Newark, New Jersey
Prepared by: The Medical Records Committee
Constancia Uy, MD, Chairperson
Date:
April 2008
OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
DANGEROUS ABBREVIATIONS – Not accepted in orders or medication-related documents
The following abbreviations have been REMOVED from The University Hospital Official Abbreviation List because they
have the potential to jeopardize patient safety by being misunderstood, resulting in medication errors.
June 2005 forward:
Abbreviation
Intended
Meaning
Misinterpretation
Preferred Practice
U or u
unit
Read as a zero (0) or a four (4), causing a 10-fold
overdose or greater (4U seen as "40" or 4u seen as
"44").
Write "units"
IU
international
unit
qd or QD
once daily
qod or QOD
every other day
Misread as "IV" (intravenous) or 10 (ten)
Misinterpreted as "right eye" (OD - oculus dexter,
causing administration of oral medications in the
eye). Period after Q or “O” can be mistaken for “I”
Decimal point is missed
Lack of
Leading Zero
(.Xmg)
MSO4
MgSO4
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
Write "daily"
Write “every other day”
Remember, “Always lead, never
follow)”
Trailing Zero
(X.0mg);
MS
Write "International Unit"
morphine
sulfate or
magnesium
sulfate
Confused for one another – can mean morphine
sulfate or magnesium sulfate
Always write a leading Zero
before a decimal point (0.X mg)
and never write a Zero by itself
after a decimal point (X mg)
Write "magnesium Sulfate" or
“morphine sulfate”
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
(E)CW
1/u
P/F
100 hue
2°
(Essex) County Welfare
one finger over umbilicus
Pa02/Fi02 ratio
Farnsworth Munsell 100 hue test
secondary
A/P
A-P D
A-aP02
A-V*
A:G
A.Fib
A-P
A&Ox3
A&P
A2
A2 P2 and A2 P2
AA*
AAA*
AAO
AAROM
Ab*
abd*
ABE
ABG
ABI
ABP
ac
AC REC AB
AC*
assessment/plan
anteroposterior diameter
alveolar-arterial oxygen tension gradient
arteriovenous
albumin globulin ration
atrial/auricular fibrillation
Aorto-Pulmonary
alert & oriented times 3,2,1,0
Anterior and Posterior Colporrhaphy
aortic second sound
relation of aortic and pulmonic heart sounds
alcoholics anonymous; atlantoaxial; African American
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm; Abdominal aortic aneurysm
awake, alert, oriented
active assistive range of motion
abortion; Antibody;
abdomen; abduction
arterial blood electrolytes
arterial blood gases
Ankle-Brachial Index
Arterial Blood Pressure; after bypass
before meals
acetylcholine receptor antibody
Anterior Chamber; abdominal circumference (ultrasound);
acrominal clavicular joint; alternating current.
Community Medicaid waiver program for AIDS
citric acid, trisodium citrate, dextrose solution
Angiotensin converting enzyme
Acetyl – coenzyme A
anterior cruciate ligament
advanced cardiac life support
Activated clotting time
corticoprophin, adrenocorticotropic hormone
as much as needed; as desired
Attention deficit disorder
adduction
antidiuretic hormone
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder
Acute decompensated heart failure
Adjustment
activities of daily living
Admission
adenosine diphosphate
Advance Directives
above elbow; air entry (on physical exam on lungs)
ACCAP
ACD
ACE
acetyl – CoA
ACL
ACLS
act
ACTH
ad lib
ADD
add*
ADH
ADHD
ADHF
Adj.
ADL
adm
ADP
Adv.Dir.
AE*
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
AEA
AEP
AF
AFB
AFDC
AFI
AFO
AFP
AFX
AG, ag
AGA
AGE
AgNo3
AHF
AHG
AIDS
AJ
AK
AKA*
AL
ALA
alb
alk p’tase (alk phos)
ALK HT
ALK P FR
ALPC
ALS
ALT
ALTP
am fl
AM
AMA
Amb
AMD or ARMD
AMI
amp
AMP
amt
ANA
ANC
ANH
ANS
Ant. Sag. D.
ant*
ante
Ao
AO
Ao.Diss.
AOB
AOG
AORN
AP*
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
above elbow amputation
auditory evoked potential
Atrial Fibrillation
Acid fast bacteria
Aid to families with dependent children
amniotic fluid index
ankle foot orthosis
alpha fetoprotein
Air fluid exchange
antigen
appropiate for gestational age
acute gastroenteritis
silver nitrate
antihemolytic factor
antihemophilic globulin
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
ankle jerk
above knee
Alcoholic keto acidosis; above knee amputation; also known as
arterial line
amino levulinic acid
albumin
alkaline phosphatase
heat stable alkaline phosphatase
alkaline phosphatase fractionation
Argon Laser Photocoagulation
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Alanine Aminotransferase
Argon laser trabeculoplasty
amniotic fluid
morning
against medical advise
ambulation
Age related macular degeneration
Anterior Myocardial Infarction
ampule
adenosine monophosphate
amount
antinuclear antibody (blood test)
absolute neutrophil count
Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution
autonomic nervous system
anterior sagittal diameter
anterior; antegrade
before
Aortic
atlantoocipital
Aortic Dissection
alcohol on breath
age of gestation
Association of Operating Room Nurses
antepartum; anteroposterior
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
APC
APD
APH
APN
APRV
aPTT
AR*
ARC
ARDS
ARF
AROM*
AS
ASA
ASAP
ASC AO
ASCVD
ASD
ASHD
ASIA
ASIS
ASO
AST
ATC*
atm
ATP
AUC
AV
AVA
AVD
AVM
AVN
AVNRT
AVR
AVRT
AX
Acute Pericarditis
Afferent Pupil Defect
anterior pituitary hormone
Advanced Practice Nurse
airway pressure release ventilation
Activated partial thromboplastin time
Auto-refraction; aortic regurgitation
aids related complex
adult respiratory distress syndrome
acute renal failure
artificial ruptore of membranes; active range of motion
aortic stenosis
aspirin
as soon as possible
Ascending Aorta
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Atrial Septal Defect
arteriosclerotic heart disease
American Spinal Cord Injury Association
anterior superior iliac spine
antistreptolysin O
Aspartate Aminotransferase
Around the clock; automatic tube compensation
atmosphere
adenosine triphosphate
area under the curve
atrioventricular
Aortic Valve Area
AVD Dissociation
arteriovenous malformation
avascular necrosis
Atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia
Asortic Valve Replacement
Artioventricular re-entrant tachycardia
axillary
B&S
B.E.E.
