AAMC Abbreviation List
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AAMC-SPECIFIC ABBREVIATIONS
APPROVED FOR USE IN THE MEDICAL RECORD
The following list of abbreviations and symbols have been specifically approved for use in medical
records of Anne Arundel Medical Center. Abbreviations and symbols found on this list may be used as a
supplement to abbreviations in the standardized Neil Davis abbreviation reference available on-line and
text book. Please note the following:
1. Symbols for chemical elements, isotopes and compounds may be used in the medical record.
Because they are universally recognized, they have not been included in the list.
2. Common English language abbreviations found in any standard dictionary are acceptable for use
in the medical record. Most such abbreviations have not been included in this list. Examples are
units of measure such as cc., lb., m.
3. Abbreviations for fetal presentations, included in the list have also been included in tabular form.
4. Each abbreviation or symbol is limited to one meaning unless it has application in more than one
discipline. In these instances, the meaning of an abbreviation should be derrived from the
context of the documentation.
5. Abbreviations for medications, while not encouraged, may be used in the History and Physical,
Consultation and Progress Note sections in the record. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES may
abbreviations for medications be used in the Physician Orders or Discharge Summary portion of
the record.
6. For Woman and Children's Services documentation in the Quantum Sentinel system (QS),
verbage may be truncated due to character limitations in each field. The full verbage may be
viewed in the QS Audit Trail on-line. A print-out of the truncations is also available in Woman's
and Childrens' Services and in Health Information Management for reference. Most truncations
are self-evident based on the context of the documentation.
Approved Abbreviation List
A
a (with line over)
a
A
A (with circle around)
A:
Aa
AAA
AAMC
A&A
A&OX3
AAROM
ab
ABD
Abd, abd
ABG
abn
pre
amber
arterial, apnea, acute
Assistance
assessment
arterial-alveolar
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Anne Arundel Medical Center
arthroscopy & arthrotomy
alert and oriented times three
active assist range of motion
abortion
air blood detector
abdomen, abdominal, abduction
arterial blood gases
abnormal
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ABP
abs
ABT
AC
ac
a.c., AC
acc.
Accel's
ACE
ACET
ACG
ACH
ACL
ACLS
AC
ACP
ACT
ACTH
AD
ADA
ADD
ADH
ADHD
ADL
ad lib
ad
ADR
ADV.RX
AEB
AERS
AFB
aff
AFI
A-fib, A Fib
A Flutter
AFM, A.F.M.
AFP
AG
a-gram
A/G ratio
AHA
AHF
AI
AICD
AIDS
AK
AKA
alb
alk phos
ALL
ALP
ALT
Alz
A-M prosthesis
AMA
Amb, amb.
AMC
arterial blood pressure
absent, abdoninals
antibiotic therapy
acromioclavicular
arm circumference
before meals (ante cebum)
Acccident
Accelerations
Adrenal cortical extract, angiotensin converting enzyme
acetaminophen
angiocardiogram
adrenal cortical hormone
anterior cruciate ligament
advanced care life support
assist control
Acute Care Pavilion
activated clotting time
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
right ear (auris dextra); advance directive
American Diabetes Association
attention deficit disorder; adduction
antidiuretic hormone
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
activities of daily living
as much as desired or needed
admission, admitted
adverse drug reaction
advance treatment
as evidenced by
Adult Evaluation and Review Services
acid fast bacillus
affluent (of dialysate)
amniotic fluid index
atrial fibrillation/auricular fibrillation
atrial flutter
aerosol face mask
antigen
agency
arteriogram
albumin/globulin ratio
American Heart Association
antihemophilic factor
aortic insufficiency
automatic internal cardiac defibrillator
auto-immune deficiency syndrome
above knee
Above knee amputation
albumin
alkaline phosphatase
acute lymphocytic leukemia
alkaline phosphatase
alanine aminotransferase
Alzheimer's Disease
Austin-Moore prosthesis
against medical advice
Ambulatory, ambulance
Arm Muscle Circumference
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AMI
amnio
AMP
Ant
AP
AROM
ASA
ASCAD
AST
AV, A-V
AVM
A&W
AWOL
AWt
ax
AZT
acute myocardial infarction
amniocentesis
average
anterior
anteroposterior, ankle pumps
active range of motion, artificial rupture of membranes
Asprin (ascetylsalicilic acid)
atherosclerotic coronary artery disease/arteriosclerotic coronary artery
disease
asparate aminotransferase
arteriovenous, atrioventricular, auriculoventricular
arteriovenous malformation
alive and well
absent without leave
Adjusted Weight
axillary
azidothymidine
B
B
B
b
B/A
Bab.
