = intravenous
• I:E = Inspiratory time to Expiratory time ration
• IABP = Intra-aortic Balloon Pump
• IBW = Ideal Body Weight
• IC = intracardiac
• ICP = intracranial pressure
• ICPM = intracranial pressure monitoring
• ICU = Intensive Care Unit
• id. = the same
• IDDM = Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
• IDM = infant of diabetic mother
• IFM = internal fetal monitor
• IM = intramuscular
• IMI = Inferior Myocardial Infarction
• IMV = Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
• inc. = incontinent
• incr = increase
• Ind = induction
• indep = independent
• inf = infection
• init = initials
• inj = injection
• INR = International Normalization Ratio
• ins = insurance
• insp. = inspiratory
• instr. = instructions
• int. = internal
• invol = involuntary
• IOL = Intraocular lens
• IOP = intraocular pressure
• IP = inpatient
• IPG = Impedence Phlebograph
• IPPB = intermittent positive pressure breathing
• IQ = intelligence quotient
• IRV = inspiratory reserve volume
• IS = incentive spirometry
• iso = isoenzymeisol
• Isol. = isolation
• Isup = Isuprel
• ITP = Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
• IUC = intrauterine catheter
• IUD = intrauterine device
• IUGR = intrauterine growth retardation
• IUPC = intrauterine pressure catheter
• IVAC = intravenous infusion pump
• IVCD = intraventricular conduction defect
• IVP = intravenous pyelogram
• IVPB = intravenous piggyback
• IV-push = intravenous push
• IVU = intravenous urogram
• IWMI = Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction
• JDM = juvenile diabetes mellitus
• jt. = joint
• JVD = jugular vein distention
• JVP = jugular venous pulse
• K,K+ = potassium
• K.O. = keep open
• KCL = potassium chloride
• Kg = kilogram
• KI = potassium iodine
• KJ = knee jerks
• KLS = kidney, liver, spleen
• KPM = kilopound meter
• KUB = kidney, ureter, bladder
• Kv. = kilivolts
• KVO = keep vein open
• l = liter
• L = left
• LL = left lateral
• l&w = living and well
• L.E. = Lupus Erythematosis
• L.M.L. = left middle lobe
• L/D = Labor & Delivery
• L/S = lumbosacral
• L/S = ratio lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio
• LA = left arm
• LA = line left atrial line
• lab = laboratory
• lac = laceration
• LAC = long arm cast
• LAD = left anterior descending
• LAE = left atrial enlargement
• lang = language
• LAP = left atrial pressure
• LASER = light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
• lat = lateral
• LAT = left anterior thigh
• lb. = pound
• LBBB = left bundle branch block
• LBP = low blood pressure
• LBW = low birth weight
• LCL = lateral cruciate ligament
• LD = left deltoid
• LDH = lactic dehydrogenase
• LDL = low density liquid protein
• LDR = Labor Delivery Recovery
• LDRP = Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum
• LE = lower extremity
• LEEP = Loop electrocautery excision procedure
• LFA(RFA) = left frontoanterior (right)
• LFP = (RFP) left frontoposterior (right)
• LFT = (RFT) left frontotransverse (right)
• LG = left gluteus
• lg. = large
• LGA = large for gestational age
• liq. = liquid
• LKS = liver, kidneys, spleen
• LL = Left lateral
• LLC = long leg cast
• LLE = left lower extremity
• LLL = left lower lobe
• LLQ = left lower quadrant of abdomen
• LLSB = lower left sternal border
• LMA = (RMA) left mentoanterior (right)
• LML = left medial lateral
• LMP = last menstrual period
• LMT = (RMT) left mentotransverse (right)
• LOA = Left Occiput Anterior
• LOA = Leave of Absence
• LOC = level of consciousness
• LOP = left occiput posterior
• LOS = length of stay
• LOT = left occiput transverse
• LP = lumbar puncture
• lpm = liters per minute
• LPN = Licensed Practical Nurse
• LR = lactated ringers
• LSA(RSA) = left sacrum anterior (right)
• LSB = left sternal border
• LSO = left salpingo-oophorectomy
• LSP = (RSP) left sacrum posterior (right)
• LST(RST) = left sacrum transverse (right)
