Approved Abbreviation List for OU PT 6756
A: | Assessment |
ABI | Acquired brain injury |
afib | atrial fibrillation |
A-line | arterial line |
A-V | arteriovenous |
AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
AAROM | active assistive range of motion |
Abd or abd | abduction |
ABG | arterial blood gases |
ac | before meals |
AC joint | acromioclavicular joint |
ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
ACTH | adrenocorticotrophic hormone |
Add or add | adduction |
AD | assistive device |
ADL | activity of daily living |
ad lib | at discretion |
adm | admission or admitted |
AE | above elbow |
AFO | ankle foot orthosis |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
AIIS | anterior inferior iliac spine |
AJ | ankle jerk |
AK | above knee |
ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
a.m. | morning |
AMA | against medical advice |
amb | ambulation, ambulating, ambulated ambulate, ambulates |
ANS | autonomic nervous system |
ant | anterior |
AP | anterior-posterior |
ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
ARF | acute renal failure |
AROM | active range of motion |
ASA | aspirin |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
ASIS | anterior superior iliac spine |
assist | assistance, assistive |
AVM | arteriovenous malformation |
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B/S | bedside |
BBB | bundle branch block |
BE | below elbow |
BID or bid | twice a day |
bilat or Ⓑ | bilateral, bilaterally |
B or (B) | Bilateral, bilaterally (in EMR) |
BK | below knee |
BM | bowel movement |
BOS | base of support |
BP | blood pressure |
bpm | beats per minute |
BR | bedrest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BS | breath sounds or bowel sounds |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen test |
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C | centigrade |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
c/o | complains of |
CA | cancer, carcinoma |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
cal | calories |
CAT | computerized axial tomography |
CBC | complete blood cell (count) |
CC, C/C | chief complaint |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CDI | Clean, dry and intact |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
cm | centimeter |
CMV | cytomegalovirus |
CNS | central nervous system |
CO | cardiac output |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
cont. | continue |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
COTA | certified occupational therapy assistant |
CP | cerebral palsy |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CRF | chronic renal failure |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
CWI | crutch walking instructions |
CXR | chest x-ray |
cysto | cystoscopic examination |
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D/C | discontinued or discharged |
dept. | department |
DIP Dflx | Distal interphalangeal joint dorsiflexion |
DJD | degenerative joint disease |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DO | doctor of osteopathy |
DOB | date of birth |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DTR | deep tendon reflex |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
Dx | diagnosis |
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ECF | extended care facility |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
ED | emergency department |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EENT | ears, eyes, nose, throat |
EMG | electromyelogram |
EOB | Edge of Bed |
E.R. | emergency room |
eval. | evaluation |
ext | extension |
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FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FEV | forced expiratory volume |
FH | family history |
flex | flexion |
FRC | functional residual capacity |
ft. | foot, feet (measurement, not body part) |
FUO | fever unknown origin |
FVC | forced vital capacity |
FWB | full weight bearing |
fx | fracture |
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GB | gallbladder |
GI | gastrointestinal |
g | gram |
GSW | gunshot wound |
GYN | gynecology, gynecologist |
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hr | hour |
H&H, H/H | hematocrit and hemoglobin |
H&P | history and physical |
h/o | history of |
HA, H/A | headache |
Hb, Hgb | hemoglobin |
Hct | hematocrit |
HCVD | hypertensive cardiovascular disease |
HEENT | head, eyes, ears,nose and throat |
HEP | home exercise program |
HIV | human immunodeficiency disease |
HNP | herniated nucleus pulposis |
HOB | head of bed |
HR | heart rate |
hs | bedtime |
ht. | height |
Ht. | hematocrit |
Htn or HTN | hypertension |
Hx | history |
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I&O | intake and output |
IADL | instrumental activities of daily living |
ICU | intensive care unit |
IDDM | insulin dependant diabetes mellitus |
IM | intramuscular |
imp | impression |
in. | inches |
indep orⒾ | independent |
IMV | intermittent mandatory ventilation |
inf | inferior |
IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
IS | incentive spirometry |
IV | intravenous |
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KAFO | knee ankle foot orthosis |
kcal | kilocalories |
kg | kilogram |
KJ | knee jerk |
KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
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L or l | Liter (in context) |
Ⓛ | left |
L or (L) | Left (in context) |
lat | lateral |
lb. | pound |
LBBB | left bundle branch block |
LBQC | Large based quad cane |
LBP | low back pain |
LE | lower extremity |
LOC | loss of consciousness, level of consciousness |
LMN | lower motor neuron |
LOS | length of stay |
LP | lumbar puncture |
LTG | Long term goal |
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m | meter |
MAP | mean arterial pressure |
max | maximal |
MD | Medical Doctor |
MED | minimal erythemal dose |
Meds. | medications |
mg | milligram |
