Abbreviations

s̅

without

c̅

with

q

every

ABG

Arterial Blood Gas

ABD

abdomen

ABP

Arterial Blood Pressure

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone

ADL

Activities of Daily Living

AGN

Acute Glomerulonephritis

AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

ALL

Acquired Lymphocytic Leukemia

AKA

Above the Knee Amputation

aPTT

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time

BMR

Basal Metabolic Rate

BLS

Basic Life Support

BP

Blood Pressure

CRT

Capillary Refill Time

Ca+

Calcium

CBR

Complete Bed Rest

CBR s̅  BRP

Complete Bed Rest Without Bathroom Privileges

MHBR

Moderate High Back Rest

HCVD

Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

I&O

Intake and Output

I&D

Incision and Drainage

JP Drain

Jackson-Pratt Drain

IVF

Intravenous Fluid

IV

Intravenous

IM

Intramuscular

ID

Intradermal

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

NICU

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

ICU

Intensive Care Unit

CT Scan

Computed Tomography Scan

DM

Diabetes Mellitus

LBW

Low Birth Weight

DKA

Diabetes Ketoacidosis

PO

Per Orem

NPO

Nothing By Mouth

IVTT

Intravenous Treatment Therapy

VS

Vital SIgns

Tx

Treatment

Dx

Diagnosis

S/Sx

Signs and Symptoms

Rx

Prescription

r/t

related to

s/t

secondary to

r/o

rule out

s/p

status post

STAT

immediately

CV

Cardiovascular

SOB

Shortness of Breath

BM

Bowel Movement

CBC

Complete Blood Count

KVO

Keep Vein Open