B.T.B.
B12
Ba
BACT
BAL*
baso
BBB
BBP
BC
BCG
BCL
BDR
BE*
Bartholin's and Skene's glands
Basal energy expenditure
Break Thru Bleeding
Vitamin B12
barium
bacteria
British antilewisite; bronchialveolar lavage
basophile
bundle branch block
Before bypass
birth control
Bacillus Calmette - Guerin
Bandage contact lens
Background Diabetic Retinopathy
base excess; barium enema; below elbow
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
BEA
BF*
BG
bid
Bif
BIG
BILI
bisp.
BIVAD
BK
BKA
bl or bil.
bld
bld cx
BLS
bm or BM*
BMP
BOA
BP
BPD*
BPH
bpm
BPP
BR*
BRAO
BRAT
BRBPR
Bronch
BRP
BRVO
BS*
BSA
BSD
BSE
BSEP
BSN
BSO
BSS
BSSO
BSW
BTB
BTU
BUN
BW
bx
below elbow amputation
Body fluid; Black female/woman
Blood Glucose
twice a day
Bifurcation
Bigeminy
bilirubin
bispinous or interspinous diameter
Bi Ventricular Assist Device
below knee
below knee amputation
Bilateral
blood (as in blood culture)
blood culture
basic life support
bowel movement; Black male/man; Bone marrow
Basic metabolic profile
born on arrival
blood pressure
borderline personality disorder; bi-polar disorder;
Biparietal diameter; bronchopulmonary dysplasia
benign prostatic hypertrophy
Breaths or beats per minute
Biophysical profile
bedrest; breast
Branch retinal artery occlusion
Bananas, rice cereal, applesauce and toast
bright red blood per rectum
Bronchoscopy
bathroom privileges
Branch vein artery occlusion
breath sounds/Bowel sounds/Blood Sugar
Body surface area
Bed Side Drainage
breast self examination
brain stem evoked potential
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Balanced saline solution
bilateral sagittal split osteotomies
Bachelor of social work
Breakthrough Bleeding
British Thermal Unit
blood urea nitrogen
Body weight
biopsy
c/o
c or C
C & S, C/S*
C-
complain of
with; Medical/Surgical Certified Nurse
Culture and sensitivity
without contrast
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
C/D
C sp
C/S*
c.c.
C.P.M.
C.T.S.
C+
C*
Ca++
CA*
CAB
CABG
CAD*
calc.
CAOD
cap
CAPD
Card*
CAT
CATC
Cath.
CBC
CBCD
CBG*
CBI
CBVI or CFB
cc or CC*
CCA
CCP
CCPED
CCRN
CCU
CD
CDH
CEA
CET
CF*
CFA
CFT
CFV
CHB
CHD
CHF
CHI
chole. est
chol.
CIRC
circ
CIWA
CI
CKMB
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
Cup/Disc Ratio
cervical spine
c-section; Conjunctiva/sclera
Chief complaint
continuous passive motion
carpal tunnel syndrome
with contrast
centigrade; cervical vertebra; Cornea
Calcium
carcinoma
Coronary artery bypass
coronary artery bypass graft
Carotid Artery Disease; coronary artery disease
Calculation
Carotid Artery Occlusive Disease
capsule
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
cardiac; Cardiotomy
Computerized axial tomography
catecholamine
catheter
complete blood count
complete blood count and differential
Capillary Blood Gas; Corticosteroid-binding gloubulin,
transcortin
continuous bladder irrigation
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
with correction; Chief complaint
Common Carotid Artery
Certified Clinical Perfusionist
Community Medicaid waiver program for nursing care
Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse
coronary care unit
Cesarean delivery
congenital dislocated hip
carcinoembryonic antigen
common extensor tendon
Count fingers visual acuity; Cystic Fibrosis
Common Femoral Artery
common flexor tendon
Common Femoral Vein
Complete Heart Block
coronary heart disease
congestive heart failure
closed head injury
cholesterol esters
cholesterol
Circumflex
circumcision
Clinical Inventory for Withdrawal of Alcohol
Cardiac Index
Creatine kinase MB isoenzyme
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
CL
cl. liq.
CL.
cm
CM
CMC
CMHC
CML
CMMI
CMP*
CMV*
CNS*
CNV
CO
CO2
CoA
COA
COAG
coag
Cog.
Col
conc.
Conj.
cont.*
coord.
COPD
COS
COT
CP
CPAP
CPB
CPC
CPD
CPDA
CPK
CPM
CPP
CPR
CPS
CPT
Cr/Cre
CR deg
CRAO
CRIF
CRNA
CRP
CRRT
CRVO
cryo*
cryst
CS*
CSA
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
Clostridium
clear liquid
chloride
centimeter
Cardiomyopathy
carpal metacarpal
Community Mental Health Center
chronic myelogenous leukemia
Center for Molecular Medicine and Immunology
Comprehensive metabolic profile, Cardiomyopathy
cytomegalovirus; controlled mechanical ventilation
central nervous system; Clinical Nurse Specialist
Choroidal neovascularization
cardiac output
carbon dioxide
coenzyme A
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
chronic open angle glaucoma
coagulation
cognitive
Colonoscopy
Concentration
Conjunctiva
continuous; content
Coordination
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Constant Observation
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
cerebral palsy
continuous positive airway pressure
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
clinical pathological conf., clinicopathological conf.
cephalo-pelvic disproportion
Citrate, phosphate, dextrose and adenosine
creatinine phosphokinase
Continuous pass of motion
Cranial perfusion pressure
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
Cardioplegia solution
chest physical therapy
Creatinine; serum creatinine
cone rod degeneration
Central retinal artery occlusion
closed reduction internal fixation
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
C-reactive protein
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Central retinal vein occlusion
Cryoretinopexy; cryoglobulins; cryoprecipitate
Crystalloid Solution
Certified Specialist; Cell saver; coronary sinus
Cross-sectional area
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
CSF
CSME
CSP
CST*
CSW
CT*
CTA
CTH
CTP
CTS
CTX
CTXs.
cva or CVA*
CVD
CVF
CVP
CVTS
CVVH
CVVHD
CVVHDF
CX
cx
CXR
cyro
cysto.
cerebrospinal fluid
Clinically significant macular edema
Coronary sinus pressure
Contraction stress test; Craniosacral therapy
Certified social worker
computerized tomography; chest tube
cat scan of abdomen
cat scan of head
cat scan of pelvis
Cardiothoracic Surgery
cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis
contractions
costovertebral angle; cerebrovascular accident
cardiovascular disease
Confrontation visual field
Central venous pressure
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration
Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration with Dialysis
Continuous Veno-Venous Hemodiafiltration
cervix
culture
chest X-ray
Cryoprecipitate
cystoscopy
D/S
D
D/W
D&C
D/C*
D/O
D&E
D.Bil
D.T.
