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DEC 2001
APR 1999

I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.

Prohibited Abbreviations. 3
Approved Abbreviations4
Symbols 40
OB/GYN Addendum.41
Lab Addendum..45
Pulmonary Diagnostics & Respiratory
Therapy Addendum..47
Therapies Addendum...50
(OT,PT, Speech)

Please limit the use of abbreviations - any abbreviation used must


be on the University of Virginia Medical Center's approved
abbreviation list.

To request additions or revisions to the approved list, contact the


Director of Health Information Services.

I. Prohibited Abbreviations

I. Prohibited Abbreviations

1.

Abbreviation
U (for unit)

Prohibited Abbreviations
2.
A minimum list of dangerous abbreviations, acronyms,
and symbols has been approved by JCAHO. Beginning
January 1, 2004, items 1 through 9 must be included on
each accredited organizations Do not use list. These
additions were approved by the Health Information Services
Committee and reviewed by the Patient Safety Committee.

3.
4.

5.
6.

7.
8.
9.

IU (for
international
unit)
Q.D.
Q.O.D
(latin
abbreviations
for once daily
and every other
day)
Trailing Zero
(X.0 mg),
Lack of leading
zero
(.X mg)

MS
MSO4
MgSO4

Potential Problem
Mistaken as zero,
four or cc
Mistaken as IV
(intravenous) or 10
(ten)
Mistaken for each
other.
The period after
the Q can be
mistaken for an I
and the O can be
mistaken for an I
Decimal point is
missed

Confused for one


another. Can mean
morphine sulfate
or magnesium
sulfate.

Preferred Term
Write unit
Write
International
unit
Write daily
and every
other day

Never write a
zero by itself
after a decimal
point
(X mg), and
always use a
zero before a
decimal point
(0.X mg)
Write
morphine
sulfate or
magnesium
sulfate

II. Approved Abbreviations

II. Approved Abbreviations


a

before

Anterior

AA

Alcoholics Anonymous

A&O

alert and oriented

A&P

auscultation and percussion

A&W

alive and well

at the rate of

A2

aortic second sound

AAA

abdominal aortic aneurysm

AAROM

active assisted range of motion

Ab

antibody

abd

abdomen

ABD

abduction

ABE

acute bacterial endocarditis

ABF

aortobifemoral bypass

ABG

arterial blood gases

ABI

acute or acquired brain injury

ABN

abnormal

ac

before meals

AC

anterior chamber

ACF

acute care facility

ACG

angiocardiography

AChE

acetylcholinesterase

ACI

adrenal cortical insufficiency

ACL

anterior cruciate ligament

II. Approved Abbreviations

II. Approved Abbreviations

ACLS

advanced cardiac life support

AGL

acute granulocytic leukemia

ACOA

adult child of an alcoholic

AGN

acute glomerulonephritis

ACP

acid phosphatase

AgNO3

silver nitrate

A.C.S.M.

American College of Sports Medicine

a hall

auditory hallucinations

ACTH

adrenal corticotropic hormone

AHC

acute hemorrhagic cystitis

ACU

Acute Care Unit

AHF

antihemophilic factor

AD

autosomal dominant

AI

aortic insufficiency, aortic incompetence

ADA

American Diabetes Association

AICA

anterior inferior communicating artery

Add

adduction

AICD

automatic implantable cardioverter


defibrillator

ADH

antidiuretic hormone
AIDS

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

ADHD

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder


AIHA

autoimmune hemolytic anemia

ADL

activities of daily living


AI Prog Note

Acting intern progress note

ad lib

as desired
AIVR

accelerated idioventricular rhythm

adm

admit
AKA

above the knee amputation

ADP

adenosine diphosphate
AL

acute leukemia

AEA

above the elbow amputation


alb

albumin

AED

antiepileptic drug
ALG

Antilymphocyte globulin

AF

amniotic fluid
Al Hydroxide

aluminum hydroxide

AFB

acid-fast bacillus
ALK

alkaline

A fib

atrial fibrillation
ALL

acute lymphocytic or lymphoblastic leukemia

Afeb

afebrile
ALP

alkaline phosphatase

AFO

ankle foot orthosis


ALS

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Ag

antigen
ALT

alanine aminotransferase

AG or A/G ratio

albumin/globulin (ratio)
ALTP

Argon laser trabeculoplasty

AGA

appropriate for gestational age


AM

morning

II. Approved Abbreviations

II. Approved Abbreviations

AMA

against medical advice

AOB

alcohol on breath

AMB

ambulation (ambulatory)

AODM

adult onset diabetes mellitus

AMD

age related macular degeneration

AoR

aortic root

AMF

acute myelofibrosis

AoV

aortic valve

AMI

acute myocardial infarction

AP

anteroposterior

AML

acute myeloblastic leukemia

A&P

ausculation and percussion

AMM

agnogenic myeloid metaplasia

A&P resection

anterior & posterior resection

AMML

acute myelomonocytic leukemia

APC

Aspirin, Phenacetin, Caffeine

AMoL

acute monocytic leukemia

APE

Adapted Physical Education

amnio

amniocentesis

APGAR

Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and


Respiration

amp

ampule
APL

acute promyelocytic leukemia

AMS

amylase
approx.

approximately

amt

amount
appt.