• Lt. = L left leg
• LTB = laryngotracheo bronchitis
• LTCS = low transverse Cesarean section
• LTG = long term goals
• LTM = long term memory
• LTV = long term variability
• LUAQ = left upper abdominal quadrant
• LUE = left upper extremity
• LUL = left upper lobe
• LUOQ = left upper outer quadrant of gluteal area
• LUQ = left upper quadrant
• LV = left ventricle
• LVE = left ventricular enlargement
• LVEDP = left ventricle and diastolic pressure
• LVET = left ventricular ejection time
• LVG = left ventrogluteal area
• LVH = left ventricular hypertrophy
• LVL = left vastus lateralis
• LVN = Licensed Vocational Nurse
• LVPW = left ventricular posterior wall
• LVSV = left ventricle stroke volume
• LVSW = left ventricle stroke work
• m = meter
• ma = male
• m.s. = morphine sulphate
• MAP = mean airway pressure
• MAS = mobile arm support
• max = maximum
• MBU = Mom/Baby Unit
• mcgm = microgram
• mcgtts = microdrops
• MCL = medial collateral ligament
• MCP = metacarpal interphalangeal joint
• MD = Medical Doctor
• MDI = Metered dose inhaler
• mech = mechanical
• med = medication
• MEF = maximal mid-expiratory flow
• mEq = milliequivalent
• mg = milligram
• Mg = Magnesium
• Mg/dl = milligrams per deciliter
• MH = medical history
• MI = Myocardial Infarction
• ml = milliliter
• ML = midline
• mm = millimeter
• mm1hg = millimeters of mercury
• mm3 = millimeter cubed
• MMK = Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz
• MMPI = Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
• MMR = mumps, measles, rubella
• MMT = manual muscle test
• MMW = Marshall-Marchetti-Weiss
• mod = moderate
• MOM = Milk of Magnesia
• Mono = mononucleosis
• MP = metabolic panel
• mph = miles per hour
• MRMI = Mental Retardation, Mental Illness
• MS = Multiple Sclerosis
• mtg = meeting
• MTP = metatarsophalangeal
• mult = multiples
• MV = mitral valve
• MVA = motor vehicle accident
• MVP = mitral valve prolapse
• MVR = mitral valve regurgitation
• N = normal
• N/A = not applicable
• N/C = no complaints
• N/V = nausea and vomiting
• NA = Nurses Aide
• Na+,Na = sodium
• NaCl = sodium chloride
• NB = newborn
• NC = nasal cannula
• neg = negative
• Neuro = Neurology
• NG = nasogastric
• NG = tube nasogastric tube
• Ng/ml = nanogram/milliliter
• NICU = Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• NIDDM = non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
• NIF = negative inspiratory force
• NKA = no known allergies
• NKDA = No known drug allergies
• NKMA = no known medication allergies
• NM = nanometer
• NNP = Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• no. = number
• noc = night
• NP = Neuropsychiatric
• NPH = Type of Insulin (Isophane)
• NPN = nonprotein nitrogen
• NPO = nothing by mouth
• NR = do not repeat
• NS = normal saline
• NSL = normal saline lock
• NSAID = Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
• NSR = normal sinus rhythm
• NST = non-stress test
• NSU = non-specific urethritis
• NSY = Nursery
• NTG = nitroglycerine
• NVD = neck vein distention
• NWB = non weight bearing
• NYD = not yet diagnosed
• O&P = Ova & Parasites
• o.c. = open crib
• O.D. = right eye
• O.S. = left eye
• O.U. = both eyes
• O2 = Oxygen
• OA = occiput anterior
• OB = Obstetrics
• obl = oblique
• OBS = Organic Brain Syndrome
• OC = oral contraceptive
• OCT = oxytocin challenge test
• OFC = occipitofrontal circumference
• OOB = out of bed
• OP = Outpatient
• OPD = Outpatient Department
• OPG = oculoplethysmography
• OR = Operating Room
• ORIF = open reduction, internal fixation
• Ortho = Orthopedics
• OSA = Obstructed sleep apnea
• OT = Occupational Therapy
• oz. = ounce
• p̅ = after (from Latin "post")
• P = pulse
• P = ox chk pulse oximeter check
• p = ox cont. pulse oximeter continuous
• P&A = percussion & auscultation
• p.c. = after meals
• P.E. = physical examination
• P.I. = present illness
• p.m. = afternoon