D+E
D3
D5 ⅓ NSS
D5 ¼ NSS
D5 ½ NSS
D5NS5%
D5RL
D5W
DA
DAT
db
DBC
DBI
DBP
DBW
dc*
dextrose and saline
diopter
dextrose and water
dilation and curettage
discharge; discontinue
disorder
dilitation and evacuation
Direct Bilurubin
Dietetic technician
Dilation and evacuation
distral third
dextrose in .33% normal saline solution
dextrose in 0.225% normal saline solution
dextrose in ½ normal saline solution (0.45%)
dextrose in normal saline solution
dextrose in ringer’s lactate
dextrose in water
diagnostic arthroscopy
Direct antiglobulin test
decibel
Distance between center of spectacle correction
Digital-Brachial Index
diastolic blood pressure
Desirable Body Weight
direct current
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
DCA
DD
DDAVP
DDD
DDS
DDT
dec./decr.
Depr.
Derm.
DESC Ao
dev.*
df
DHEAS
DI
DIAG or D
DIC
diff*
dil
DIPJ
Dis.
disloc
DIT
div
DJD
DKA
DM
DMD
DME
DMV
DNA
DNase
DNR
DO
DOA*
DOB
DOC
DOCA
DOE
DOI
DOL
DOPA
DOT
DPL
DPM
DPN
DPNase
DPNH
DPW
DR*
DSA
DSD
dsg
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
Directed Coronary Athrectomy
differential diagnosis
Vasopressin
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Doctor of Dental Surgery
dichloro-diphenyl trichoroenthane
deceased/decreased
Depression, depressed
dermatology
Descending Aorta
development, developmental; deviations
dorsiflexion
Dihydroepiandrosterone sulfate
diabetes insipidus
Diagonal
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
difficult; differential count; different
dilute or dissolve
distal interphalangeal joint
disorder
dislocation
diiodotyrosine
divide
degenerative joint disease
diabetic keto acidosis
diabetes mellitus
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Durable medical equipment
Disc, macula, vessels
deoxyribonucleic acid
deoxyribonuclease
do not resuscitate
Doctor of Osteopathy
date of admission; Dead on arrival
date of birth
Doctors Office Center
deoxycortiocosterone acetate
Dyspnea on Exertion
Date of injury
duration of labor
3:4 dihydroxyphenylalanine
Direct Observation Therapy
diagnostic peritoneal lavage
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
diphosphopyridine nucleotide
enzyme hydrolyzing DPN
(reduced) diphosphopyridine nucleotide
Department of Public Welfare
Diabetic retinopathy; delivery room
digital substration angiography
dry sterile dressing
dressing
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
DTR
DTs
DUB
DVI
DVR
DVT
Dx
DYFS
deep tendon reflexes
delirium tremens
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
digital visual imaging
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
deep vein thrombosis
diagnosis
Division of Youth and Family Services
E.O.G.H.
E.R./ER
E
EBL
ECA
ECCE
ECF
ECG or EKG
ECHC
ECHO virus
ECMO
ECT
ED
EDC
EDH
EDTA
EDTA*
EDW
EDX
EECP
EEG
EENT
EMG
ERV
ESR
ESRD
ETC02 (etCO2)
East Orange General Hospital
Emergency Room
Estrogen
estimated blood loss
External Carotid Artery
extra capsular cataract extraction
extracellular fluid
electrocardiogram
Essex County Hospital Center
enterocytopathogenic human orphan virus
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
electric convulsive therapy
Emergency Department
expected date of confinement
epidural hematoma
Edetate disodium
edathamil; Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; edetic acid
Estimated Dry Weight
electrodiagnostic test
Enhanced external counter pulsation
electro encephalogram
eye, ear, nose, throat
electromylogram
expiratory reserve volume
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
End Stage Renal Disease
end tidal carbon dioxide
FCE
FDA
FDP
FDS
Fe
FEES
Fem-Fem Graft
Fem-Pop Graft
Fem-Tib Graft
fERG
FES
FEV
FFA
functional capacity evaluation
Food and Drug Administration
flexor digitorum profundus
flexor digitorum sublimis
iron
Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
Femorafemoral Graft
Femoralpopliteal Graft
Femoral Tibial Graft
Focal electroretinogram
fuctional electrical stimulation
forced expiratory volume
free fatty acid
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
FH*
FHP
FHR
FHS
FiO2
fl
FL
Flex
Flex. Sig.
FNA
FOB
FOI
FP
FRC
FS
FSH
fT4
FT
FTA
FTT
FUO
FVC
FVER
FWB
Fx.
fundal height; family history
Foster home placement
fetal heart rate
fetal heart sounds
fractional inspired oxygen
fluid
Femur length (ultrasound)
flexion
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Fine Needle Aspiration
Father of baby
Flight of ideas
Family Planning
functional residual capacity
fingerstick
follicle stimulating hormone
free T4
full term
Flourescent treponemal antigen
failure to thrive
fever unknown origin
Forced vital capacity
Flash visual evoked responses
full weight bearing
Fracture
G-1-P
G-6-PD
GA
GB
GC
GCE
GCS
gct
gds Tx
GDX/HRT
Gen.
GENTA
GERD
GFR
GFX
GGTP
GH
GI
GIFT
gls
GLU
gm
GMC
gms
GNR
Gr*
glucose-Iphosphate
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
gastric analysis
gallbladder
gonococcal
general conditioning exercises
Glascow Coma Scale
Glucose Challenge Test
group & supportive therapy
glaucoma diagnostic imaging
Generalized
gentamicin
Gastroesophegeal Reflux Disease
glomerular filtration rate
Gas fluid exchange
gamma-glutamic trasnferase
growth hormone, anterior pituitary
gastrointestinal
gamete-in-intrafallopian tube transfer
Eyeglasses
Glucose
gram
General medical condition
Grams
gram-negative rods
gran; group
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
grav
GCS
GSW
gtt
GTT
GU
Gyn
gravida
Glascow Coma Scale
gunshot wound
drop
glucose tolerance test
genito urinary
gynecology
H or h
H/O
H.N.V.
H.S.