baso
BBB
B/C, BC
BCNU
BCC
BCP
BD
BE
B.E.
BEE
B/F
BFR
BGM
bicarb
b.i.d.
BIH
bil
bili
BIPAP
BK
bk.
BKA
BL
bld
bld wrm
BLE
B/M
b.m.
BMI
BMJ
BMP
BMR
BMT
BOO
Barometric
bilateral
brachial
backache
Babinski's sign
basophil
bundle branch block
birth control, blood culture
bischloroethyl-nitrosourea
basal cell carcinoma
birth control pills
bronchodilator
barium enema
base excess
Basal Energy Expenditure
black female
blood flow rate, blood filtration rate
blood glucose monitoring
bicarbonate
twice a day
bilateral inguinal hernia
bilateral
bilirubin
biphasic intermittent positive airway pressure
below knee
back
Below knee amputation
Bleeding
blood
blood warmer
bilateral lower extremities
black male
bowel movement
body mass index
bones, muscles, joints
basic metabolic panel
basal metabolic rate
bilateral myringotomy with tube insertion
bladder outlet obstruction
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BOS
BP
BPH
BPM
BR
bro
bronch
BRP
Bs , bs
B.S.
B.S.A., BSA
BSC
BSO
BT
BTL
BUE
BUN
Bx
Base of Support
blood pressure
benign prostatic hypertrophy
beats per minute
bedrest, bathroom
brother
bronchoscopy
bathroom privileges
blood sugar
bowel sounds
body surface area
bedside commode
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
blood type
bilaterial tubal ligation
bilateral upper extremities
blood urea nitrogen
biopsy
C
C
c
C , C , etc.
CA , ca
CABG
CAD
CAN
cap
CAPD
Carb
Cat
cath
Ca-vO2
CBC
CBF
CBGM
CBV
cc:
c.c., cc
CC
CCA
CCE
CCMS
CCU
CCUA
CD
C, D, I
C&DB
CDE
Cdyn
CEA
CEI
CEOU
CERV
CF
CG
centigrade, coarse
with
cervical vertebrae
carcinoma, calibrate
coronary artery bypass graft
coronary artery disease
cord around neck
capsule
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
carbohydrates
cataract
catheter(ize)
Arteriovenous oxygen content difference
complete blood count
cerebral blood flow
capillary blood glucose monitoring
call-back verified
carbon copy
cubic centimeter
chief complaint, craniocaudal
common carotid artery
clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
clean-caught, midstream (urine)
Critical Care Unit
clean-caught urine analysis
constant drainage
clear, dry and intact
cough and deep breathe
common duct exploration
Dynamic compliance
carcinoembryonic antigen, carotid endarterectomy
continuous epideral infusion
cataract extraction, oculi unitas
cervical
compliment fixation
contact guard, caregiver
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C-H
chemo
CHF
Chlam
CHO
chol
C.I., CI
circ
CIWA-A
CJR
CK
CKC
CKMB
CL
cla
cldy
CIS
CLINCONS
CLL
Cl.P
CLOF
cm.