• P.R.O.M. = partial range of motion
• P.S.P. = Phenolsulfonphthalein test
• P.T. = physical therapy
• PA = pulmonary artery
• PAC = premature atrial contraction
• PACU = Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
• PACU = Post Anesthesia Care Unit
• Pap = Papanicolaou smear
• PAP = pulmonary arterial pressure
• PAR = postanesthesia recovery
• para = number of births
• PAT = paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
• Path = pathology
• PAWP = pulmonary artery wedge pressure
• PB = barometric pressure
• PBI = protein bound iodine
• PBP = peak blood pressure
• PC = packed cells
• PCA = patient controlled analgesia
• PCL = posterior cruciate ligament
• PCN = penicillin
• PCP = Primary Care Physician
• PCW = pulmonary capillary wedge
• PCXR = portable chest x-ray
• PD = postural drainage
• PE = pulmonary embolism
• Peds = Pediatrics
• PEEP = positive and expiratory pressure
• PEF = positive expiratory force
• PEFR = peak expiratory flow rate
• PEG = percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
• PEP = Positive Expiratory Pressure
• PERLA = pupils equal reactive to light and accommodation
• PFC = persistent fetal circulation
• PFT = pulmonary function test
• PG = phosphatidyl glycerol
• pH = hydrogen ion concentration
• PH = past history
• PHR = peak heart rate
• PI = phosphatydinnositol
• PICC = Peripherally-inserted central catheter
• PID = pelvic inflammatory disease
• PIH = pregnancy induced hypertension
• PIP = proximal interphalangeal
• pit = pitocin
• PJC = premature junctional contraction
• PKU = phenylketonuria
• PMH = past medical history
• PMI = point of maximum impulse
• PMS = premenstrual syndrome
• PNA = pneumonia
• po = by mouth
• POD = Post Op Day
• POP = persistent occipitoposterior
• pos = positive
• PP = postpartum
• PPBS = post-prandial blood sugar
• PPD = purified protein derivative
• PPT = partial prothrombin time
• PPTL = Postpartum tubal ligation
• PRBC = packed red blood cells
• prep = prepare for
• PRN = as necessary
• Pro. = Prosobee
• PROM = premature rupture of membranes
• Pro-time = prothrombin time
• PS = Pressure Support
• PSA = prostatic specific antigen
• PSIS = posterior superior iliac spine
• psych = psychology
• PT = prothrombin time
• PTA = prior to arrival
• PTCA = Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
• PTSD = Posttraumatic stress disorder
• PTT = partial thromboplastin time
• pud = pudendal
• PUD = Peptic ulcer disease
• pulm = pulmonary
• pulse = AP apical pulse
• Pulse = R radial pulse
• Pulv. = powder
• PUW = pick up walker
• PV = pulmonary valve
• PVC = premature ventricular contraction
• PVD = peripheral vascular disease
• PVR = pulmonary vascular resistance
• PWB = partial weight bearing
• q = every
• q2h = every 2 hours
• qh = every hour
• qid = four times a day
• QNS = quantity not sufficient
• QS = quantity sufficient
• qt. = quart
• quad = quadriplegia
• quads = quadriceps
• qv = as much as you wish
• R = right
• R.O.M. = range of motion
• R/O = rule out
• RA = room air
• RAT = right anterior thigh
• RBBB = right bundle branch block
• rbc = red blood cells
• RBC = red blood count
• RBP = resting blood pressure
• RCP = Respiratory Care Practitioner
• RD = right deltoid
• RDS = respiratory distress syndrome
• ref = refused
• REM = rapid eye movement
• reps = repetitions
• res = residual
• resp = respiration
• resus = resuscitation
• RF = rheumatoid arthritis factor
• RG = right gluteus
• Rh = Rhesus blood factor
• RHD = rheumatic heart disease
• RHR = resting heart rate
• RL = right lateral
• RLE = right lower extremity
• RLL = right lower lobe
• RLQ = right lower quadrant
• rm = room
• RML = right middle lobe
• RN = Registered Nurse
• ROA = right occiput anterior
• ROM = rupture of membranes
• ROP = right occiput posterior
• ROS = review of systems
• ROT = right occiput transverse
• RPh = Registered Pharmacist
• RPR = rapid plasma reagin