H&H
H&P
H 2O
HA*
ham
HAP
HAV
HB, Hb
HC
HCAP
HCC
HCG
Hct
HCVD
HD
HDL
HEAP
HEENT
HELLP Syndrome
Hemo
HEP
HFP
Hgb
HHA
HHC
HHD
HHNK
HI
HIPP
HIV
HKAO
HL
HM
HMO
HMS
HN2
HNP
HNT
HOB
horiz
HPF
hourly
history of
Has not voided
high school
hemoglobin and hematocrit
history & physical
water
Homatropine; headache; Hydroxiapatite
hamstrings
hospital-acquired pneumonia
Hallux abducto valgus
hemoglobin
head circumference (ultrasound)
health care associated pneumonia
Home Care Coordinator
human chorionic gonadotrophin
hematocrit
hypertensive cardiovascular disease
Hemodialysis
high density lipoprotein
Home Energy Assistance Program
head, eyes, ears, nose & throat
hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet
Hemoconcentrator
home exercise program
Hepatic function profile
hemoglobin
Home Health Aid
Home Health Care
hypertensive heart disease
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic non-ketotic acidosis
homicidal ideation
Hyperthermic Intra-Peritoneal Perfusion
human immunodeficiency virus
hip knee ankle orthosis
humeral length (ultrasound)
hand movement
Health Maintenance Organization
Hepcon Management System
a nitrogen mustard, methyl bis (B-chloroethyl)-amp
herniated nucleus pulposus
head, neck & trunk
head of bed
horizontal
high power field
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
HIP
HR
HRT
hs
HSA
HSV
HT
HTLV
HTN
HV
HVF
Hx
HZV
history of present illness
heart rate
Hormone replacement therapy
at bedtime
human serum albumin
Herpes simplex virus
Hypertropia
human T-cell lymphotropic virus
hypertension
high volt
Humphrey visual field
history
Herpes zoster virus
I&O
I.C.M.S.
I.D.
I.S.
I*
I&D
IAB
IABP
IAN
IBW
ICA
ICCE
ICE
ICF
ICGA
ICN
ICP
ICP*
ICSH
ICU
ID-K
IDDM
IDM
IDPN
IDUM
ie*
IEP
IFA
IHD
ILV
IM
IMF
IMI
imp*
IMV
inc. or incr.
incl
ind*
intake and output
intensive case management services
identifying data
Incentive Spirometry
iris
incision and drainage
Intraaortic Balloon
Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
inferior alveolar nerve
Ideal body weight
Internal Carotid Artery
intracapsular cataract extraction
Irido corneal endothelial syndrome
intracellular fluid
Indocyanine green angiography
intensive care nursery
Isihara color plates
Ishihara Color Plates; Intracranial pressure (bolt)
interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
intensive care unit
internal derangement (L or R or B) knee
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
infant of diabetic mother
Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition
infant of drug using mother
that is; initial evaluation
immunoelectrophoresis
immunoflourescent antibody
ischemic heart disease
independent lung ventilation
intramuscular
intermaxillary fixation
Inferior myocardial infaction
impacted (impaction); Impression
intermittent mechanical ventilation
Increased or increasing
include
independent; individual
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
inf*
INH
inj.
inp/inpt
INR
Ins.
inspir.
Inst.
int*
inv
INVOS
IOL
IOP
IP*
IPD
IPG
IPPB
IQ
IR*
IRDS
IST
IT
IUD
IUP
IV
IVC
IVDA
IVF
IVFA
IVH
IVP*
IVPB
IVU
IWMI
infusion; inferior
isoniazid
Injection
inpatient
International normalized ratio (for pt)
Insurance
Inspiration or inspiratory
Instruction
internal; interpretation
inversion
In-Vivo Optical Spectroscopy
intraocular lens implant
intraocular pressure
intrapartum
Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
Impedance Plethysmography
intermittent positive pressure breathing
intelligence quotient
internal rotation; interventional radiology
idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome
insulin shock therapy
intratuberous
Intra Uterine Device
intrauterine pregnancy
intravenous
inferior vena cava
intra-venous drug abuse/abuser
in-vitro fertilization
Intravenous fluorescine angiography
intraventricular hemorrhage
Intravenous push; intravenous pyelogram
intravenous piggyback
Intravenous Urogram
inferior wall myocardial infarction
JCMC
JIA
JRA
jt
JVD
JW
K
K+
K-wire
KA
KAO
KCI
Kev
Kg
Kl
KJ
KOH PREP
Jersey City Medical Center
juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
joint
jugular vein distension
Jehovah Witness
Potassium (uses both with and without the +)
potassium
Kirshner wire
King Armstrong Units
knee ankle orthosis
Potassium chloride
kiloelectron volt
kilogram
potassium iodine
knee jerks
potassium hydroxide preparation
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
KT/V
KUB
KVO
Clearance X Time/Volume
kidneys, ureters and bladder
keep vein open
L&D
L&A
L*
L.L.Q
L.U.Q.
L1,L2
LA
Lab
Lac
LAD
LAE
LAP*
labor and delivery
light and accommodation
Left; liter
left lower quadrant
left upper quadrant
1st lumbar vertebra, etc.
Left atrium
laboratory
laceration
Left anterior descending
Left atrial enlargement
leukocyte alkaline phosphatase; Laporascopic,
Laparoscopy/laparotomy
lateral
pound (avoirdupois; apothecary)
left bundle branch block
low back pain
lean body weight
lateral collateral ligament
Licensed clinical social worker
lethal dose
lanthony desaturated D15 test
median lethal dose
lactic dehydrogenase
low density lipoprotein
Lupus erythematosis; lower extremity
left frontoanterior
left frontoposterior
left frontotransverse; Liver function test
large
large for gestational age
Lown-Ganovy Levine Syndrome
left gluteus maximus
leutinizing hormone
Left heart catheterization
left homonymous hemianopsia
Left internal mammary artery (graft)
liquid
leg length discrepancy
Left lower lobe (lung); Left lower lid
Left main
left mentoanterior; laryngeal mask airway
lower motor neuron
last menstrual period; left mentoposterior
left mentotransverse
last normal menstrual period
left occiput anterior/loosening of association
loss of consciousness
lat
lb
LBBB
LBP
LBW
LCL
LCSW
LD
LD15
LD50
LDH
LDL
LE*
LFA
LFP
LFT*
Lg
LGA
LGL
LGM
LH
LHC
LHH
LIMA
Liq
LLD
LLL
LM
LMA*
LMN
LMP*
LMT
LNMP
LOA
LOC
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
LOP
LOS
LOT
LOV
LP*
LPcP
LPM
LPN
LR
LS*
LSA
LSD-25
LSK
LSL
LSO
LSP*
LST*
LSW
LT
LTG
LTH
LTS
LUE
LUL*
LUQ
LV
LVA
LVAD
LVH
Lymph.