CM
CMP
CMT
CMV, cmv
CN
CNS
CO
CO2
C/O
coeff
COG
col
cond
Conj
cont
contr
COPD
Cp, CP
CPA
CPAP
CPD
CPK
CPM
C-Port, C-PORT
CPP
CPR
CPS
CPT
C.R.,CR
C-R
C/R
CRP
cryo
C&S, CS
CS&CC
C/S, C-S
C.S.
crown-heel (measurement)
chemotherapy
congestive heart failure
Chlamydia
Carbohydrate
cholesterol
cardiac index
circumsion, circulator
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale
Center for Joint Replacement
creatine kinase
closed kinetic chain
creatine kinase myocardial bands
clear
clammy
cloudy
clinical information specialist
clinical consultation to a discipline
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Clinical Problem
current level of functioning
centimeter
cytomegalovirus
complete metabolic panel
cervical motion tenderness
cytomegalovirus, continuous mandatory ventilation
cranial nerves
central nervous system
cardiac output
carbon dioxide
complaint, complain of
coefficient (of dialysate)
Center of Gravity
color
conductivity (of dialysate)
conjunctiva
continuous
contractions
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cardiopulmonary, chest pain
cardiopulmonary angle
continuous positive airway pressure
cephalopelvic disproportion, cigarettes per day
creatinine phosphokinase
continuous passive motion
cardiovascular patient outcomes research team (protocol, registry)
cerebral perfusion pressure
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
child protective services
chest physical therapy
cardiac rehab
crown-rump (measurement)
cardiac/respiratory
C-reactive protein
cryoprecipitate
culture and sensitivity
culture, sensitivity, and colony count
cesarean section
Cheyne Stokes
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CSDU
CSF
C-spine
CSS
Cst
CST
CT
CTA
Ctemp
CT X
CUG
cum
cut
CV
CVA, cva
CVAT
CVP
Cx
CXR
CY
cysto
Cardiac Step Down unit
cerebrospinal fluid
cervical spine
Center for Spine Surgery
Static compliance
contraction stress test
computerized tomography, croup tent
clear to auscultation
core temperature
contractions
cystourethrogram/graphy
cumulative
cutaneous
cardiovascular
cerebrovascular accident, costovertebral angle
costovertebral angle tenderness
central venous pressure
cervix
chest x-ray
cyanotic
cystoscopy
D
D, d
DD:
D , D , etc.
DBP
D/C, DC
D&C
DCP-RN
D&E
DDD
DDX
dec
Decel's
decomp
def
defib
del
demo
Dent
dep
dept
Derm
DEXA
D51/2NS
D5W, DIDW
DFA
DFR
dl
DI
dia
diag
DIC
diff
dig /DIG
dialyses, dialyzer, decreased, divorced
dictated (date of dictation)
dorsal vertebrae
diastolic blood pressure
discontinue, discharge
dilatation and curettage
discharge planning RN
dilatation and evacuation
degenerative disk disease
differential diagnosis
decreased
Decelerations
decompression
deferred
defibrillation
delivery
demonstration
dentures
depression/depressed
department
Dermatology
Dual-energy X-ray absorptionmetry
dextrose 5% in 1/2% normal saline solution
dextrose in distilled water
distal femoral artery
dialysate flow/filtration rate
deciliter
dressing intact
diaphoretic
diagnostic, diagnosis
disseminated intravascular coagulation
differential, difficulty
digoxin
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dil
DIP
DIPJ
dis
DISC
DISH
DJD
DKA
DLCO
DM
DME
D/NS
DNR
DOA
DOB
DOE
DOM
DP
DPPT
DPT
dr.
drsg
DSD
dsg, drsg
DSK
D.S.S./DSS
DSU
DT
DT's
DTPA
DTR
DUB
DV
DVT
Dx.
dilation
distal interphalangeal
distal interphalangeal joint
distended
discussion
diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
degenerative joint disease
diabetic ketoacidosis
Carbon monoxide diffusion capacity of the lungs
diabetes mellitus
durable medical equipment
dextrose in normal saline
Do not resuscitate
dead on arrival
date of birth
dyspnea on exertion
dominant
dorsalis pedis
Dorsalis pedis, posterior tibialis
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
dram
dressing
dry, sterile dressing
dressing
dusky
Department of Social Services
dipstick urine
diphtheria, tetanus
delirium tremens
diethylenetriamine pentacetic acid
deep tendon reflexes
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
domestic violence
deep vein thrombosis
diagnosis
E
E
EP
EXP
ea
EAM
EBL
EBM
EBP
EBV
E.C.
