Abbreviations
Section 10
ABBREVIATIONS
A
| @ | at |
| a | before |
| aa | of each / equal parts |
| AAA or A.A.A | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| AAOX4 | awake, alert and oriented (person, place, time and event) |
| ab | abortion |
| Abd. | abdomen |
| ABG’s | arterial blood gases |
| ABR | absolute bed rest |
| a.c. | before meals |
| AC | antecubital |
| ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme |
| ACF | antecubital fossa |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ACT | air care team |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotrophic hormone |
| A&D | admission and discharge |
| ADA | American Diabetes Association |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| A-Fib | atrial fibrillation |
| A-Flutter | atrial flutter |
| AgNO3 | silver nitrate |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AKA | also known as / above the knee amputation |
| A-Line | arterial line |
| ALS | advanced life support |
| A.M., am | morning hours, i.e., before noon |
| A.M.A., AMA | against medical advice / American Medical Association |
| Amb. | ambulatory |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| Amp. | ampule |
| amt. | amount |
| anes. | anesthesia |
| Angio | angiography/angiogram |
| ant. | anterior |
| AOS | arrived on scene |
| AP, A.P., appe | appendectomy |
| A/P | anterior/posterior |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| APE | acute pulmonary edema |
| APGAR | appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiratory effort |
| APH | Arnold Palmer Hospital |
| A.P.& L. | anterior, posterior and lateral |
| approx. | approximately |
| Aq. | aqueous |
| aqua | water or H2O |
| ARB | Angiotensin receptor blocker |
| ARC | AIDS-related complex |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| ARNP | advanced registered nurse practitioner |
| ASA | aspirin (acetyl salicylic acid) |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| ASPD | Altamonte Springs Police Department |
| assist. | assistance |
| A-Tach | atrial tachycardia |
| A/V | atrioventricular |
B
| BAL | blood alcohol level |
| BBB | bundle branch block |
| BBS | bilateral breath sounds |
| BCFD | Brevard County Fire Department |
| BCP | birth control pills |
| BCSO | Brevard County Sheriff¡¦s Office |
| B.E. | barium enema |
| B/F | black female |
| B.I.D. | twice per day |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| Bicarb | Sodium Bicarbonate |
| bilat | bilateral |
| bkfst | breakfast |
| Bld. | blood |
| BLS | basic life support |
| B.M. | bowel movement |
| B/M | black male |
| B.P., B/P | blood pressure |
| BR | bath room |
| b.r. | bed rest |
| B.R.P. | bathroom privileges |
| B.S., BS, B/S | blood sugar/breath sounds/bowel sounds |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BSN | Bachelor's of Science in Nursing |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| BVM | bag valve mask |
| Bx | biopsy |
C
| c | with |
| C | centigrade / Celsius |
| C1, C2, C3 | cervical vertebrae |
| CA | cancer |
| Ca | calcium |
| CaCL | calcium chloride |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cap | capsule |
| Cap. Ref. | capillary refill |
| caps | capsules |
| cath | catheterization |
| CATH | catheter |
| CBC, cbc | complete blood count |
| C.B.R. | complete bedrest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC, c/c | chief complaint |
| C-collar | cervical collar |
| CCU | coronary care unit / critical care unit |
| CDC | Center for Disease Control |
| CFD | Casselberry Fire Department |
| CFRH | Central Florida Regional Hospital |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| CID | cervical immobilization device |
| cm | centimeters |
| cmpd | compound |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO | carbon monoxide |
| C.O. | cardiac output |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| cont. | continuous |
| COPD, | COLD chronic obstructive lung disease |
| C.P., C/P | chest pain |
| CPD | Casselberry Police Department |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| creat | creatinine |
| C-section | cesarean section |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CSM | circulation, sensation and movement |
| C-spine | cervical spine |
| CT scan | computerized axial tomography |
| CUPS | Critical, unstable, potentially unstable and stable |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| CXR | chest X-ray |
| cysto | cystoscopy |
D
| D5W | dextrose 5% in water |
| D10W | dextrose 10% in water |
| D15W | dextrose 15% in water |
| D50 | dextrose 50% in water |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| D/C | discontinue / discharge |
| D&C | dilatation and curettage |
| defib | defibrillate |
| dig. | digoxin |
| dist. | distilled |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| D.O. | doctor of osteopathic medicine |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| Dr. | doctor |