appointment

ANA

antinuclear antibody
APR

abdominal-perineal resection

ANC

absolute neutrophil count

anes

anesthesia

ANG

angiography

APS

adult protective services

ANISO

anisocytosis

aPTT

Activated partial thromboplastin time

aq

aqueous

ANLL

acute non-lymphocytic leukemia


AR

aortic regurgitation

ANS

autonomic nervous system


ARBOW

artificial rupture of bag of waters

ant

Anterior
ARDS

acute or adult respiratory distress syndrome

ante

before
ARF

acute renal failure

Anthros

anthropometrics
ARMD

age-related macular degeneration

A/O

alert and oriented


AROM

active range of motion

Ao

aorta

II. Approved Abbreviations


ART
ARUP

II. Approved Abbreviations

arterial
2 AVB

nd
2 degree heart block

3 AVB

rd
3 degree heart block

AVF

arterio-venous fistula

AVG

areterio-venous graft

AVL

atrioventricular lead

AVM

arteriovenous malformation

AVN

avascular necrosis

AVP

arginine vasopressin

AVR

aortic valve replacement

AVSS

afebrile, vital signs stable

A/V/T

auditory/visual/tactile

AWMI

anterior wall myocardial infarction

ax

axillary

black

Ba

barium

BA

boric acid

BACT

bacterium

BaE

barium enema

BAER

brainstem auditory evoked response

BAL

blood alcohol level

BaS

barium swallow

bas

basophil

BB

bundle branch

B&B

bowel & bladder

BBB

bundle branch block

ARUP Laboratories, Salt Lake City, UT

as

left ear

AS

aortic stenosis

ASA

acetylsalicylic acid

ASAP

as soon as possible

ASCVD

arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

ASD

atrial septal defect

ASH

asymmetrical septal hypertrophy

ASHD

arteriosclerotic heart disease

ASIS

anterior superior iliac spine

ASMI

anteroseptal myocardial infarct

ASO

arteriosclerosis obliterans

ASPVD

arteriosclerotic peripheral vascular disease

asst

assistance

AST

aspartate aminotransferase

AT

adductor tenotomy; anaerobic threshold

ATN

acute tubular necrosis

AT/NC

atraumatic/normocephalic

ATNR

asymmetrical tonic neck reflex

ATP

addiction treatment plan

ATPS

ambient temperature and pressure, saturated

ATT

attending

AV

arteriovenous

AVB

atrioventricular block

1 AVB

st
1 degree heart block

II. Approved Abbreviations

II. Approved Abbreviations

BBOW

bulging bag of waters

BL

baseline

BBS

bilateral breath sounds

BLE

bilateral lower extremity

BBT

basal body temperature

BM

bowel movement

B/C

because

BMI

body mass index

BC/BS

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

BMR

basal metabolic rate

B cell

bursa or bone marrow derived lymphocyte

BNO

bladder neck obstruction

BCP

birth control pill

BO

bowel obstruction

BD

bronchial dilation

BOM

bilateral otitis media

BDR

background diabetic retinopathy

BOO

Bladder outlet obstruction

BE

barium enema

BOOP

bronchitis obliterans with organizing


pneumonia

BEE

basal energy expenditure


BOW

bag of waters

BEA

below the elbow amputation


BP

blood pressure

BE/D

base excess and/or deficit


BPAD

bipolar affective disorder

BF

breast feeding
BP d

diastolic blood pressure

BFR

blood flow rate


BP d/o

bipolar disorder

BG

blood glucose
BPD

bronchopulmonary dysplasia

BGH

bovine growth hormone


BPH

benign prostatic hypertrophy

bid

twice a day
BPM

beats per minute

BIH

bilateral inguinal hernia


BPP

biophysical profile

BIL

Bilateral
BP s

blood pressure systolic

Bili

bilirubin
br

bathroom

BIW

twice a week
brady

bradycardia

BK

below the knee


BRAT

bananas, rice cereal, applesauce, and toast

BKA

below knee amputation


BRB

bright red bleeding

bkft

breakfast
BRBPR

bright red blood per rectum

II. Approved Abbreviations


bronch

Bronchoscopy

BRP

bathroom privileges

BS

bowel sounds

BSA

body surface area

BSC

bedside commode

BSE

breast self exam

BSO

bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

BSOM

bilateral serous otitis media

BSP

sulfobromophthalein

BSS

balanced salt solution

BT

bleeding time

BTL

bilateral tubal ligation

BUN

blood urea nitrogen

BW

birth weight

Bx

biopsy

bzd

II. Approved Abbreviations


Ca Cl

calcium chloride

CAD

coronary artery disease

C & DB

cough and deep breathe

Ca gluconate

calcium gluconate

Cal

calorie

cal ct

calorie count

Ca lactate

calcium lactate

CAN

cord around neck

C&S

culture and sensitivity

cap

capsule

CAPD

continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

Cat

cataract

CAT

computerized axial tomography

CATH

catheter
catheterization

benzodiazepines

CBC

complete blood count

with

CBD

common bile duct

centigrade, Celsius

CBF

cerebral blood flow

C1 to C7

cervical vertebrae

CBG

capillary blood glucose

C1 to C8

cervical nerves

CBP

chronic benign pain

CA

carcinoma, cancer

CBR

complete bed rest

calcium

CBS

chronic brain syndrome

CABG

coronary artery bypass graft

CBZ

carbamazepine

Ca carbonate

calcium carbonate

CC

chief complaint

CAC

Certified Alcohol Counselor

CCA

common carotid artery

CACG

chronic angle closure glaucoma

CCE

clubbing, cyanosis, and edema

++

Ca

or Ca

II. Approved Abbreviations

II. Approved Abbreviations

CCK

cholecystokinin

CHL

conductive hearing loss

CCT

Certified Cardiographic Technician

CHO

carbohydrate

CCU

Coronary Care Unit

Chol

cholesterol

CCUP

colpocystourethropexy

CHUC

certified health unit coordinator

CCS

Coronary Care Step-down

CHP

Chair Position

CCW

counterclockwise

CI

cardiac index

CD

chemical dependence

Ci

curie

CDC

Center for Disease Control

CID

cytomegalic inclusion disease

CDH

congenital dislocation of hip

CIN

cervical intraepithelial neoplasia

CDI

clean, dry, intact

Circ

circumcision

CDFS

Clinical Data Flow Sheet

CIS

carcinoma in situ

CEA

carotid endarterectomy

CIWA

Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment

CEFOT

cefotaxime

CJD

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

CF

cystic fibrosis

CK

check

cg

centigram

CKC

cold knife conization

CGL

chronic granulocytic leukemia

CL

contact lens

CGN

chronic glomerulonephritis

Cl

chloride

CH50

total hemolytic complement

CLD

chronic lung disease

Chal

chalazion

CLL

chronic lymphocytic leukemia

CHAL

central hyperalimentation

cl liq

clear liquid or liquids

Chap

Chaplain

CLO

Campylobacter-like organism

CHB

complete heart block

CM

case manager

CHD

congenital heart disease

cm

centimeter

CHF

congestive heart failure

cm

square centimeter

CHI

closed head injury

cm3

cubic centimeter

10

II. Approved Abbreviations

II. Approved Abbreviations

CMC

carpometacarpal joint

COR

coronary

CME

cystoid macular edema

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CMG

cystometrogram

COTA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

CML

chronic myelocytic leukemia

COX-2

Cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibitor (drug


classification)

CMML

chronic myelomonocytic leukemia


CP

chest pain

CMoL

chronic monocytic leukemia


CPAP

continuous positive airway pressure

CMV

cytomegalovirus
CPA

cardiopulmonary arrest

CNI to CNXII

cranial nerves I-XII


CPC

chronic passive congestion

CNS

central nervous system


CPD

cephalo-pelvic disproportion

c/o

complains of
CPDD

calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease

CO

carbon monoxide
CPH

Cutter Protein Hydrolysate

CO2

carbon dioxide
CPK

creatine phosphokinase

COAG

chronic open angle glaucoma


CPM

coag

coagulation

counts per minute; continuous passive


motion

Coarct

coarctation of the aorta

CPN

chronic pyelonephritis

COBS

chronic organic brain syndrome

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

COG

center of gravity

CPS

Child Protective Services

COGN

cognitive

CR

closed reduction

colon

colonoscopy

Cr

chromium

COM

chronic otitis media

Cr Coor

Care Coordinator

COMP

compound

CRAO

central retinal artery occlusion

Conc

concentration

CRC

Clinical Research Center

Cond

conductivity

CrCl

creatinine clearance

Conj

conjunctivitis

CRD

chronic renal disease

CONT

continuation

Creat

creatinine

11

II. Approved Abbreviations


CRF

chronic renal failure

CRH

corticotropic releasing hormone

CRL

crown-rump length

CRN

chief resident note

CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

CRP

C-reactive protein

CRT

cadaveric renal transplant

CRVO

central retinal vein occlusion

Cryo

cyclocryotherapy

CS

cesarean section

C&S

culture and sensitivity

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

C-spine

cervical spine

CSII

cont subcutaneous insulin infusion

CST

contraction stress test

CT

computerized tomography (CAT scan)

CTA

clear to auscultation

CTD

connective tissue disease

CTS

carpal tunnel syndrome

CTSP

called to see patient

CTX

cervical traction

Ctx

contraction

CU

cause undetermined

Cum

cumulative

CV

cardiovascular

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

II. Approved Abbreviations


CVAD

central venous access device

CVAH

congenital virilizing adrenal hyperplasia

CVAT

costovertebral angle tenderness

CVC

central venous catheter

CVCHC

Central Virginia Community Health Center

CVD

cardiovascular disease

CVI

cerebrovascular insufficiency

CVP

central venous pressure

CVS

cardiovascular system

C/W

compared with

CW

chest wall

CX

culture (laboratory)

CXR

chest X-ray

CxBx

cervical biopsies

CXT, CT

chemotherapy

cysto

cystoscopic examination

dependent

D1, D2

dorsal vertebrae numbered

D3

cholecalciferol

D5W

dextrose 5% in water

D10W

dextrose 10% in water

Dacryo or DCR

dacryocystorhinostomy

DAW

dispense as written

dB

decibel

DB

deep breath

12

II. Approved Abbreviations

II. Approved Abbreviations

DBP

Diastolic Blood Pressure

DIP

distal interphalangeal (joint)

DBNR

dictated but not read

disch

discharge

D&C

dilation and curettage

DISIDA

di-isopropyl iminodiacetic acid

DCM

dilated cardiomyopathy

DIT

diiodotyrosine

Dco

diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide

DJD

degenerative joint disease

DD

developmental delay

DKA

diabetic ketoacidosis

DDT

chlorophenothane

dl

deciliter

DE

digoxin effect

DM

diabetes mellitus

DEC

decrease

DME

diabetic macular edema

dept

department

DMI

diaphragmatic myocardial infarction

decel

deceleration

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid

del

deliver, delivery

DNI

do not intubate

DES

diethylstilbestrol

DNKA

did not keep appointment

DF

dorsiflexion

DNR

do not resuscitate

DFA

direct fluorescent anitibody stain

DO

Doctor of Osteopathy

DFR

dialysate flow rate

d/o

disorder

Dg

dorsogluteal

DOA

dead on arrival

DHL

diffuse histiocytic lymphoma

DOB

date of birth

DI

diabetes insipidus

DOC

drug of choice

D&I

dry and intact

DOE

dyspnea on exertion

DIC

disseminated intravascular coagulation

DOMS

delayed onset muscle soreness

DID

drug induced disorder

DORV

double outlet right ventricle

diff

differential

DP

dorsalis pedis

DIG

digoxin

DPA

Depakene

DIL

dilute

DPC

distal palmar crease

DPH

diphenylhydantoin - generic term for Dilantin

13

II. Approved Abbreviations

II. Approved Abbreviations


DVT

deep venous thrombosis

DW

distilled water

DWL

desired weight loss

Dysk

Dyskinesia

Dyst

Dystonia

Dx

diagnosis

Dz

disease

D5

dextrose 5%

D10

dextrose 10%

EAB

elective abortion

EAC

external auditory canal

EBL

estimated blood loss

EBV

Epstein-Barr virus

EC

enteric coated

Department of Social Services

ECA

external carotid artery

DT

delirium tremens

ECASA

enteric coated acetylsalicyclic acid

d/t

due to

ECC

extracorporeal circulation

DTR

deep tendon reflexes

ECCE

extracapsular cataract extraction

DT

delirium tremens

ECD

endocardial cushion defect

DTT

diphtheria and tetanus toxoid

ECF

extracellular fluid

DUB

dysfunctional uterine bleeding

ECHO

echocardiogram

DUI

driving under the influence

ecl

eclampsia, eclamptic

DUL

diffuse undifferential lymphoma/leukemia

ECMO

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

D&V

diarrhea and vomiting

E-coli

escherichia coli

DVD

Digital Versatile or Video Disc

ECS

electrocerebral silence

Ect

ectopic

dpm

disintegration per minute

DPT

diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus toxoid

dr

dram

DR

delivery room

Dr.

