| A | B |
|---|
| abd | abdominal |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admission |
| afeb | afebrile, no fever |
| AKA | above the knee |
| am | morning |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| amt | amount |
| ANS | automatic nervous system |
| ant | anterior |
| AOx3 | alert & oriented to person, time, and place |
| approx | approximately |
| ASA | aspirin |
| asap (ASAP) | as soon as possible |
| bid | twice a day |
| bil, bilateral | both sides |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| BLS | basic life support |
| BM | bowel movement |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BR | bed rest |
| BS | breath sounds |
| BSI | body substance isolation |
| bx | biopsy |
| c | with |
| c-spine | cervical spine |
| CA | cancer |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cath | catheter |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| d/c | discontinue |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| DT's | delirium tremens |
| D5W 5% | dextrose in water |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | emergency department |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| est | estimated |
| ER | emergency room |
| ET | endotracheal |
| ETA | estimated time of arrival |
| etiol | etiology |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol, intoxicated |
| exam | examination |
| FBOA | foreign body obstructed airway |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| ft | foot |
| Fx | fracture |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| gtt (s) | drop(s) |
| gyn | gynecology |
| H & H | hemoglobin & hemtocrit |
| hct | hematocrit |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| HOB | head of bed |
| hr (h) | hour |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| H&P | history & physical |
| HR | heart rate |
| hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| ht | height |
| Hx | history |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| I & O | intake & output |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| lac | laceration |
| lab | laboratory |
| lat | lateral |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ, LLL | left lower quadrant (abdomine) , lobe (lungs) |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of conciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| lt | left |
| LUQ, LUL | left upper quadrant (abdomine) , lobe (lung) |
| MAST | medical antishock trousers |
| MCI | mass casualty incident |
| meds | medications |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minute |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imagery |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| Na+ | sodium |
| NaCi | sodium chloride |
| N/C | nasal cannula |
| no | complaints |
| neg | negative |
| neuro | neurology |
| NG | nasogastric |
| nitro | nitroglycerine |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| O | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OD | overdose |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| palp | palpation |
| pc | after meals |
| pCO2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
| PEDS | pediatrics |
| per | by or through |
| PERL | pupils equal and reactive to light |
| PH | past history |
| pm | between noon and midnight |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| po | by mouth |
| post | posterior |
| postop, PostOp | postoperative |
| pO2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
| preop, PreOp | before surgery |
| prn | as needed, whenever necessary |
| pt | patient, pint |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| q | every |
| qd | everyday |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h, q3h, ... | every two hours, every three hours, ... |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| r (R) | rectal |
| resp | respiration |
| RBC | red blood cell/count |
| reg | regular |
| RLQ, RLL | right lower quadrant (abdomine), lobe (lung) |
| RML | right middle lobe (lung) |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RUQ, RLL | right upper quadrant, lobe |
| rt | right |
| Rx | take (prescription) |
| s | without |
| S & S | signs & symptoms |
| Sats | oxygen/blood saturation level |
| SA | sinoatrial |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| SVT | supraventricular tachycardia |
| Sx | symptoms |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times a day |
| tol | tolerated |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, repirations |
| trach | tracheotomy |
| TV | tidal volume |
| TX | traction |
| UA | urinalysis |
| umb | umbilicus |
| unc. | unconcious |
| unk | unknown |
| ur | urine |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| V fib | ventricular fibrillation |
| V tach | ventricular tachycardia |
| VD | venereal disease |
| vit | vitamin |
| vo | verbal order |
| vol | volume |
| V/S | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| y/o | year(s) old |