left occiput posterior
length of stay
left occiput transverse
loss of vision
lumbar puncture; Light perception visual acuity
Light perception with projections
Liter per minute
licensed practical nurse
lactated ringer’s solution
lumbosacral; Lecithin-Syphgomyelin
left sacrum anterior
lysergic acid diethylamide
liver, spleen, kidneys
Laser suture lysis
Left salpingo-oophorectomy
left sacrum posterior; Long sitting position
left sacrum transverse; Low segment transverse (referring to
uterine incision @ cesarean section)
Licensed social worker
left thigh
long term goal
luteotrophic hormone
lipotrophic factor
Left upper extremity
Left upper lid; Left upper lobe (lung)
Left upper quadrant
Left ventricular
Left ventricular aneurysm
Left ventricular assist device
Left ventricular hypertrophy
Lymphocytes
M
M/V/P
M.H.
M.R.
M’Caid
M’Care
M2
M3
Mac
MAC
MAC*
MAE
MAFO
MAI
maj.
MAO
MAS
MAST
max.
MBD
MBS
Married
macula, vessels, periphery
Malignant Hyperthermia
mental retardation
Medicaid
Medicare
Meters squared
middle third
macula
Mitral annular calcification
Monitored Anesthesia Care; Mycobacterim Avium Cellulare
Moves all extremities
molded ankle foot orthosis
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare
Major
monoamine oxidase
Meconium aspiration syndrome
Military antishock trousers
maximun
minimal brain damage
modified barium swallow
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
mc
mcg
MCG
MCH
MCHC
MCL*
MCP
MCV
MD*
MDI
ME
MedHx
meds
MEP
mEq
mev
MFR
Mg or MG*
MGM
MI
MIC
MICA
MICU
MIDCAB
min.*
MIP
MIPPV
ml
MLD
mm
mM
MMPI
MMR
MMT
MMV
Mo(s)
MOB
Mob.
mod.
MOM
mono.
Mosm
Mp
mr
MR*
MRI
MRM
MRSA
ms or MS*
MSE
MSL
MSN
MSW
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
millicurie
microgram
Mount Carmel Guild
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
mid clavicular line; medial collateral ligament
metacarpal phalageal joint
mean corpuscular volume
physician; muscular dystrophy
Meter dose inhaler
medical examiner
medical history
medications
maximum expiratory pressure
milliequivalent
million electron volts
Myofascial release
Marcus Gunn/milligram
Maternal grandmother
myocardial infarction
Maternal and infant care
mentally ill, chemical abuser
Medical intensive care unit
Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass
minute; minimum
Maximum inspiratory pressure
mask intermittent positive-pressure ventilation
milliliter or milliliters (preferred over cc.)
minimal lethal dose
millimeter
millimol
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inverntory
Measles, mumps and rubella
manual muscle test
mandatory minute volume ventilation
month(s)
Mother of baby
Mobilization
Moderate
milk of magnesia
Monocyte
milliosmol
Membrane peel
milliroentgen
mitral regurgitation; manifest refraction
magnetic resonance imaging
modified radical mastectomy
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
muscle; Master of Science; Membrane segmentation; Multiple
Sclerosis
mental status exam
mid sternal line
Master of Science in Nursing
Masters of social work
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
MTB
MTHFR
MTP*
MTPJ
MUA
MV
MVA*
mvmt
MVR
MVV
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase
medial tibial plateau
metatarsal phalangeal joint
manipulation under anesthesia
minute volume
motor vehicle accident; Mitral valve area
movement
Mital Valve Replacement
maximum voluntary ventilation
n
N-V
N/V
N/G
N
N2O
Na.
NA*
NaCI
NAD*
nerve
neurovascular
nausea or vomiting
nasogastric
normal, no
nitrous oxide
sodium
Nursing assistant; non-aplicable
sodium chloride
nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide; no appreciable; no
Acute/active disease OR no acute distress
nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate disease
Sodium Bicarbonate
newborn
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Nasal cannula; no charge
normal cephalic atraumatic
Nutrition Care Assistant
nerve conduction velocity
necrotizing enterocolitis
non-esterified fatty acids
negative
neurology or neurological/neurologic
nanogram
Nasogastric tube
Nursing home placement
neuro intensive care unit
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Negative inspiratory force
non-invasive positive pressure ventilation
non-invasive ventilation
no known allergies
No known drug allergies
Normal
no light perception
normal nursery, newborn nursery
number
at night
not otherwise specified
Nurse Practitioner
Near point of convergence
NADP
NaHCO3
NB
NBIMC
NC*
NC/AT
NCA
NCV
NEC
NEFA
neg
neuro
ng
NGT
NHP
NICU
NIDDM
NIF
NIPPV
NIV
NKA
NKDA
NL
NLP
NN
no.
noct.
NOS
NP
NPC
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
NPD
NPDR
NPFA
NPH
NPN
NPO
NRB
NS*
NSA
NSAID
NSR
NST
NSVD
NT
NV*
NVD*
NVE
NVG
NWB
NWK
NYHA
Newark Police Department
non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
no previous films available
insulin-neutral protein insulin
non-protein nitrogen
nothing by mouth
Non re-breather
neurosurgery or no show; normal saline solution (0.9%)
no significant abnormality
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
normal sinus rhythm
Non stress test
normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
nasotracheal
neovascularization; Near vision
neovascularization of optic disc; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
neo-vascularization elsewhere
neo-vascular glaucoma
non weight bearing
Newark
New York Heart Association
O.R.
O2
O2sat
OA*
Ob/Gyn
Ob
OBS
OC*
OCD
OCG
OCN
OCT
OGT
OHS*
oint
OM
OMFS
OMS*
ONC
ONS
OOB
OP or op*
OPCAB
OPD
OPG
Ophth.
OPT or PDT
ORIF
Ortho
OT*
Operating Room
Oxygen
oxygen saturation
Occiput anterior; osteoarthritis/operative arthroscopy
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics
organic brain syndrome
Oral Contraceptives; obstetrical conjugate
obsessive-compulsive disorder
oral cholecystogram
Oncology Certified Nurse
Optical coherence tomography
Oro-Gastric tube
Open heart surgery; obesity hypoventilation syndrome
ointment
Obuse marginal
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
organic mental syndrome; Occupational Medicine Services
Oncology
Overnight stay
out of bed
light perception; Occiput posterior; operation
Off pump coronary artery bypass
outpatient department
Ocular Pneumo-Olethysmography
Ophthalmology
ocular photodynamic therapy
open reduction internal fixation
Orthopedics
otology; old tuberculin; occupational therapy
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
OTC
outpt
OXY
Oz.
over the counter (medications)
outpatient
Oxygenator
Ounce
p or P*
P-A
P/C
P.A.C.T.