doctor

DRG

Diagnosis Related Group

DRS

Department of Rehabilitative Services

drsg

dressing

DSA

digital subtraction angiography

DSB

drug seeking behavior

DSD

dry sterile dressing

DSG

dressing

DSM

Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental


Disorders

DSS

14

II. Approved Abbreviations


ECT

electroconvulsive therapy

ED

emergency department

EDC

estimated date of confinement

EDD

expected date of delivery

EDTA

ethylenediaminetetraacetate acid

EEG

electroencephalogram

EENT

eye, ear, nose, throat

EF

ejection fraction

EFF

effacement

EFA

essential fatty acids

EFM

external fetal monitor

EFW

estimated fetal weight

e.g.

for example

EGA

estimated gestational age

EGD

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

EGTA

esophageal gastric tube airway

EH

essential hypertension

EHB

elevated head of bed

EIA

enzyme immunoassay

EIP

extensor indicis proprius

EKC

epidemic keratoconjunctivitis

EKG

electrocardiogram

elec. stim.

electric stimulation

ELF

elective low forceps

ELISA

enzyme linked immunosorbent assay

II. Approved Abbreviations


elix

elixir

EMA

early morning awakening

EMD

electromechanical dissociation

EMG

electromyogram

EMS

emergency medical service

EMT

Emergency Medical Technician

ENDO

endotracheal

ENF

Enfamil

ENT

ear, nose and throat

Enuc

enucleation

EOA

esophageal obturator airway

EOB

edge of bed

EOL

end of life (re: pacemaker)

EOM

extraocular muscles

EOMI

extraocular movements intact

eos

eosinophil

EP

exercise physiologist

EPF

Enfamil Premature Formula

epid

epidural

epis

episiotomy

EPS

electrophysiology study

EPSE

extrapyramidal side effects

ERA

evoked response audiometry

ER

emergency room

ERCP

endoscopic retrograde
cholangeopancreatograpy

15

II. Approved Abbreviations

II. Approved Abbreviations

ERPF

effective renal plasma flow

FESS

functional endoscopic sinus surgery

ESR

erythrocyte sedimentation rate

ff

fundus firm

ESRD

end stage renal disease

FFP

fresh frozen plasma

est

estimated

FFA

free fatty acids

EST

electroshock therapy

FH

family history

ESWL

extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

FHR

fetal heart rate

ET

Endotracheal Tube

FHT

fetal heart tone

ETF

eustachian tubal function

F.I.T.

frequency, intensity and time

ETOH

ethyl alcohol

Flex

flexion

ETT

endotracheal tube

flexsig

flexible sigmoidoscopy

EUA

exam under anesthesia

f/liq

full liquid

EV
EW

enterovirus
extended wear

Fluor

fluoride supplementation

FMX

full mouth extraction

Exp

expiratory
FNA

fine needle aspiration

ExRx

exercise prescription
FMC

fine motor coordination

EXT

extension
FMD

firbromuscular dysplasia

ext. rot.

external rotation
FOB

father of baby

Fahrenheit
FOI

flights of ideas

FA

femoral artery
FP

family program

FB

foreign body
freq

frequent, frequency

FBS

fasting blood sugar


FS

flexible sigmoidoscopy

FD

fully dilated
FSBS

Fingerstick Blood Sugar

fdg

feeding
FSE

fetal scalp electrode

Fe

iron
FSH

follicle stimulating hormone

Fe gluconate

ferrous gluconate
ft

Feet

FeSO4

ferrous sulfate
FT

finger tip

16

II. Approved Abbreviations


FTP

failure to progress

FTSG

full thickness skin graft

FTT

failure to thrive

FTW

failure to wean

F/U

follow-up

5-FU

5-Fluorouracil

FUO

fever of undetermined or unknown origin

FWB

full weight bearing

Fx

fracture

gravida

g+

guaiac positive

g-

guaiac negative

GA

general anesthesia

Ga

gallium

GAb

genetic abortion

GAD

generalized anxiety disorder

GG

gamma globulin

g or gm

gram

GB

gallbladder

GBM

glioblastoma multiforme

GBS

Group B Streptococcal

GC

gonococcal

GCM

good central maintained

GC/MS

gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy

GCS

Glasgow coma scale

II. Approved Abbreviations


GCRCL

UVA GCRC Laboratory, Charlottesville, VA

GDM

gestational diabetes mellitus

GENT

Gentamicin

GER

gastroesophageal reflux

gest

gestation, gestational

GETA

general endotracheal anesthesia

GF

girlfriend

GFR

glomerular filtration rate

GGT

gamma glutamyl transferase

GGTP

gamma glutamyl transpeptidase

GH

growth hormone

GI

gastrointestinal

Glu; glu

glucose

GM

gross motor

Gonio

gonioscopy

GPi

Globus Pallidus, pars interna

gr

grain

GSW

gunshot wound

GT, G tube

gastrostomy tube

GTH

gonadotropic hormone

GTT

glucose tolerance test

gtt

drops

GU

genitourinary

GVHD

graft versus host disease

GXT

graded exercise test

gyn

gynecology

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II. Approved Abbreviations

II. Approved Abbreviations

h or hr

hour

Hem/Onc

hematology/oncology

Hertel

Hep

heparin

HH

home health

HFSH

human follicle stimulating hormone

H&P

History and Physical (exam)

Hg

mercury

H2O

water

Hgb

hemoglobin

HA

hepatitis A

Hgb A1C

glycosylated hemoglobin

H/A

headache

HGH

human growth hormone

HAA

hepatitis-associated antigen

HGM

home glucose monitoring

HAL

hyperalimentation

HI

homicidal ideations

HAV

hepatitis A virus

Hib

Haemophilus influenza type B vaccine

HB

hepatitis B

HIDA

hepato-iminodiacetic acid

Hb

hemoglobin

Histo

histoplasmosis

HBP

high blood pressure

HIV

human immunodeficiency virus

HBV

hepatitis B virus

HM

hand motion

HC

hydrocephalus

HMR

histiocytic medullary reticulosis

HCG

human chorionic gonadotropin

HNP

herniated nucleus pulposus

HCL

hairy cell leukemia

HNS

Head and Neck Surgery

HCO2

bicarbonate

h/o

history of

Hct or crit

hematocrit

HO

house officer

HCV

hepatitis C virus

HOB

head of bed

HD

Hodgkin's Disease

HP

hot pack

HDL

high-density lipoprotein

HPG

human pituitary gonadotropin

HDN

hemolytic disease of the newborn

HPI

history of present illness

HEENT

head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

HPL

human placental lactogen

HELLP

hemolysis (H) elevated liver enzymes (EL)


and low platelets (LP)

H-pylori

Helicobacter pylori

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HR

heart rate

HRR

heart rate reserve

hs

bedtime

h/s

hepatospleno(megaly)