MI | myocardial infarction |
min | minimal |
min. | minute |
mL | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
MMT | manual muscle test |
mo. | month |
mod | moderate |
MPJ, MCP | metacarpophalangeal |
MRSA | methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
MVA | motor vehicle accident |
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NDT | neurodevelopmental treatment |
neg. | negative |
NG or ng | nasogastric |
NH | nursing home |
NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
nn | nerve |
noc | night |
NPO or npo | nothing by mouth |
NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
NWB | non weight bearing |
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O: | objective |
OA | osteoarthritis |
OB | obstetrics |
OBS | organic brain syndrome |
O.P. | outpatient |
O.R. | operating room |
ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
OT | occupational therapy, occupational therapist |
oz | ounce |
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P | poor |
P: | plan |
P.A. | physician's assistant |
PA | posterior/anterior |
para | paraplegic |
pc | after meals |
PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
PE | pulmonary embolus |
PEEP | positive end expiratory pressure |
per | by/through |
pflx p.o. | plantarflexion by mouth |
PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodation |
P.H. | Past history |
p.m. | after noon |
PMH | past medical history |
PNF | proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
PNI | peripheral nerve injury |
POMR | problem oriented medical record |
pos. | positive end expiratory pressure |
poss | possible |
post | posterior |
post-op | after surgical operation |
PRE | progressive resistive exercises |
pre-op | before surgical operation |
prn | whenever necessary, as needed |
PROM | passive range of motion |
PSH | past surgical history |
PSIS | posterior superior iliac spine |
PT | physical therapy, physical therapist |
Pt., pt. | patient |
PTA | physical therapist assistant |
PTB | patellar tendon bearing |
PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
PWB | partial weight bearing |
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q | every |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
qid | four times daily |
qn | every night |
qt. | quart |
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Ⓡ | right |
R or (R) | right |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
RBBB | right bundle branch block |
RBC | red blood cell(count) |
R.D. | registered dietician |
re: | regarding |
rehab | rehabilitation |
reps | repetitions |
resp | respiratory, respiration |
RN | registered nurse |
R/O, r/o | rule out |
ROM | range of motion |
ROS | review of systems |
RR | respiratory rate |
RROM | resisted range of motion |
RW | Rolling walker |
Rot | rotation |
R.T. | respiratory therapist, respiratory therapy |
Rx | intervention plan, prescription, therapy |
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SACH | solid ankle cushion heel |
SBQC | Small based quad cane |
S.B. | sidebending |
SCI | spinal cord injury |
SC joint | sternoclavicular joint |
sec. | seconds |
SED | suberythemal dose |
Shld | shoulder |
sig | give as followed, let it be labeled |
SI (J) | Sacroiliac joint |
SLE | systemic lupus erytematosus |
SLP | speech-language pathologist |
SLR | straight leg raise |
SNF | skilled nursing facility |
SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
SOB | shortness of breath |
s/p | status post (after procedure) |
spec | specimen |
stat or STAT | immediately, at once |
STG | Short term goal |
sup | superior |
SW | Standard walker |
Sx | symptoms |
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tab | tablet |
TB | tuberculosis |
tbsp. | tablespoon |
TENS, TNS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
TF or T/F | transfer |
THA | total hip arthroplasty |
ther exs | therapeutic exercise |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
tid | three times daily |
TKA | total knee arthroplasty |
TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
TNR | tonic neck reflex (also ATNR STNR) |
tsp. | teaspoon |
TTWB | Toe-touch weight bearing |
TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
Tx | traction |
TV | tidal volume |
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UA | urine analysis |
UE | upper extremity |
UMN | upper motor neuron |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
US | ultrasound |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
UV | ultraviolet |
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VC | vital capacity |
VD | venereal disease |
v.o. or VO | verbal order |
vol. | volume |
v.s. | vital signs |
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WB | Weight bearing |
WBAT | Weight bearing as tolerated |
w/c | wheelchair |
W/cm2 | watts per square centimeter |
WFL | within functional limits |
wk. | week |
WNL | within normal limits |
wt. | Weight |
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x | number of times performed |
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y/o or y.o. | years old |
yd. | yard |
yr. | year |
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+1, +2 | number of people needed to assist |
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♂ | male |
♀ | female |
↓ | down, downward, decrease, diminished |
↑ | up, upward, increase, augmented |
/ / | parallel bars |
c | With (c will have a horizontal line over it) |
w/ | with |
w/o | without |
s | Without (s will have a horizontal line over it) |
p | After (pwill have a horizontal line over it) |
ā | before |
~ | approximately |
@ | at |
Δ | change |
> | greater than |
< | less than |
= | equal |
+ or ⊕ | plus, positive |
- or ⊝ | negative, minus |
# | number, or pounds |
/ √ | Per or extension flexion |
% | percent |
+, &, et. | and |
↔, ⇆ | to and from |
→ | to or progressing toward |
1° | primary |
2° | secondary, secondary to |