AAT
As tolerated as
ABG
Arterial Blood Gas
ac
Before Meals
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
ad lib
Freely, as desired
AKA
Above knee amputation
ARF
Acute renal failure
AROM
Active range of motion
Ba
Barium
Bf
Breast feeding
Bid
Twice daily
BKA
Below knee amputation
BM
Bowel movement
BMR
Basal metabolic rate
BP
Blood pressure
BPM
beats per minute
BR
Bed rest
BRP
Bathroom privilidges
BS
Blood sugar, bowel sounds, breath sounds
BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
B/W
Bloodwork
BX
Biopsy
CA
Cancer
Ca+
Calcium
CAD
Coronary artery disease
CHF
Congestive heart failure
CNS
Central nervous system
CO
Carbon monoxide
CO2
Carbon dioxide
c/o
complains of
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C&S
Culture and sensitivity
CRF
Chronic renal failure
CSF
Cerebral spinal fluid
CVA
Cerebral vascular accident
CXR
Chest xray
DAT
Diet as tolerated
DB&C
Deep breathing and coughing
Diff
Differential
DNR
Do not resuscitate
DOB
Date of birth
Dsg
Dressing
D&V
Diarrhea and vomiting
Dx
Diagnosis
EEG
Electroencephalogram
EENT
Eyes, ears, nose, throat
EKG/ECG
Electrocardiograph
ENT
Ear, nose, throat
EUA
Examination under anesthetic
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
Fe
Iron
FH
Family history
F/S
Full strength
F/U
Follow up
Fx. #
Fracture
GI
Gastrointenstinal
G.A.
General anesthetic
GFR
Glomerular Filtration Rate
gtt
Drops
GU
Genitourinary
H2O
Water
H2O2
Hydrogen peroxide
HCO3
Bicarbonate
HOB
Head of bed
H&P
History and physical
HS
Bedtime
HTN
hypertension
Hx
History
ICP
intracranial pressure
I&D
Incision and drainage
ID
intradermal
IDDM
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
IM
Intramuscular
I&O
Intake and output
IV
Intravenous
JP
Jackson Pratt (drain)
JVP
Jugular venous pressure
K+
Potassium
KCL
Potassium Chloride
KVO
Keep vein open
KUB
Kidney ureters and bladder
L1, L2, etc.
Lumbar vertebrae 1-5
Lap
Laparotomy, laparoscopy
LFTs
Liver function test
LLL
Left lower lobe (of lung)
LMP
Last menstrual period
Level of consciousness
LOC
LP
Lumbar puncture
LUL
Left upper lobe
Lymp
Lymphocyte
MAP
mean arterial pressure
Meds
Medications
mcg.
Microgram
MI
Myocardial infection
mL
Milliliter
MRSA
Methicillin Resistant Staphlococcus Aureus
MSU
Midstream urine
MMR
Measles, mumps. rubella
Na
Sodium
NaCl
Sodium chloride