HSP

Henoch Schonlein purpura

HSV

herpes simplex virus

HT

height

HTN

hypertension

HUS

hemolytic uremic syndrome

HWH

Halfway House

HVA

homovanillic acid

HVD

hypertensive vascular disease

Hx

history

Hydro-T

hydrotherapy

Hz

hertz

I&A

irrigation and aspiration

I&O

intake & output

IABP

intra-aortic balloon pump

IADHS

inappropriate antidiuretic hormone syndrome

IAN

intern admit note

IBC

iron binding capacity

IBOW

intact bag of waters

IBS

irritable bowel syndrome

IBW

ideal body weight

ICA

internal carotid artery

ICCE

intracapsular cataract extraction

II. Approved Abbreviations


ICF

Intracellular fluid

ICLE

intracapsular lens extraction

ICM

ischemic cardiomyopathy

ICP

intracranial pressure

ICS

intercostal space

ICSH

interstitial cell stimulating hormone

ICT

icteric

ICU

intensive care unit

ID

identification

IDDM

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

IDK

internal derangement of the knee

IDM

infant of diabetic mother

IEP

immunoelectrophoresis

IF

interstitial fluid

IFA

indirect fluorescent antibody test

Ig(A,G,D,E,M)

immunoglobulin A, G, D, E, M

IGF-I

insulin-like growth factor I

IGF-II

insulin-like growth factor II

I/G/M

individual, group, milieu therapy

IHSS

idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis

IJ

internal jugular

IL

intralipid

ILBBB

incomplete left bundle branch block

ILF

indicated low forceps

IM

intramuscular

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IMA

internal mammary artery

IMF

idiopathic myelofibrosis

IMI

inferior myocardial infarction

IMP

impression

Immuniz

immunizations

INC

increase

Inc Spir

incentive spirometry

INF

infusion

ING

inguinal

INH

Isoniazid

inj

injury

INR

international normalized ratio

Inpt

II. Approved Abbreviations


IRDS

idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome

ITP

idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

I tube

ileostomy tube

IUCD

intrauterine contraceptive device

IUD

intrauterine device

IUFD

intrauterine fetal demise

IUGR

intrauterine growth retardation

IUP

intrauterine pregnancy

IUPC

intrauterine pressure catheter

IV

intravenous

IVC

inferior vena cava

In-patient

IVCD
IVDA

intraventricular conduction delay/defect


intravenous drug abuse

INT

internal

IVF

intravenous fluid

Int-rot

internal rotation

IVH

intraventricular hemorrhage

IOC

intraoperative cholangiogram

IVP

intravenous pyelogram

IOL

intraocular lens

IVPP

intravenous piggyback

IONTO

iontophoresis

IVS

interventicular septum

IOP

intraocular pressure

IWMI

inferior wall myocardial infarction

IOR

ideas of reference

JAR

junior admission resident note

IP

interphalangeal

JODM

juvenile onset diabetes mellitus

IPG

impedence plethysmograph

JP

Jackson Pratt (drainage bulb)

IPN

intern progress note

JPB

junctional premature beat

IRBB

incomplete right bundle branch block

JPC

junctional premature contraction

IQ

intelligence quotient

JRA

juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

IR

internal rotation

jt

joint

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JT

junctional tachycardia

J tube

jejunostomy tube

JV

jugular vein

JVD

jugular venous distension

JVP

jugular vein pulse

kelvin

potassium

KA

ketoacidosis

K Acetate

potassium acetate

Kcal

kilocalorie

KCL

potassium chloride

KCRC

Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center

kg

kilogram

KI

potassium iodide

KOH

potassium hydroxide

K Phos

potassium phosphate

KPO4

potassium phosphatase

K Phosphate

potassium phosphate

KUB

kidney, ureter, bladder x-ray

KVO

keep vein open

liter

left

L1-5

lumbar vertebrae or nerves 1-5

L&A

light and accommodation

L&D

labor and delivery

II. Approved Abbreviations


LA

left atrium

lab

laboratory

LAC

laceration

LAD

left anterior descending

LAE

left atrial enlargement

LAFB

left anterior fascicular block

LAH

left atrial hypertrophy

LAHB

left anterior hemiblock

LAO

left anterior oblique

LAP

Laparoscopic

lat

lateral

LAT

lateral

LATS

long-acting thyroid stimulating hormone

lb

pound

LBBB

left bundle branch block

LBM

lean body mass

LBO

large bowel obstruction

LBP

lower back pain

LBW

low birth weight

LCA

left coronary artery

LCCA

left circumflex coronary artery

LCCV

leukocytoclastic vasculitis

LCDD

light chain deposition disease

LCF

left circumflex coronary artery

LCM

left costal margin

LCP

Legg-Calve-Perthes (disease)

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LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LD

lethal dose

LDH

lactic dehydrogenase

LDHD

lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin's disease

LDL

low-density lipoprotein

L-DOPA

Levo-Dopa

LDR

labor, delivery, recovery

LDRP

labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum

LE

lumbar epidural

LE

lower extremity

LE prep

lupus erythematosus cell prep

LFA

left forearm

lg

large

LGA

large for gestational age

Lgth

length

LH

luteinizing hormone

LI

laser iridotomy

Li

lithium

LIB

left in bottle

Li2CO3

lithium carbonate

liq

liquid

LIMA

left internal mammary artery

LKS

liver, kidneys, spleen

LLB

long leg brace

LLC

long leg cast

II. Approved Abbreviations


LLE

left lower extremity

LLL

left lower lobe

LLQ

left lower quadrant

LLSB

left lower sternal border

LLT

left lateral thigh

L/M

liters per minute

LMCA

left main coronary artery

LMD

local medical doctor

LML

left medial lateral

LMP

last menstrual period

LMT

left mentotransverse

LN

lymph node

LNMP

last normal menstrual period

LOA

looseness of association

LOC

level of consciousness

LOF

low outlet forceps

LOM

limitation of motion

LOP

left occiput posterior

LOS

length of stay

LOT

left occiput transverse

LP

lumbar puncture

LPFB

left posterior fascicular block

LPHD

lymphocyte depletion Hodgkin's disease

LPM

Liters per minute

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

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LR

labor room

LRE

leukemic reticuloendotheliosis

L/S

lecithin/sphingomyelin

LS

lumbosacral

LSA

left sacroanterior

LSB

left sternal border

LSCA

left scapuloanterior

LSCP

left scapuloposterior

LSK

liver, spleen, and kidneys

LSO

left salpingo-oophorectomy

LSP

II. Approved Abbreviations


LVEF

left ventricular ejection fraction

LVF

left ventricular failure

LVG

left ventriculogram

LVH

left ventricular hypertrophy

LVL

left vastis lateralis

LVP

left ventricular pressure

L&W

living and well

lymphs

lymphocytes

lytes

electrolytes Sodium, Potassium, chloride,


carbon dioxide

left sacroposterior

meter

LST

left sacrum transverse

murmur

lt or L

left
M

male

LTB

laryngotracheo-bronchitis

m2

square meter

LTC

long term care

LTCS

low transverse cesarean section

LTG

long term goals

LTH

luteotropic hormone

LTM

long term memory

LUE

left upper extremity

LUL

left upper lobe

LUOQ

left upper outer quadrant

LUQ

left upper quadrant

LV

left ventricle

LVE

left ventricular enlargement

LVEDP

left ventricular end diastolic pressure

cubic meter

ma

milliampere

MA

monoclonal antibody

MAC

monitored anesthesia care

MACRO

macrocytic

MAE

moves all extremities

Mag Citrate

magnesium citrate

Mag Sulfate

magnesium sulfate

MAI

mycobacterium avium intracellulari

MAMC

mid-arm muscle circumference

MAO

monoamine oxidase

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MAP

Mean arterial pressure

MAPHR

maximum age predicted heart rate

MAS

meconium aspiration

MAST

military anti-shock trousers

MAT

multifocal atrial tachycardia

Max

maximum/maximal

MBF

married black female

MBP

mylin basic protein

MC

metacarpal

MCA

middle cerebral artery

MCCU

Mobile Coronary Care Unit

mcg

microgram

MCH

mean corpuscular hemoglobin

MCHC

mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration

MCHD

mixed cellularity Hodgkin's disease

MCL

midclavicular line

MCP

metacarpophalangeal joint

MCTC

metrizamide computerized tomography


cisternography

MCTD

II. Approved Abbreviations


mec

meconium

Meds

medications

MEE

middle ear effusion

MEN

multiple endocrine neoplasia

mEq

milliequivalent

MET

metabolic equivalent

MF

myelofibrosis

MFD

mid-forceps delivery

MFR

mid-forceps rotation

mg

milligram

MG

Marcus Gunn pupil

mg%

milligram/100 cc or milligram percent

MGF

maternal grandfather

MGM

maternal grandmother

MH

malignant histiocytosis

mHg

millimeters of mercury

MHR

maximum heart rate

MHz

megahertz

mixed connective tissue disease

MI

myocardial infarction

MCV

mean corpuscular volume

MICU

Medical Intensive Care Unit

MD

Doctor of Medicine

MID

multi-infarct dementia

MDAL

M.D. Anderson Laboratories, Houston, TX

MIF

migration inhibitory factor

MDE

major depressive episode

MIGB scan

135-I methylod benzyl guanine scan

ME

Medical Examiner

min

minute

MEA-1

multiple endocrine adenomatosis, type I

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II. Approved Abbreviations

MIP

metacarpal phalangeal

MONO

infectious mononucleosis

MIS

Medical Information System

MP

metacarpophalangeal joint

MJ

marijuana

MPC

Medical Policy Committee

MKD

medication kardex

MR

mitral regurgitation

ml

milliliter

MRG

murmurs, rubs and gallops

ML

midline

MRI

magnetic resonance imaging

MLE

midline episiotomy

MRSA

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus

mm

millimeter

ms

millisecond

MM

multiple myeloma

MS

multiple sclerosis

mM

millimole

MSF

meconium stained fluid

square millimeter

MSH

melanocyte stimulating hormone

mm

cubic millimeter

MSL

midsternal line

MMC

meningomyelocele

MSPN

medical student progress note

MML

Mayo Medical Laboratories, Rochester, MN

MSW

master of Social Work

MMPI

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

MTP

metatarsal phalangeal

MMR

measles, mumps, rubella vaccine

MUGA

multiple gated acquisition (scan)