| drsg., | dsg dressing |
| DTs | delirium tremens |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| DDx or Diff Dx | differential diagnosis |
E
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ECHO | echogram (cardiogram or encephalo) |
| ED, E.D. | emergency department |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| EJ | external jugular |
| EKG, ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| EMS | emergency medical services |
| emul. | emulsion |
| ENT | ears, nose, throat |
| EPD | Eatonville Police Department |
| epi | epinephrine |
| EPS | extra pyramidal symptoms |
| ER | emergency room |
| E&R | equal and reactive |
| esp. | especially |
| ET, ETT | endotracheal tube |
| ETA | estimated time of arrival |
| etc. | etcetera |
| ETD | estimated time of departure |
| etiol. | etiology |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol |
| EVAC | Volusia County EMS Service |
| exam | examination |
| exp | expiratory |
| ext | external |
F
| F. | Fahrenheit |
| F., F, | Fem female |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fe | iron |
| FF, F.F. | forced feeding / forced fluids |
| FHA | Florida Hospital Altamonte |
| FHAP | Florida Hospital Apopka |
| FHE | Florida Hospital East |
| FHWP | Florida Hospital Winter Park |
| FHO | Florida Hospital Orlando |
| FHP | Florida Highway Patrol |
| FHT | fetal heart tones |
| fib | fibrillation / fibula |
| fl, fld. | fluid |
| FOB | foreign object/body |
| FROM | full range of motion |
| Ft. | feet |
| FUO | fever unknown origin |
| fx. | fracture |
G
| G | gravida |
| gm | gram |
| ga | gauge |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GBD | gallbladder disease |
| GCS | Glasgow coma scale |
| GE | gastroenterology |
| gen. | general |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gluc | glucose |
| G.P. | general practitioner |
| gr. | grain |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| gtt. | drops |
| G.T.T. | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecology |
H
| H2O | water |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| H/A, H.A. | headache / heated aerosol |
| HBD | has been drinking |
| HBO | Hyperbaric Oxygen |
| HCH | Health Central Hospital |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| HEENT | head, ears, eyes, nose, throat |
| H/F | Hispanic female |
| H/M | Hispanic male |
| Hgb. | hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immune deficiency virus |
| HazMat | hazardous materials |
| HOB | head of bed |
| Hosp. | hospital |
| H&P | history and physical |
| Hr., hr., h. (°+) | hour |
| HR | heart rate |
| H.S. | hour of sleep |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| hyper | above / high |
| hypo | below / low |
I
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| ICM | intercostal margin |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ICS | intercostal space |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IN | intranasal |
| Immob. | immobilized |
| In, in. | inch |
| I.S. | incentive spirometry |
| info | information |
| insp | inspiratory |
| Int. | internal |
| IO | intraosseous |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| Irreg. | irregular |
| irrig. | irrigation |
| Isol. | isolation |
| IU | international units |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP, I.V.P. | intravenous pyelogram / intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggy back |
J
| J | joules |
| jt. | joint |
| JVD | jugular vein distension |
K
| K+ | potassium |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| KED | Kendrick’s extrication device |
| Kg | kilogram |
| Km | kilometers |
| KUB | kidneys, ureter, bladder |
| KVO | keep vein open |
L
| L | left |
| L | liter |
| LA | left arm |
| Lab | laboratory |
| lac | laceration |
| LAC, LA/C | left antecubital |
| LBB | long backboard |
| lbs | pounds |
| LCFD | Lake County Fire Department |
| LCSO | Lake County Sheriff’s Office |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| LFD | Longwood Fire Department |
| Lido | lidocaine |
| LLAQ | left lower abdominal quadrant |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LLR | left lateral recumbent |
| LMFD | Lake Mary Fire Department |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LMPD | Lake Mary Police Department |
| LOC | loss of consciousness / level of consciousness |
| LP. | lumbar puncture |
| LPD | Longwood Police Department |
| lpm | liters per minute |
| LPN, L.P.N. | licensed practical nurse |
| LR, RL | lactated ringers / ringers lactate |
| L.S. | lung sounds |
| LSD | lysergic acid diethylamide |
| L-spine | lumbar spine |
| L/S | spine lumbar sacral spine |
| Lt, (L) | left |
| LUAQ | left upper abdominal quadrant |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |