abbreviation

ABR

Absolute bedrest.

ac / a.c.

Before meals.

ad lib

As desired.

ADLs

Activities of daily living.

adm.

Admission.

AED

Automated external defibrillator.

AFib

Atrial fibrillation.

AIDS

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

AIIR

Airborne infection isolation room.

AMA

Against medical advice.

amb

Ambulatory.

amt

Amount.

ant

Anterior.

ap

Apical.

AROM

Active range of motion.

ASAP

As soon as possible.

as tol

As tolerated.

A,T,D

Admission, transfer, discharge.

ax.

Axillary (armpit).

BID / b.i.d.

2 times a day.

BM

Bowel movement.

BP / B/P

Blood pressure.

BPM

Beats per minute.

BR

Bedrest.

BRP

Bathroom privileges.

BSC

Bedside commode.

bx

Biopsy.

c̄

With.

CA

Cancer.

CAD

Coronary artery disease.

cath.

Catheter.

CBC

Complete blood count.

CBR

Complete bedrest.

CCU

Cardiac/cardiovascular care unit.

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

C. diff

Clostridioides difficile.

CHF

Congestive heart failure.

ck ✓

Check.

cl liq

Clear liquid.

CMS

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

CNA

Certified nursing assistant.

CNP

Certified nurse practitioner.

CNS

Central nervous system.

c/o

Complains of.

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

CPM

Continuous passive motion.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

CS

Central Supply.

CV

Cardiovascular.

CVA

Cerebrovascular accident (stroke).

CVP

Central venous pressure.

CXR

Chest X-ray.

DAT

Diet as tolerated.

DM

Diabetes mellitus.

DNR

Do not resuscitate.

DO

Doctor of osteopathy.

DOA

Dead on arrival.

DOB

Date of birth.

DON

Director of nursing.

Dr., DR

Doctor.

DRE

Digital rectal exam.

drsg

Dressing.

DVT

Deep vein thrombosis.

Dx / dx

Diagnosis.

ECG / EKG

Electrocardiogram.

ECHO

Echocardiogram.

ED

Emergency department.

EEG

Electroencephalogram.

EMS

Emergency medical services.

ENT

Ears, nose, throat.

ER

Emergency room.

F

Fahrenheit.

FBS

Fasting blood sugar.

FS

Finger stick.

FSBS

Fingerstick blood sugar.

ft

Foot.

F/U

Follow-up.

FUO

Fever of unknown origin.

FWB

Full weight-bearing.

fx

Fracture.

FYI

For your information.

g

Gram.

GB

Gallbladder.

GE

Gastroenterology.

GI

Gastrointestinal.

GP

General practitioner.

GSW

Gunshot wound.

GYN / gyn

Gynecology.

$$H_2O$$

Water.

h / hr / hrs

Hour.

HA

Headache.

HBV

Hepatitis B virus.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus.

HOB

Head of bed.

ht

Height.

HTN

Hypertension.