MMSE

mini-mental status exam

Multivit

multivitamin

MMT

manual muscle test

MV

mitral valve

MN

midnight

mV

millivolt

MNT

Medical Nutrition Therapy

MVA

motor vehicle accident

MO

month old

MVI (conc)

multiple vitamin infusion (concentrate)

mod

moderate

MVO2

myocardial oxygen consumption

mol

mole

MVMT

movement

MOM

Milk of Magnesia

MVP

mitral valve prolapse

mon

monocyte

MVR

mitral valve replacement

myop

myopia

mm

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II. Approved Abbreviations

II. Approved Abbreviations

nausea

NI

not improved

N2

nitrogen

NICE

non-invasive carotid examination

N2O

nitrous oxide

NICU

Newborn Intensive Care Unit

NA

Narcotics Anonymous

NIDDM

non-Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

N/A

not applicable

NK

none known

NA

sodium

NKDA

no known drug allergies

Na Bicarb

sodium bicarbonate

nl

normal

NaCl

sodium chloride

NLP

no light perception

NAD

no acute distress

NMS

neuroleptic malignant syndrome

NADPH

nicotinamide adenine-dinucleotide phosphate

NNICU

Nerancy Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit

NaHCO3

sodium bicarbonate

no. or #

number

NA Pent

Sodium pentothal

noc.

night

NAS

no added salt

Noct

nocturnal

NB

newborn

NOFTT

non-organic failure to thrive

NCCLS

National Committee for Clinical Laboratory


Standards

norm

normal

NPC

near point of convergence

NCV

nerve conduction velocities


NPH

normal pressure hydrocephalus

ND

non-distended
NPN

nursing progress note

NEC

necrotizing enterocolitis
NPO

nothing by or per mouth

neg

negative
NPT

nocturnal penile tumescence

ng

nanogram
NRBC

nucleated red blood cell

NG

nasogastric
NR NST

non-reactive non-stress test

NGT

nasogastric tube
NS

normal saline

NH

nursing home
NSAID

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

NH4Cl

ammonium chloride
nsg

nursing

NHL

non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

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II. Approved Abbreviations

NSGY

Neurosurgery

OD

overdose

NSHD

nodular sclerosing Hodgkin's disease

OHA

oral hypoglycemic agent

NSICU

Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit

OM

otitis media

NSR

normal sinus rhythm

OOB

out of bed

NST

non-stress test

OOP

out of the pelvis

NSVD

normal spontaneous vaginal delivery

op

operation

NT

non-tender

OP

outpatient

NSTEMI

Non ST-segment elevation myocardial


Infarction

OPC

outpatient psychiatric clinic

OPCA

olivopontocerebellar atrophy

NTG

Nitroglycerin
OPG

oculoplethysmography

Nutr.

Nutrition
OR

operating room

NV

neurovascular
ORIF

open reduction with internal fixation

NVI

neurovascularly intact
ORL HNS

Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

NWB

non-weight bearing
OS

oculus sinister (left eye)

NZ

enzyme
OT

occupational therapy

O&P

ova and parasites


OU

oculi unitas (both eyes)

OA

osteoarthritis
Ox3

oriented to person, place, and time

OAR

Offender Aid and Restoration


Ox4

oriented to person, place, time, & situation

OB

obstetrics
oz

ounce

OBR

orthopedic bowel routine


p

after

OBS

organic brain syndrome


P

pulse

OC

oral contraceptive(s)
P&O

Prosthetics and Orthotics

OCC

occasionally
PA

posterior and anterior

OCD

obsessive-compulsive disorder
Pa

Pascal

OCG

oral cholecystogram
PAC

premature atrial contractions

OCT

oxytocin challenge test

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PAC-C

II. Approved Abbreviations

para-aminosalicylic acid recrystalized in


Vitamin C

PEG tube

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube

PaCO2 or PCO2

partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide

PEJ

percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy

PACU

Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Pentobarb

Pentobarbital

palp

palpate, palpation

pent

pentothal

PAN

polyarteritis nodosum

Pen VK

Potassium Phenoxymethyl Penicillin

PaO2 or PO2

partial pressure of arterial oxygen

PERL

pupils equal and react to light

pap

papillotomy

PERRLA

pupils equal, round and react to ight and


accommodation

Pap smear

Papanicolaou smear
PETC

Pre-Evaluation and Treatment Center

Para

paraplegic
PF

plantar flexion

PAS

para-aminosalicylic acid
PFC

persistence of fetal circulation

PAT

paroxysmal auricular or atrial tachycardia


PFGT

prosthetic fitting gait training

PAC
Pb

premature atrial contraction


lead, Phenobarbital

PFS

pulmonary function studies

pc

after meals

PG

prostaglandin

PC

posterior chamber

pg

picogram

PCA

patient controlled analgesia

PGF

paternal grandfather

PCIOL

posterior chamber intraocular lens

PGH

pituitary growth hormone

PCO

polycystic ovary

PGM

paternal grandmother

Pcw

pulmonary capillary wedge pressure

PGY

post-graduate year

PD

peritoneal dialysis

PH

past history

PDA

patent ductus arteriosus

pH

negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion


concentration

PDLL

poorly differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma


PHACO

phacoemulsification

PDR

proliferative diabetic retinopathy


PHAL

peripheral hyperalimentation

PE

physical examination
Pharm

pharmacy

PED

Pediatric
Phenobarb

Phenobarbital

PEG

pneumoencephalogram

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PHL

partial hemilaminectomy

Photocoag

photocoagulation

PI

peripheral iridectomy

PICC

peripherally inserted central catheter

PICU

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

PID

II. Approved Abbreviations


PMR

polymyalgia rheumatica

PN

progress note

PND

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

PNF Stretch

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation


stretch

pelvic inflammatory disease

PNH

paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

PIE

pulmonary interstitial edema

PNS

peripheral nervous system

PIH

pregnancy induced hypertension

po

by or per mouth

Pilo

Pilocarpine

PO

postoperative, after surgery

PIP

proximal interphalangeal (joint)

POAG

primary open angle glaucoma

Pit

Pitocin

POD#

post-operative day # __

PIV

Peripheral IV

POEMS

PIVF

peripheral intravenous fluid

polyneuropathy, organomegaly,
endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy
skin changes

PK

penetrating keratoplasty

POL

premature onset of labor

PKU

phenolketonuria

PORP

partial ossicular replacement prosthesis

pl

picoliter

post-op

after surgery, postoperative

PLEDS

periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges

pp

postpartum

PLT

platelets

PP

post prandial

Plus 10

plus 10 refraction lens

PPD

purified protein derivative

PM

afternoon

PPD

pack(s) per day

PMC

pseudomembranous colitis

PPI

Proton Pump Inhibitor

PMH

past medical history

PPN

peripheral parenteral nutrition

PMI

point of maximal impulse

PPP

peripheral pulses present

PML

progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

PPS

peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis

PMN

polymorphonuclear neutrophils

PPT

partial prothrombin time

PMP

previous menstrual period

PRA

plasma renin activity

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II. Approved Abbreviations

PRBC's

packed red blood cells

pt

pint

pre-ecl

pre-eclampsia, pre-eclamptic

Pt

patient

pre-op

before surgery

PTA

prior to admission

prep

preparation

PTB

patella tendon bearing

PRIDA

propyl imiodiacetic acid


(preferred abbreviation for this scan: DISIDA
- disopropyl iminodiacetic acid)

