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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
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