• Rpt = repeat
• RR = Recovery Room
• RRR = regular rhythm, rate
• RSA = right sacral anterior
• RSB = right sternal border
• RSO = right salpingo-oophorectomy
• RSR = regular sinus rhythm
• RSV = Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• RT = Respiratory Therapy
• Rt.L = right leg
• RTC = return to clinic
• Rx = prescription
• s̅ = without (from Latin "sine")
• S.G. = specific gravity
• S/P = status post
• S/P = O2 special Oxygen
• SAA = same as above
• SAB = spontaneous abortion
• SaO2 = Oxygen Saturation
• SCN = Special Care Nursery
• SE = spiral electrode
• SF = Semi fowlers
• SGOT = serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase
• SGPT = serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase
• SIDS = Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
• Sig. = let it be labeled
• Sim. = Similac
• SIMV = Synchronous Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
• SL = saline lock
• SLE = Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• SMAC = lab profile study
• SN = student nurse
• SOB = shortness of breath
• Sol = solution
• SOP = standard operating procedure
• SOS = one dose only
• sp. = gr. specific gravity
• spu = ind Sputum Induction
• SR = Sinus rhythm
• SROM = spontaneous rupture of membranes
• s/s = signs and symptoms
• SSE = Soapsuds enema
• ST = Sinus tachycardia
• Staph = Staphylococcus
• stat = at once, immediately
• STD = sexually transmitted disease
• Stim. = Stimulation
• Str = strong
• Strep = Streptococcus
• STV = short term variability
• subq = subcutaneous
• supp. = suppository
• Surg. = Surgery
• SVD = single vaginal delivery
• SVN = small volume nebulizer
• syr. = syrup
• T = temperature
• T#3 = Tylenol #3
• T&A = tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy
• T&S = type and screen
• t.i.d. = three times a day
• T.O. = telephone order
• T.P. = Total protein
• tab = tablet
• TAB = Therapeutic abortion
• TAH = Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
• TB = Tuberculosis
• Tbsp = tablespoon
• temp = temperature
• Tet = Tetanus
• THA = Total Hip Arthroplasty
• TIA = Transient Ischemic Attack
• TIBC = Total iron binding capacity
• TKA = Total knee arthroplasty
• TKO = To keep open
• TMJ = Temporomandibular joint
• TOCO = tocometer
• Top = topically
• TORCH = toxoplasmosis, other, rubella virus, cytomegalovirus
• TPN = Total Parenteral nutrition
• TPR = temperature, pulse, respiration
• tr. = tincture
• tsp. = teaspoon
• TTP = Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
• TUR = Transurethral resection
• TURP = Transurethral resection of prostate
• TVH = Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
• TVTO = tension free transvaginal tape – obturator approach
• TX = treatment
• U.S.P. = United States Pharmacopecia
• UA = urinalysis
• UAC = umbilical artery catheter
• UC = Uterine Contractions
• UE = upper extremity
• UGI = upper gastrointestinal
• UHF = ultrabeige frequency
• ung = ointment
• UO = urine output
• URI = upper respiratory infection
• US = ultrasound
• USN = Ultrasonic nebulizer
• UTI = urinary tract infection
• UV = ultraviolet
• UVC = umbilical vein catheter
• V = volume
• V = Fib Ventricular fibrillation
• V = Tach Ventricular tachycardia
• vag = vaginal
• VBAC = vaginal birth after Cesarean
• VC = Vital capacity
• VD = venereal disease
• VDRL = Venereal disease research laboratory
• VE = vaginal exam
• vit = vitamin
• VO = verbal order
• VS = vital signs
• VSS = vital signs stable
• Vt = Tidal Volume
• VTE = Venous Thromboembolism
• VTX = Vertex
• w/o = without
• wa = while awake
• Wass = Wasserman
• WB = whole blood
• wbc = white blood cell
• WBC = White Blood Count
• wc = wheelchair
• WDWN = well-developed, well-nourished
• WF = white female
• WM = white male
• WNL = within normal limits
• WP = whirlpool
• WPW = Wolf-Parkinson-White
• wt = weight
• x = times
• XM = cross-match
• XR = x-ray
• Y = year
• Yd = Yard