PTC

percutaneous cholangiogram

PTCA

percutaneous transluminal coronary


angioplasty

PTH

parathyroid hormone

PTL

preterm labor

PTP

patient treatment plan

PTSD

post-traumatic stress disorder

PTT

partial thromboplastin time

PTU

propylthiouracil

PTX

pelvic traction

PUD

peptic ulcer disease

Pulm

pulmonary

PUSH

Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing

PUV

posterior urethral valve

PV

plasma volume

PVC

premature ventricular contraction

PVD

peripheral vascular disease

PVR

pulse volume recording

PRIMIP

primipara

prn

when necessary

Pro

Pronation

Proc Pen

Procain Penicillin

Procto

proctosigmoidoscopy

PROM

passive range of motion

Prot

protein

PRP

pan retinal photocoagulation

prox

proximal

PRRE

pupils round, regular and equal

PS

pulmonic stenosis

PSA

prostate specific antigen

PSH

past surgical history

PSIS

posterosuperior iliac spine

PSMF

protein sparing modified fast

PSP

phenolsulfonphthalein
P vera

polycythemia vera

PSROM

premature spontaneous rupture of


membranes

PVO

pulmonary vascular obstruction

PSVT

paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

PWB

partial weight bearing

PT

physical therapy

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PWI

posterior wall infarct

PWP

pulmonary wedge pressure

PW

Pulse Width

PZI

protamine zinc insulin

cardiac output

every

QAC

Quality Assurance Committee

qh

every hour

qid.

four times a day

QNS

quantity not sufficient

Qp

pulmonary blood flow

QRS complex

ventricular complex on an ECG or EKG

Qs

systemic blood flow

qt

quart

Quad

quadriplegic

quads

quadriceps

II. Approved Abbreviations


RAO

right anterior oblique

RAT

right anterior thigh

RBBB

right bundle branch block

RBC

red blood cell

RCA

right coronary artery

RD

retinal detachment

RD

Registered Dietician

RDA

recommended daily allowance

RDS

respiratory distress syndrome

RECT

rectal

REF

referred

reg

regular

Reg X

Region Ten Community Services

Rehab

rehabilitation

REM

rapid eye movement

REP

retrograde pyelogram

right

Rep

repitition

respiration

RER

renal excretion rate

RA

rheumatoid arthritis

RES

reticuloendothelial system

Rad

radial

Resid

Residual

RAE

right atrial enlargement

Resp

respirations

RAEB

refractory anemia, erythroblastic

Retic

reticulocyte

RAH

right atrial hypertrophy

RF

rheumatic fever

RAM

rapid alternating movements

RFA

right femoral artery

RAN

resident admit note

RG

random glucose

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Rh

rhesus blood factor

RHD

rheumatic heart disease

RIA

radioimmunoassay

RICE

rest, ice, compressions, and elevation

RID

radialimmunodiffusion

RIF

right index finger

RIND

reversible ischemic neurological deficit

RL

Ringers lactate

RLE

right lower extremity

RLF

retrolental fibroplasia

RLL

right lower lobe

RLQ

right lower quadrant

RLT

right lateral thigh

RM

Radical mastectomy

RML
RMP

right middle lobe


right mento-posterior

RMR

II. Approved Abbreviations


ROM

range of motion

ROP

retinopathy of prematurity

ROS

review of systems

Rp

pulmonary resistance

RP

retinitis pigmentosa

RPE

rate of preceived exertion

RPF

renal plasma flow

RPh

Registered Pharmacist

RPN

resident progress note

RPR

rapid plasma reagin (serum syphilis screen)

RQ

respiratory quotient

RR

Recovery room

R&R

rate & rhythm

RRA

radioreceptor assay

RRR

regular rate and rhythm

resting metabolic rate

RSA

right sacro-anterior

RMSF

Rocky Mountain spotted fever

RScA

right scapulo-anterior

RMT

retromolar trigone

RScp

right scapulo-posterior

RN

Registered Nurse

RSD

reflex sympathetic dystrophy

RNA

ribonucleic acid

RSO

right salpingo-oophorectomy

RND

radical neck dissection

RSP

right sacroposterior

RO

rectal, oral (temperature method)

RSR

regular sinus rhythm

R/O

rule out

RST

right sacro-transverse

ROA

right occiput anterior

RSV

respiratory syncytial virus

ROM

rupture of membranes

RT

radiation therapy

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r/t

related to

RTA

renal tubular acidosis

RTC

return to clinic

RTO

return to office

RTW

return to work

RUC

regular uterine contractions

Rig

Rigidity

RUE

right upper extremity

RUG

retrograde urethrogram

RUL

right upper lobe

RUQ

right upper quadrant

RV

right ventricle

RVE

right ventricular enlargement

RVG

right ventrogluteal

RVH

II. Approved Abbreviations


SaO2

oxygen saturation

SAQ

short arc quadricep exercise

SAR

senior admission resident note

SAS

Surgical Admission Suite

SB

scleral buckle

SBA

stand by assistance

SBE

subacute bacterial endocarditis

SBF

single black female

SBO

small bowel obstruction

SBP

Systolic Blood Pressure

SCD

sequential compression device

SCI

spinal cord injury

SCIDS

severe combined immunodeficiency


syndrome

right ventricular hypertrophy

SD

sleep deprived

RVL

right vastus lateralis

SDH

subdural hematoma

Rx

prescription, treatment

SDU

Step-Down Unit

superior

sed rate

sedimentation rate

S1,2,3,4

first, second, third, and fourth heart sounds

S/E

side effects

SA

sinoatrial

SEM

systolic ejection murmur

SAA

Stokes-Adams attack

SEMI

subendocardial myocardial Infarction

SAB

spontaneous abortion

SF

standard flush

S/a d/o

schizoaffective disorder

SG

Swan-Ganz catheter

SAH

subarachnoid hemorrhage

SGA

small for gestational age

SAL

salicylate

SGOT

serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase

SAN

sinoatrial node

SGPT

serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase

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II. Approved Abbreviations


SOAP

subjective, objective, assessment, plan

SOB

shortness of breath

SOL

solution

SOM

serous otitis media

siblings

s/p

status post

SICU

Surgical Intensive Care Unit

SPEC

specimen

SIDS

sudden infant death syndrome

SPEP

serum protein electrophoresis

Sign

significant

SpG

specific gravity

SIMV

synchronized intermittent mandatory


ventilation

spont

spontaneous

SP tube

suprapubic tube

SIS

Saline Infusion Sonohysterography


SPP

suprapubic prostatectomy

SL

sublingual
SPROM

SLB

short leg brace

spontaneous premature rupture of


membranes

SLC

short leg cast

sq

square, also subcutaneous

SLE

systemic lupus erythematosus

SR

sedimentation rate

SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

SRF

subretinal fluid

SLR

straight leg raising

SRMC

single room maternity care

sm

small

SROM

spontaneous rupture of membranes

SMAE

spontaneous movement all extremities

SS

homozygous sickle cell (anemia)

SMA syndrome

superior mesenteric artery syndrome

SSC

Simila Special Care

SMBG

self monitoring blood glucose

SSCP

substernal chest pain

SMD

senile macular degeneration

SSE

soap suds enema

SMR

submucosal resection

SSI

sliding scale insulin

SNF

skilled nursing facility

SSKI

saturated solution of potassium iodide

SNS

sympathetic nervous system

SSN

social security number

SO

significant other

SSRI

selective serotonin receptor inhibitor

SH

social history

SI

suicidal ideations

SIADH

syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic


hormone

sibs

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II. Approved Abbreviations

SSS

sick sinus syndrome

SVD

spontaneous vaginal delivery

ST

sinus tachycardia

SVE

sterile vaginal examination

STAPH

staphylococcus

SVG

saphenous vein graft

STAT

at once

SVI

stroke volume index

STD

sexually transmitted disease

SVO2

Saturation of Venous Oxygen

STG

short term goals

SVR

systemic vascular resistance

Stim

stimulation

SVT

supraventricular tachycardia

STK

streptokinase

SW

Social Worker

STEMI

ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

SWF

single white female

STM

short term memory

SWI

stroke work index

STN

Subthalamic Nucleus

Sx

symptoms or signs

STNR

symmetrical tonic neck reflex

Sz

seizure

STREP

streptococcus

temperature

STS

serologic test for syphilis

TA

temporal arteritis

STSG

split thickness skin graft

T&A

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

STV

short term variability

T&C

Type and Crossmatch

SUB

Skenes, Urethral and Bartholin glands

T&S

Type and Screen

subconj

subconjunctival

T1-12

thoracic (dorsal) vertebrae or nerves

subcut

subcutaneous

T4RIA

thyroxine radioimmunoassay

SUI

stress urinary incontinence

T3U

triiodothyronine uptake

SUP

supination

TAB

therapeutic abortion

supp

suppository

tach
TAH

tachycardia
total abdominal hysterectomy

surg

Surgery
TAL

tendo Achilles lengthening

SV

stroke volume
TAPVR

total anomalous pulmonary venous return

SVC

superior vena cava


TAT

thematic apperception test

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II. Approved Abbreviations

TB or TBC

tuberculosis

tid

three times a day

TBI

total body irradiation

tinct

tincture

TBLC

term birth living child

TIUP

term intrauterine pregnancy

TBSA

total body surface area

TKD

treatment kardex

tbsp

tablespoon

TKR

total knee replacement

TC

telephone call

TLC

tender love and care

TCA

tricyclic antidepressant

TM

tympanic membrane

T cell

thymus derived lymphocyte

TMJ

temporomandibular joint

TCM

transcutaneous monitor

TMP

transmembrane pressure

TCV

thoracic cardiovascular

TNT

TCV-PO

Thoracic Cardiovascular Post Operative Unit

transnephrostomy tubogram
nephrostogram (meaning through
nephrostomy tube)