P
P&V
P&P
P&A
P.A.
P.H.
P2
P3
PA
PA
PA*
PA*
PAAD
PABA
PAC
PAC compd
PACU
PAM
PAP*
after; phosphorous, pulse, para; pressure
Posterioanterior
Posterior capsule
Program of Assertive Community Treatment
peak
percussion & vibration
pelvic and pap test or pin & plate
percussion and auscultation
Physician Assistant
personal history
pulmonic second sound
proximal third
Physician’s Assistant
Pulmonary artery
Popliteal Artery
Pernicious anemia
Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged
para-aminobenzoic acid
Premature artrial contraction
phenacetin, aspirin & caffeine compound
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Potential acuity meter
prostatic acid phosphatase; Pulmonary artery pressure;
Papanicolaou smear
post-anesthesia recovery
parity; paraplegic
Paracentesis
periodic acid Schiff stain
para-aminosalicylic (acid); peripheral anterior synechiae
progressive ambulation training; paroxysmal atrial
tachycardia; Pre-admission testing
Pathology
pulmonary wedge pressure
Penile-Brachial Index
after meals; posterior chamber
patient controlled analgesia
patient controlled epidural analgesia
posterior cruciate ligament
penicillin
pressure, carbon dioxide
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia; Primary Care Physician
polymerase chain reaction; Protein catabolic rate
pressure control ventilation
personality disorder
Peritoneal dialysis
Distance between pupils
patent ductus arteriosus
PAR
para*
paracent.
PAS STAIN
PAS*
PAT*
Path.
PAWP
PBI
pc or PC*
PCA
PCEA
PCL
PCN
PCO2
PCP*
PCR*
PCV
P.D.
PD
PD
PDA
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
PDA
PDD
PDN
PDR*
PE*
Peds
PEEP
PEEPi
PEF
PEFR
PEG*
PEJ
PERG
PERL
PERRELA
PES
PETN
pf
PF*
PFC
PFT
PG
PGM
ph or PH
pH
PH
Phaco
PI*
PID
PIPJ
PK
PKP
pks
PKU
PLSO
PLTS
PLTS
pm
PM
PM&R
PMD
PMH
PMI
PMN
PMP
PNA
PNC*
PND
PNF
PNH
PNI
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
Posterior decending artery
Pervasive developmental disorder
private duty nurse
physician’s desk reference; proliferative diabetic retinopathy
pulmonary edema; Pulmonary embolism; physical examination
pediatrics
positive end-expiratory pressure
intrinsic PEEP
peak expiratory flow
peak exploratory flow rate
pneumoencephalogram (graph); Percutaneous endoscopic
gastrotomy
Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
pattern visually evoked responses
pupils equal and react to light
pupils equal, round, react equally to light and accommodation
Psychiatric Emergency Services
pentaerythriotol tetra nitrate
plantarflexion
palpebral fissure
Persistent fetal circulation
pulmonary function test
phosphatidal, picograms
Paternal grandmother
pinhole visual acuity
hydrogen ion concentration
present history
phacoemulsification
Performance improvement; present illness; peripheral
iridectomy
pelvic inflammatory disease
proximal interphalangeal joint
penetrating keratoplasty
Penetrating keratoplasty
packets
phenylketonuria
posterior leaf spring orthosis
Platelets
Platelets
afternoon
Post Mortem
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
private medical doctor
past medical history
point of maximun impulse
polymorphonuclear neutrophil leukocyte
previous menstrual period
Pneumonia
Prenatal care; premature nodal contraction
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
peripheral nerve injury
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
PNP
PNS
Pnthx
po
PO/Post-op
PO.1
PO4
POC
POCT
POD
polys.
poplit.
Post BUN
post. Sag. D.
PP day
PP
PPBS
PPD
PPH*
PPL
ppm
PPP
PPROM
PPV
pr
PRBC
pre-op
preg.
prep
Press
prev.
PRK
prn
PRO
Prog
PROM
PRP*
PSA
psi
PSIS
PSP
PSV*
PSVT
psych
pt*
PT*
PTA*
PTC*
PTCA
PTD
PTFE
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
pediatric nurse practitioner
peripheral nervous system
pneumothorax
by mouth
Post-operative
occlusion pressure
Phosphate
products of conception
point of care testing
post-operative day
Polymorphonuclearleucocytes
Popliteal
postdialysis blood urea nitrogen
posterior sagittal diameter
post partum day
pressure patch
post prandial blood sugar
purified protein derivative test for tuberculosis
Persistent pulmonary hypertension or Primary pulmonary hypertension
pars plana lensectomy
parts per million
Platelet Poor Plasma
prolonged PROM
pars plana vitrectomy
per rectum
packed red blood cells
pre-operative
Pregnancy, pregnant
prepare
Pressure
Previous
Photorefractive keratectomy
whenever necessary
protein
prognosis
passive range of motion or premature rupture of membranes
Pan-retinal photocoagulation; Platelet Rich Plasma
prostate specific antigen
pounds per square inch
posterior superior iliac spine
phenolsulfonphtalein test
Premature supraventricular, pressure support ventilations
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
psychiatry, psychiatric, psychological
patient; pint
prothrombin time; physical therapy
prior to admission; Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty;
Posterior tibial artery; Physical Therapy Assistant;
plasma thromboplastin antecedent
Pseudo-tumor Cerebri; plasma thromboplastin component
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
prior to delivery
Polytetrafluoroethylene Graft
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
PTH
PTK
PTL
PTT
PTV
PTX
PUD
PV
PV
PV*
PVC
PVD
PVD
PVRI
PWB
Px*
PZI
parathyroid hormone
Phototherapeutic keratectomy
Preterm labor
partial thromboplastin time
Posterial tibial vein
Pneumothorax
Peptic ulcer disease
peripheral vascular, plasma volume
Pulmonary valve
Popliteal vein
premature ventricular contraction
posterior vitreous detachment
Peripheral vascular disease
Pulmonary vascular resistence index
partial weight bearing
Procedure
protamine zinc insulin
q.n.s.
q*
q2H
q4h
qh
qid
qs
qt
quad
QUAD
quad.
quant.
quantity not sufficient
every; flow
every 2 hours
every 4 hours
every hour
four times a day
sufficient quantity
quarts
quadreplegic
Quadrigeminy
Quadriceps or quadriplegic
Quantative or quantity
R/O or RO
R*
RA*
RAE
RAI
RAN
RAP
RAPD
RBBB
RBC
RC*
RCA
RD*
RDS
reeval
REF
Rehab.
