LEC 6.5: Documentation | Common Hospital Abbreviations, Conversions, CVGH Ticketing System, Medication Timings
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3HEAMSC
3-hour early morning sputum collection.
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a.d.
Right ear ('auris dextra').
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a.s.
Left ear ('auris sinistra').
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a.u.
Both ears ('auris uterque').
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ac
Before meals ('ante cibum').
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ad. Lib.
As desired ('ad libitum').
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AF
Absolute figures.
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amp
Ampule.
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AOG
Age of gestation.
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BID
Twice a day ('bis in die').
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BMI
Body mass index.
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BSE
Breast self-examination.
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BTL
Bilateral Tubal Ligation.
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BUN
Blood urea nitrogen.
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Bx
Biopsy.
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C & S
Culture and sensitivity.
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CA
Carcinoma; cancer.
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CBC
Complete blood count.
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CBR c TP
Complete bed rest with toilet privileges.
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CBR s TP
Complete bed rest without toilet privileges.
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CBW
Cooled boiled water.
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CP
Cardiopulmonary.
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CPT
Chest physiotherapy.
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CRT
Capillary refill time.
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CVA
Cerebrovascular accident.
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CXR
Chest x-ray.
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D & C
Dilatation and curettage.
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D/C
Discontinue; discharged.
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D50W
50% dextrose in water.
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D5LR
5% dextrose in lactated ringer's solution.
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D5NSS
5% dextrose in normal saline solution.
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D5W
5% dextrose in water.
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DAT
Diet as tolerated.
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DBE
Deep breathing exercises.
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DOE
Dyspnea on exertion.
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Dx
Diagnosis.
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EBF
Exclusive breastfeeding.
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EBM
Expressed breast milk.
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EOF
Encourage oral fluids.
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FBC-CDU
Foley Bag Catheter - Close Drainage Unit.
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FBS
Fasting blood sugar.
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FDTW
Full diet to watcher.
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FHT
Fetal heart rate.
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Fr
French.
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Fx
Fracture.
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g
Gauge.
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GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale.
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GIT
Gastrointestinal tract.
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gtt
Drops.
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GUT
Genito-urinary tract.
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h.s.
At bedtime ('hora somni').
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H/A
Headache.
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HASMINE
Health teachings, anticipatory guidance, safety, security & spiritual, medications, incision care, nutrition, environment.
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HBR
High back rest.
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HGB
Hemoglobin.
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I/O
Intake and output.
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IBW
Ideal body weight.
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ICP
Intracranial pressure.
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IM
Intramuscular.
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IVF
Intravenous fluid.
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IVTT
Intravenous through tubing.
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KPS
Kidney punch sign.
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KSS
Keep set sterile.
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KUB
Kidneys, ureters, bladder.
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KVO
Keep vein open.
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LBM
Loose bowel movement.
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LLQ
Left lower quadrant.
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LMP
Last menstrual period.
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LOC
Level of consciousness.
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LOF
Limit oral fluids.
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LUQ
Left upper quadrant.
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MGH
May go home.
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MHBR
Moderate high back rest.
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MI
Myocardial infarction.
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ML
Main line.
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MSCC
Mid-stream clean catch.
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MVA
Motor vehicle accident.
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NABS
Normoactive bowel sounds.
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NBS
Newborn screening.
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NCCF
No chocolate-colored foods.
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neb
Nebule.
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NGT
Nasogastric tube.
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NIL
Not in labor.
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NOD
Nurse on duty.
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NPO-PM
Nothing by mouth - post-midnight.
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NPO-PS
Nothing by mouth - post-supper.
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NSS
Normal saline solution.
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NSVD
Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery.
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o.d.
Right eye ('oculus dexter').
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o.s.
Left eye ('oculus sinistrus').
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o.u.
Both eyes ('oculus uterque').
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OD
Once a day ('omni die').
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OGT
Orogastric tube.
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OGTT
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test.
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ORS
Oral rehydration solution.
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OTC
Over the counter.
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PB
Piggyback.
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pc
After meals ('post-cibum').
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PERRLA
Pupils are equally round and responsive to light and accommodation.
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PL148
Plasmalyte 148.
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