Td

tetanus/diphtheria (adult form)

toco

tocotransducer

TDO

temporary detaining order

TOF

tetralogy of Fallot

TDWB

touch down weight bearing

TOPV

trivalent oral poliomyelitis vaccine

TED

thromboembolic disease

TORP

total ossicular replacement prosthesis

TEDs

thromboembolic disease stockings

toxo

toxoplasmosis

TEF

tracheoesophageal fistula

TP

total protein

Temp

temperature

TPA

tissue plasminogen activator

TENS

transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation

TPN

total parenteral nutrition

Tep

trans-esophageal puncture

TPR

temperature, pulse, and respiration

terb
TF

terbutaline
tube feeding

Tr

Tremor

trach

tracheostomy

TGA

transposition of the great arteries


Trig

triglyceride

THR

total hip replacement; target heart rate


Troph

Trophamine

TI

tricuspid insufficiency, incompetence


tsp

teaspoon

TIA

transient ischemic attack

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TSH

thyroid-stimulating hormone

TTN

transient tachypnea newborn

TTWB

toe touch weight bearing

TTP

thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

TUR

transurethral resection

TURB

transurethral resection of bladder

TURP

transurethral resection of prostate

TV

tricuspid valve

TVC

true vocal cord

Tv

Tidal volume

TVH

total vaginal hysterectomy

Tx

treatment ((transfusion, transfer))

UA

II. Approved Abbreviations


URI

upper respiratory infection

URO

urology

US

ultrasound, ultrasonography

UTI

urinary tract infection

u urea

urinary concentration of urea

UVAFN

University of Virginia Fontaine Laboratory,


Charlottesville, VA

UVAML

University of Virginia Medical Laboratories,


Charlottesville, VA

UVASH

University of Virginia Student Health


Laboratory, Charlottesville, VA

UVATT

University of Virginia Histocompatibility


Laboratory, Charlottesville, VA

urinalysis

volts

UBW

Usual Body Weight

V1

fifth cranial nerve, ophthalmic division

UC

uterine contractions

V2

fifth cranial nerve, maxillary division

uCi

microcurie

V3

fifth cranial nerve, mandibular division

UGI

Upper GI; Upper Gastrointestinal

VA

visual acuity

UM

Utilization Management

VA

Veteran's Administration

UE

upper extremity

VACTERS

UF

ultrafiltration

a syndrome, anagram for the various


congenital anomalies involved: Vertebral,
Anal, Cardiac, TracheoEsophageal, Renal,
Single artery umbilicus

UIEP

urinary immunoelectrophoresis
vag hyst

vaginal hysterectomy

UL

upper lobe
Vanc

Vancomycin

UO

urine output
VBAC

vaginal birth after cesarean

UNG

ointment
VC

vital capacity

UPEP

urinary protein electrophoresis


VCUG

voiding cystourethrogram

UR

utilization review

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VD

venereal disease

VE

vaginal exam

Ventric

ventriculostomy tube

VEP

visual evoked potential

VER

visual evoked response

VF

visual field

VFI

viable female infant

V. fib

ventricular fibrillation

VHD

valvular heart disease

Vim

Ventral intermediate nucleus of thalamus

Vit

vitamin

vlbw

very low birth rate

VMA

vanillylmandelic acid

VMI

viable male infant

VO

verbal order

Vol

volume

VP

venous pressure

VRE

vancomycin resistant enterovirus

VS

vital signs

VSD

ventricular septal defect

VSS

vital signs stable

VT

ventricular tachycardia

v. tach.

ventricular tachycardia

VTX

vertex

WAIS

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

WBAT

weight bearing as tolerated

II. Approved Abbreviations


WBC

white blood cell

WDLL

well differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma

WDWN

well developed, well nourished

WFL

within functional limits

WHO

World Health Organization

WHR

wait to hip circumference

WISC

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

WNF

well nourished female

WNL

within normal limits

wo

week old

w/p

whirlpool

WPW Syndrome

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

wt

weight

w/c

wheelchair

except

times

X chromosome

female sex chromosome

X cover

cross cover note

XO

Turner's syndrome

XT

extropia

XXY

Klinefelter's syndrome

Y chromosome

male sex chromosome

yo

year old

yr

year

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II. Approved Abbreviations

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III. Symbols

III. Symbols
Symbols

female

male

negative

increasing or high

primary

decreasing or low

secondary

after

check

with

hour; e.g. 24 = 24 hrs.

no, none

change

approximately

parallel bars

to/from

1-RM

one rep max

number

positive

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IV. OB/GYN Addendum

OB/GYN ABBREVIATIONS
CE

Cervical exam

AB
AC

Aborta
Abdominal Circumference

CMT

Cervical Motion Tenderness

ACA

Anti Cardiolipin Antibodies

CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist

AFI

Amnionic Fluid Index

C/S

Cesarean Delivery

AG

Abdominal Girth

CTX

Contraction

AGUS

Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance

CX

Cervix

AI

Artificial Insemination

D/C

Discharge

AID

Artificial Insemination-Donor sperm

D&E

Dilatation and Evacuation

AIH

Artificial Insemination- Husband

DMPA

Depo Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo Provera)

AMA

Advanced Maternal Age

EAB

Elective Abortion

ART

Assisted Reproductive Technology

EASI

Extra-Amniotic Saline Infusion

ASCUS

Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined


Significance (Pap Smear Result)

EBX

Endometrial Biopsy

ECC

Endocervical Cells

ASCUS-H

Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined


Significance, Cannot R/O High Grade Squamous
Intraepithelial Lesion (Pap Smear Result).

Eff

Effacement

EGBUS

External Genitalia, Bartholin, Uretha, Skenes

ERT

Estrogen Replacement Therapy

E2

17 Beta Estradiol

FD

Fully dilated

FL

Fetal Length

FLM

Fetal Lung Maturity

FM

Fetal Movement

FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

FP

Family Practice

FSH

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

FT

Full Term

AUB

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Bilateral

BBOW

Bulging Bag of Water

BHCG

Beta Human Chorionic Gonadatropin

BPD

Biparietal Diameter

BPP

Biophysical Profile

BTBV

Beat to Beat Variability (NST Reading)

BUS

Bartholin, Uretha, Skenes

BV

Bacterial Vaginosis

CAH

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

CD

Cycle Day

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IV. OB/GYN Addendum

Gravida

LMP

Last Menstrual Period

GDM

Gestational Diabetes

LOA

Left Occiput Anterior

GFM

Good Fetal Movement

LOC

Loss of Consciousness

GIFT

Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer

LOF

Leaking of Fluid

GNRH

Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone

L/S

Laparoscopy, Laparoscope

GPFPAL

Gravidity, Parity, Fullterm, Preterm, Abortus, Living

LSIL

Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion


(Pap Smear Result)

GT

Genetic Termination
LZD

Laser Zona Drilling

HBSAG

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen


MFM

Maternal Fetal Medicine

HC

Head Circumference
MgSO4

Magnesium Sulfate

HPV

Human Papilloma Virus


MSAFP

Maternal Serum Alpha Fetoprotein

HRT

Hormone Replacement Therapy


Multip

Multiparous

H/S

Hysteroscopy
M

Murmur

HSG

Hysterosalpingogram
NP

Nurse Practitioner

HSIL

High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (Pap


Smear Result)

NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

HSV

Herpes Simplex Virus

NR

Northridge

ICSI

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection

NST

Non-Stress Test

I&D

Incision and Drainage

Nulliparous

Never Been Pregnant

INE

Infertility and Endocrinology

Oblig

Obligatory (new term related to HPV Pap smear)