REM*
rule out
respiration; right
Right atrium; rheumatoid arthritis
Right atrial enlargement
radioactive iodine
Resident’s admission notes
Retro-Autologus Priming
Reverse afferent pupillary defect
right bundle branch block
red blood count, red blood cells
rod cone degeneration; Respiratory Care
Right cononary artery
right deltoid; Retinal detachment; registered dietician
respiratory distress syndrome
reevaluation
Referral/referred
Rehabilitation Medicine
roentgen equivalent unit; rapid eye movement
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
REP
reps
Ret.
Retro
RF
RFA
RFT
RG
RGM
RGR
Rh
RHC
RHCF
RHD*
RHH
RIMA
RIND
RISA
RLL*
RLQ
RLW
RM*
RMA
RML
RMP
RMT
RN
RNA
Rnase
RND
ROA
ROD
ROM
ROP*
ROS
ROT
rot.
RP
rpm
RPR
RPT
RQ
RR
RRD
RROM
RRT
RSA
RSBI
RSO
RSP
RSR
RST
RT*
RTC
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
right frontoposterior
repetitions
Return
Retrograde
Replacement Fluid
right frontoanterior
right frontotransverse
Ruptured globe
right gluteus maximus
Ruptured globe repair
rhesus factor
Right heart catheterization
Residential Health Care Facility
rheumatic heart disease; relative hepatic dullness
right homonymous hemianopsia
Right internal mammary artery
Reversible Ischemic Neurological Deficit
radioactive iodinated serum albumin
Right lower lid; right lower lobe (lung)
right lower quadrant
routine lab work
radical mastectomy; room
right mentoanterior
right medial lobe (lung)
right mentoposterior
right mentotransverse
registered nurse
ribonucleic acid
ribonuclease
radical neck disection
right occipital anterior
resident on duty
range of motion or rupture of membranes
retinopathy of prematurity; right occiput posterior
review of system
right occiput transverse
Rotation
retinitis pigmentosa
revolutions per minute
Rapid plasma reagin
registered physical therapist
respiratory quotient
Respiratory rate
rheumatogenous retinal detachement
resisted range of motion
Registered Respiratory Therapist
right sacrum anterior
Rapid shallow breathing index
Right salpingo-oophorectomy
right sacrum posterior
regular sinus rhythm
right sacrum transverse
recreational therapy; right thigh; respiratory therapy
return to clinic
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
RTW
RU*
RUE
RUL*
RUQ
RV
RVAD
RVH
RVR
Rx
RXN
Return to work
roentgen unit(s) +
Right upper extremity
right upper lobe (lung); Right upper lid
right upper quadrant
residual volume
Right ventricular assist device
Right ventricular hypertrophy
Rapid ventricular response
take, prescription
reaction
s/p
S&A
S/O
ŝ
S*
S=D
SaO2
SAB
SAH
SAM
sat.
SB*
SBE
SBP
SBP*
SBQC
SBT
Schiz
SCI
SCUF
ScV02
SD
SDD
SDH
SDS
SE
sec
SED
sed. rate
Seg*
SFA
SFV
SGA
SGOT
SGPT
SH
SHS
SI*
SIADH
SIB
status post
sugar and acetone
significant others
without
subjective; single
size = dates
Arterial oxygen saturation
Spontaneous abortion
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Systolic anterior movement
saturated
scleral buckle; side bending
subacute bacterial endocarditis
Systolic blood pressure
spontaneous bacterial peritonitis; systolic blood pressure
Small-base quad cane
Spontaneous breathing trial
schizophrenia
spinal cord injury
Slow Continuous Ultra-Filtration
central venous oxygen saturation
standard deviation
selective digestive decontamination
subdural hematoma
same day surgery
standard error
secondary
skin erythema dose
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Segmental/segmented neutrophil
Superficial femoral artery
Superficial femoral vein
Small for gestational age
serum glutamic oxalacetic transaminase
serum glutanic pyruvic transaminase
social history
Student Health Services
suicidal ideation; sacroiliac
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
Sibling
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
SICU
sig*
SIMV
SIRS
SL
SLE*
SLO
SLR
SMD
SNS
SOAP
SOB
Sochx
sol
SP
sp.gr.
sP*
spec.
SPEP
SPK
sq.cm.
SROM
SS*
SSA
SSD*
SSI*
SSN
SSP
SSRI or SSUI
STAC
staph
stat
STD
STG
Stillb.
STM
Str
strep.
STS
STS
STSG
STV
sub-conj
subcut.
subling.
SUC
SUPV’R
Surg. Or surg.
SV*
SV
SVC
SVD
Sv02
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
Surgical intensive care unit
let it be labeled; to write
Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
sublingual under the tongue
slit lamp examination; systemic lupus erthematosus
Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy
straight leg raising
senile macular degeneration
sympathetic nervous system
subjective; objective; assessment, and plan
shortness of breath
social history
solution
speech pathology
specific gravity
without projection
specimen
Serum protein electrophoresis
Superficial punctate keratitis
square centimeter
spontaneous rupture of membranes
Social Service; sickle cell disease
Social Security Administration
Supplemental security disability; Social Security Disability
Supplemental Security Income; Slicing scale insulin
Social Security Number
short sit position
Serotonin specific uptake inhibitor
Sinus tachycardia
staphylococcus
at once
sexually transmitted disease
short term goal
Stillborn or stillbirth
soft tissue mobilization
strength
Streptococcus
soft tissue swelling
Society of thoracic surgery
Split-thickness skin graft
Spontaneous tidal volume
subconjuctival
Subcutaneous
Under the tongue, sublingual
Superior vena cava
supervisor
Surgery of surgical
stroke volume; sinus venous
Saphenous vein
slow vital capacity
Spontaneous vaginal delivery
Mixed venous oxygen saturation
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
SV02
SVG
SVP
SVRI
SVT
SW*
SWS
sx
sympat.
syr
Venous saturation
Saphenous vein graft
spontaneous venous pulsation
System vascular resistance index
Supraventricular tachycardis
Stab wound; social worker
Social Work Services
symptoms
Sympathetic
syrup
T/O
T*
T&A
T (thru T12)
T.Bil
T.Prot.