E. coli
ECT
ECHO
ED
EDC
EDD
EEG
EENT
eff
expiratory
exercise persantine
expired
each
external auditory meatus
estimated blood loss
espressed breast milk
exercise blood pressure
Epstein-Barr virus
enteric coated
Escherichia coli
electroconvulsive therapy
echocardiogram
Emergency department
estimated date of confinement
estimated due date
electroencephalogram/graphy
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
effluent (of dialysate)
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EFM
EGA
EGD
EGG
EHL
EHR
EKG (ECG)
elec
elix
EMG
emerg
EMS
emul
ENT
EOA
EOB
EOG Steth
EOM
EOMI
eos
epi
epid
epis
epith
E.P.O., EPO
ER
E.R.
ERA
ERCP
ERV
ESP
ESR
ESRD
EST
ESU
ESWL
Et
ET
Et CO2
ETT
etiol
ETOH
EUA
EVAL
ex
exc
exp
expl
ext, EXT
Electronic Fetal Monitor
estimated gestational age
esphogogastroduodenoscopy
electrogastrogram
Extensor hallucis longus, essential hyperlipidemia, endogenous
hyperlipidemia
exercise heart rate
eletrocardiogram/graphy
elective
elixir
electromyogram/graphy
emergency
Emergency Medical Service
emulsion
ear, nose, throat
esophageal obturator airway
edge of bed
esophageal stethescope
extraocular movement
extraocular movements intact
eosinophils
epinephrine
epidural
episiotomy
epithelium, epipthelial
erythropoietin
Emergency Room
External Rotation
Estrogen Receptor Assay
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
expiratory reserve volume
Edwards Surgical Pavilion
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
End Stage Renal Disease
exercise stress test, estimated
Electro Surgical Unit
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
expiration time
endotracheal, expiratory time
end tidal CO2
endotrachial tube
etiology
ethanol/ethyl alcohol
exmination under anesthesia
evaluation
exercise
excision
expiratory (pertaining to breathing)
exploration, exploratory
extraction, extension, external, extremities
F
f
F
fa
fam
femoral
Fahrenheit, Fowlers, female
father
family
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FB
FBS
FDP
FEES
FEF
fem-pop
FEV1
FEV3
F.F.
FF
FFP
FHR
FHT
FIF
FIM
FiO2
fist
5-Fu
fl
FL
FLAIR
flex
FOB
FR
FRC
FROM
FS
FSA
FSBG
FSH
FT
FTA
FTL +, FTLFC
FTL o, FTLMC
FTP
FTSG
FTT
F/U
FUO
FVC
Fx, fx
fxn
foreign body
fasting blood sugar
fibrin degredation products
fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
forced expiratory flow rate
femoral-popliteal
forced expiratory volume in 1 second
forced expiratory volume in 3 seconds
fundus firm
Finger Feed
fresh frozen plasma
fetal heart rate
fetal heart tone
Forced inspiratory flow
functional independence measure
Forced inspiratory oxygen
fistula
5-fluorouracil
fluid
flushed
Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery
flexion
foot of bed
french
functional residual capacity
full range of motion
frozen section
fetal sulfoglycoprotein antigen
finger stick blood glucose
follicle stimulating hormone
flat
fluorescent treponemal antibody
full term, living female child
full term, living male child
failure to progress
full thickness skin graft
failure to thrive
follow-up
fever of undetermined origin
forced vital capacity
fracture, fractional
function
G
g, G
Gaw
GB
+GBS
GBBS
GC
GCS
GE
Gen
Gent
GERD
Gestn
GH
gallops, gravida
Airway conductance
gallbladder
positive group B strep
Group B Beta Strep
gonorreah, gonococcus
Glascow coma scale
gastroesophageal
general, genitalia
Gentaricin
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gestation
Glenohumeral
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GI
GLU
Glut
GOT
GPT
gr.
