Abbreviations - List 4

ALS

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

CNS

central nervous system

CP

cerebral palsy

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

CTE

chronic traumatic encephalopathy

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

ENT

ears, nose and throat

HOH

hard of hearing

MS

multiple sclerosis

PNS

peripheral nervous system

TBI

traumatic brain injury

TIA

transient ischemic attack

SC

spinal cord

SCI

spinal cord injury

BRP

bathroom privileges

BR

bed rest

DI

diagnostic imaging

ED

emergency department

ICU

intensive care unit

L&D

labor and delivery

OOB

out of bed

OR

operating room

PACU

post anesthesia care unit

Peds

pediatrics

AMA

against medical advice

DNI

do not intubate

DNR

do not resuscitate

EHR

electronic health record

HIE

health information exchange

POA

power of attorney

C

celsius

F

fahrenheit

ax

axillary

BP

blood pressure

BPM

beats per minute

DBP

diastolic blood pressure

FUO

fever of unknown origin

mm Hg

millimeters of mercury

RR

respiratory rate

SBP

systolic blood pressure

SPO2

peripheral oxygen saturation

T

temperature

VS

vital signs