T-Bar
T-Piece
T*
T&C
T3
T4
Ta*
tab.
TAH
TAH-BSO
TAT*
TAV
TB
TBA
TBG
TBI
TBP
TBPA
tbsp.,T
TCA
TCD
TCDB
TED
TEE
TENS
TEP
TEPA
TFL
TFT
Th Ex
Th
THAM
THR
TIA
TIBC
telephone order
Trough; time; Testosterone
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
thoracic vertebra or nerve root
Total bilirubin
Total protein
Tracheotomy Bar
tracheotomy piece
temperature; trace; tonometry
type and crossmatch
triiodothyronine
tetraiodothyromine; L-thyroxine
tension by applanator; tonometry, applanation
Tablets
Total abdominal hysterectomy
total abdominal hysterectomy – bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
turnaround time; tetanus antitoxin; thematic appreception test
Third degree A-V block
tuberculosis
to be admitted
thyroxine-binding globulin
Traumatic brain injury
thyroxine-binding protein
thyroxine-binding prealbumin
tablespoon
Tricyclic Antidepressent
Topical cooling device
turn, cough, deep breath
Thrombo-Embolytic Device
Transesophageal echocardiography
transcutaneous nerve stimulation
Tracheoesophageal puncture
triethylenephosphoramide
tensor fascia lata
Thyroid function test
Therapeutic exercise
therapy
TRIS-hydroymethyl aminoethane
total hip replacement
Transient Ischemic Attack
Total iron binding capacity
*In Context
Rev. 4/08
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
TID
tinct.
TKR
TL
TLC*
TLR
Tm
TM(s)
TMA
TMJ
TMR
TNR
TOA
TOBRA
TOP
tox
Toxo
TP
TPA
Tpalp
Tpen
TPI
TPN
TPNH
TPR
Tr
Trab
TRAM
Trans Bronch
Trans. D
TRD
TRF
trich.
TRIG
Ts
TSCPC
TSH
tsp.
TSR
TTE
TUR
TURBT
TURP
TV*
TVH
TVR
TWG
Tx plan
TX or Tx*
three times a day
Tincture
total knee replacement
tubal ligation
total lymphocyte count; Triple lumen catheter; total lung capacity
tonic labyrinthean reflex
maximun tubular excretory capacity (kidney)
tympanic membrane(s)
transmetatarsal amputation
Temporomandibular joint
Trans myocardial revasculization
tonic neck reflex
Tubo-ovarian abscess
tobramycin
Termination of pregnancy
toxicology
toxoplasmosis
total protein
tissue plasminogen activator
tonometry, palpation
tonometry, tonopen
triphosphopyridine nucleotide, treponium pallidum
total parenteral nutrition
triphosphopyridine nucleotide reduced form
temperature, pulse, respiration
Trace
trabeculectomy
Transverse rectus abdominus muscle (flap)
Transbronchial Biopsy
transverse diameter
traction retinal detachment
thyrotropin releasing factor
Trichomonas vaginitis
Trigeminy
tension by Shiotz
trans-scleral cyclophotocoagulation
thyroid stimulating hormone
Teaspoon
total shoulder replacement
Transthoracic Echocardiography
transurethral resection
transurethral resection bladder tumor
Transurethral resection of the prostate
total volume; tidal volume; tricuspid valve
Total vaginal hysterectomy
Tricuspid valve replacement
total weight gain
treatment plan
Treatment; traction
u/l
U/O
one finger under umbilicus
Urine output
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
U/A
U+A
UC
UCBSM
UCHD
UE
UF
UGI
UGK
UHPOC
UMN
UN
unilat
UPJ
URI
Urol.
US
USP
UTI
UV
urinalysis
up and about
uterine contraction
University Center for Bloodless Surgery & Medicine
usual childhood diseases
upper extremity
Ultrafiltrate
upper gastrointestinal series
urine glucose keytone
University Hospital Psychiatric Outpatient Center
upper motor neuron
Urea nitrogen
unilateral
Ureteropelvic junction
upper respiratory infection
Urology or urological
ultrasound
United States Pharmacopeia
urinary tract infection
ultraviolet
V/O
V
V.Fib
V.flu
v.tach
V(a)
v*
VA*
VAC
VAD
vag.
VAP
VASD
VAVD
VBAC
VC or vit.cap
VCG
VCU,VCUG
VD
VDRF
VDRL
VE
VER
VF
vg
VH
VIP
Vit
Viz
VKH
VMA
verbal order
Vitreous
ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular flutter
Ventricular tachycardia
Visual acuity
venous; volt
Veterans Administration; visual acuity
Vacuum
venous access device
Vagina or vaginal
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Ventricular septal defect
Vacuum assisted venous drainage
Vaginal birth after cesarean
vital capacity
vector cardiogram
Voiding cystourethrogram
venereal disease
Ventilator dependent respiratory failure
Venereal Disease Research Lab
Minute ventilation
Visual evoked response
visual field
very good
vitreous hemorrhage
Voluntary interruption of pregnancy
vitamin
namely
Vogt Koyanagi Harada Syndrome
Vanillymandelic acid
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
VN(A)
VNS
Vol
Vol%
VP Shunt
VRE
VRV
vs
VSN
VSS
VT
VTAC
VTX
Visiting Nurse (Association)
Visiting Nurse Service
volume
volumes per cent
vertriculo peritoneal shunt
vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus(i)
ventricular residual volume
visited; vital signs
Visiting Nurse Service
vital signs stable
ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia
Vertex
W/C
W*
WB*
WBAT
WBC*
WBQC
WC
WD, WN
WF
WFL
WH
WIC
wk
WNL
WP
WPW syndrome
wt.
wheel chair
wearing or present glass correction; Widowed
weight bearing; Whole blood
weight bearing as tolerated
White blood cells, white blood count; white blood corpuscles
wide-base quad cane
Work conditioning
well-developed, well-nourished
White female
within functional limits
Work hardening
Women Infant Child food program
week
within normal limits
whirlpool
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Weight
Xclamp(XC)
XT
Cross clamp
exotropia
Y
y.o.
YAG
yes
year old
Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser
½NS
¼NS
0.45% normal saline solution
0.225% normal saline solution
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OFFICIAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
SYMBOLS
♂
♀
ψ
=
+
//
√
↑
↓
Ø
/12
/52
/7
#
<
>
≤
≥
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Male
Female
Psychiatry, Psychiatric
equals
positive
parallel
flexion
negative
increase
decrease
no, none
# months over 12
# weeks over 52
# days over 7
number
less than
greater than
less than/equal to
greater than/equal to
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