IRB

Investigative Review Board

OBS

Observe/ observation

IUD

Intrauterine Device

OCP

Oral Contraceptive Pill

IUI

Intrauterine Insemination

OHSS

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

IUP

Intrauterine Pregnancy

ONC

Oncology

LAVH

Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy

Parous

LEEP

Loop Electrocautery Excision Procedure

PA-C

Physicians Assistant- Certified

LH

Leutenizing Hormone

PCA

Patient Controlled Analgesia

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PCC

Primary Care Center

PCT

Post Coital Test

PCOS

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

PNC

Prenatal Care

PNL

Prenatal Labs

PNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

PNV

Prenatal Vitamins

PPROM

Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes

pr

Per Rectum

PRL

Prolactin

PNV

Prenatal Visit

PROM

Premature Rupture of Membranes

PT CTX

Preterm Contractions

PTD

Preterm Delivery

pv

Per Vagina

PV

Prenatal Visit

RE / REI

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

ROP

Right Occiput Posterior

ROT

Right Occiput Transverse

SA

Semen Analysis

SAB

Spontaneous Abortion

SD&E

Suction, Dilatation, Evacuation

SROM

Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes

SSE

Sterile Speculum Exam

SUZI

SubZonal Sperm Injection

IV. OB/GYN Addendum


SVD

Spontaneous Vaginal Deliver

SVE

Sterile Vaginal Exam

TAB

Therapeutic Abortion

TAH

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

TA U/S

Trans Abdominal Ultrasound

TOA

Tubo-Ovarian Abscess

Toco

Tocolysis

TOL

Trial of Labor

Trich

Trichomoniasis

TVH

Total Vaginal Hysterectomy

TV U/S

Trans Vaginal Ultrasound

U/S

Ultrasound

UPT

Urine Pregnancy Test

VIN

Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia

WHNP

Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner

ZD

Zona Drilling

ZIFT

Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer

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IV. OB/GYN Addendum

LAB ABBREVIATIONS
ABG

Arterial Blood Gases

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V. Lab Addendum

V. Lab Addendum
Ig (A, G, D, E, M) Immunoglobulin A, G, D, E, M

AG or A/G Ratio Albumin/Globulin Ratio


AGUS

Atypical Glandular Cells of Uncertain Significance

APTT

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time

ASCUS

Atypical Squamous Cells of Uncertain Significance

BT

Bleeding Time

BUN

Blood Urea Nitrogen

C&S

Culture and Sensitivity

CBC

Complete Blood Count

CBG

Capillary Blood Glucose

CH50

Total Hemolytic Complement

CPK

Creatine Phosphokinase

CrCl

Creatinine Clearance

Creat

Creatinine

CRP

C-reactive protein

CX

Culture

DFA

Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain

EIA

Enzyme Immunoassay

ELISA

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay

ESR

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

FSBS

Fingerstick Blood Sugar

GC/MS

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy

GFR

Glomerular Filtratin Rate

GTT

Glucose Tolerance Test

HGSIL

High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion

IEP

Immunoelectrophoresis

LE prep

Lupus Erythematosus Cell prep

LGSIL

Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion

NCCLS

National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards

PPT

Partial Prothrombin Time

PT

Protime

PTT

Partial Thromboplastin Time

RPR

Rapid Plasma Regain (Serum Syphilis Screen)

SPEP

Serum Protein Electrophoresis

T4RIA

Thyroxine Radioimmunoassay

T3U

Triiodothyronine Uptake

UA

Urinalysis

UPEP

Urinary Protein Electrophoresis

VAP

Vertical Auto Profile

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V. Lab Addendum

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VI. Pulmonary Diagnostics & Respiratory Therapy


Addendum
PULMONARY DIAGNOSTICS & RESPIRATORY THERAPY
ABBREVIATIONS
AC

Assist Control

ALI

Acute Lung Injury

AM

Aerosol Mask

APRV

Airway Pressure Release Ventilation

Async

Asynchronous

Auto

Auto Mode

B&S

Bag and Suction

BiPAP

Bilevel (biphasic) positive airway pressure

BV

Bi-level pressure Ventilation

Calc

Calculation

Comp

Compliance

CPFT

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist

CPT

Chest Physiotherapy

CRT

Certified Respiratory Therapist

DLCO

Lung Diffusion Capacity for Carbon Monoxide

ETCO2

End Tidal Carbon Dioxide

ETS

Endotracheal Suctioning

FEV1

Forced Expiratory Volume in one second

FIO2

Fraction of Inspired Oxygen

FVC

Forced Vital Capacity

HeO2

Heliox

HFO2

High Flow Oxygen

VI. Pulmonary Diagnostics & Respiratory Therapy


Addendum
HFOV

High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation

Hum

Humidifier

I:E

Inspiratory to Expiratory Ratio

IMV

Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation

Insp

Inspiratory

IPL

Inspiratory Pressure Level

IPPB

Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing

IRV

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

IS

Incentive Spirometer

MCPAP

Mask CPAP

MDI

Metered Dose Inhaler

MLT

Minimal Leak Technique

MOV

Minimal Occlusion Volume

MV

Minute Volume

MVV

Maximum Volume Ventilation

Nasal airway type

NC

Nasal Cannula

NCPAP

Nasal CPAP

NIP

Negative Inspiratory Pressure

NP

Nasal Prongs

NPPV

Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

NPV

Negative Pressure Ventilation

NRB

Non-Rebreather

Oral Airway Type

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Addendum
O2

Oxygen

O2 sat

Oxygen Saturation

OH

Oxyhood

P/F ratio

Pao2/FIO2

PBW

Predicted Body Weight

PC

Pressure Control Ventilation

PC/PS

SIMV/PC/PS

PEEP

Positive End Expiratory Pressure

PEEPH

High Level PEEP on bilevel mode

PEEPL

Low Level PEEP on bilevel mode

PEP

Positive Expiratory Pressure

PIP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure

Plat

Plateau Pressure

Press

Pressure

PRVC

Pressure Regulated Volume Control

PRVC/PS

SIMV/PRVC/PSV

PSV

Pressure Support Ventilation

RA

Room Air

RAD

Reactive Airway Disease

RC

Respiratory Care

RPFT

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist

RR

Respiratory Rate

RRT

Registered Respiratory Therapist

VI. Pulmonary Diagnostics & Respiratory Therapy


Addendum
RRT-NPS

Registered Respiratory Therapist Neonatal/Pediatric


Specialist

RT

Respiratory Therapist

SAT

Saturated, Saturation

SIMV

Synchronous Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation

SpO2

Saturation per Pulse Oximetry

SPSV

SIMV with PSV

SSV

Shiley Speaking Valve

SVN

Small Volume Nebulizer

Sx

Suction

Tracheal Airway Type

Vt

Tidal Volume

TC

Trach Collar

TCDB

Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe

T-comp

Tube Compensation

Term

Termination

TI

Inspiratory Time

TOS

Top of Stabilizer

TP

T Piece

V/Q

Ventilation Perfusion Ratio

VC

Volume Control

VE

Minute Ventilation

Vent

Ventilator

VM

Venturi Mask

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Addendum
VO2 max

maximum Volume of Oxygen consumed per unit of


time

VS

Volume Support

VV+

Volume Ventilation Plus

WOB

Work Of Breathing

VI. Pulmonary Diagnostics & Respiratory Therapy


Addendum

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VII. Therapies Addendum

Assist

Abd

Abduction

ACDF

anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion

Add

adduction

amb

Ambulation

artic

articulation

Both/Bilateral

BDAE

Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination

BOS

Base of Support

BOT

base of tongue

c collar

cervical collar

CIDP

chronic inflammatory demyelinating


polyneurotheraphy

D/C

VII. Therapies Addendum


IADL

instrumental activities of daily living

ICH

intracranial hemorrhage

IVIG

intravenous immunoglobulin

L-spine

lumbar spine

LAQ

Long Arc Quad

LBQC

Large Base Quad Cane

LOB

Loss of Balance

MBS

modified barium swallow study

min

minimal

mm

muscles

MS

multiple sclerosis

OSH

outside hospital

PLOF

prior level of functioning

discharge/discontinue

rr

respiration rate

DNT

did not test

SBQC

Small Base Quad Cane

ELBW

extremely low birth weight

T-spine

thoracic spine

Eval

Evaluation

ther ex

Therapeutic Exercise

Ex

Exercise

TLSO

thoracic-limbo-sacral orthosis

EVD

externalized ventricular drain

vc

verbal cues

FEES

Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing

VCD

Vocal Cord Dysfunction

FWW

front wheeled walker

VLBW

very low birth weight

HEP

home exercise program

VOR

vestibular ocular reflex

HLHS

hypoplastic left heart syndrome

WBOS

wide base of support

Independent

seconds/ inches
at

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