Grav
G-6-PD
GS
GSW
Gt, GT
GTT
gtt.
GU
GW
GYN
gastrointestinal
glucose
gluteal
glutainate oxaloacetic transaminase
glutainate pyruvate transaminase
grain
pregnancy
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
glut sets
gunshot wound
Gait, Gastrostomy Tube
glucose tolerance test
drops
genitourinary
glycerin in water
Gynecology, gynecological
H
H, h
H/A, HA
Hams
HASCVD
HBGM
HBIG
HBO
HBP
HbSab
HbSag
HC
HCG, hcg
HCO3
hct, Hct, HCT
HCTZ
HCVD
HD
HDB
HDL
HEENT
HELLP
Hem
HEME
Hep
HEP
HF
hgb, HGB
HGH
H&H, H/H
HHA
HHC
HHPT
HIDA
HIV
HJR
H&L
H.L.
hot, on hold, hour
headache
hamstrings
hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
home blood glucose monitoring
hepatitis B antigen
hyperbaric oxygen
high blood pressure
hepatitis B surface antibody
hepatitis B surface antigen
head circumference
human chorionic gonadotropin
bicarb
hematocrit
hydrochlorithiazide
hypertensive cardiovascular disease
hemodialysis
Health database
high-denisty lipoprotein
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
hemolytic elevated liver, enzyme, and decreased platelets
hematology
hemoccult
heparin
Home Exercise Program
hemofiltration
hemoglobin
human growth hormone
hemoglobin and hematocrit
home health agency
Home Health Care
Haemophilus influenzae type B
Hepatoiminodiacetic acid
human immunodeficient virus
hepatojugular reflux
heart and lungs
heparin lock
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HMF
HMP
HNP
HNV
h/o
HOB
H&P
/hpf
HPI
HPL
HR
hr
HRT
h.s./HS
HSBSAG
HSM
Ht, Ht, HT
HTN
husb
Hx, HX
Hyper
Hypo
hyst
human milk fortifier
hot, moist packs
herniated nucleus pulposus
has not voided
history of
head of bed
history and physical
per high power field
history of present illness
human placental lactogen
heart rate
hour
Hormone Replacement Therapy
hour of sleep (hora somni), at bed time
hepatitis B surface antigen
Hepatosplenomegaly
height
Hypertension
husband
history
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia
hysterectomy
I
I
I
IADL's
IBW
IC
ICA
ICM
ICP
ICS
ICU
I&D
I.D., ID
IDDM
I:E Ratio
I.F.
IgE
IgG
IgM
IHSS
II
III
IM
imp
IMU
inc
incl
ind
Ind.
inf
info
INF Rx
intact, inspiratory, Stage 1
(with circle around)
independent
independent activities of daily living
ideal body weight
inspiratory Capacity
internal carotid artery
intercostal margin
intracranial pressure
intercostal space
Intensive Care Unit
incision and drainage
identification, infectious disease
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
inspiration:expiration ratio
intrinsic factor
immunoglobulin E
immunoglobulin G
immunoglobulin M
idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
Stage 2
Stage 3
intramuscular
impression
Intermediate Care Unit
incontinent, increased
include
independent
induction
inferior
information
Infusion Therapy
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INH
Init
inj
inpt, INPT
INR
inspir., insp
int
IJ
intum
I&O
IOL
IOP
IP
IPJ
IPPB
IPV
IQ
I.R.
IRV
IS
ISC probe
ISC set
It, IT
ITB
ITN
ITP
IUD
IUFD
IUGR
IUP
IUPC
IV
IVC
IVF
IVP
IVPB
IWt
Isoniazid
initials
injection
inpatient
international normalization ratio
inspiration/inspiratory
internal
internal jugular
intubation
intake and output
intraocular lens
intraocular pressure
interphalangeal
interphalangeal joint
intermittent positive pressure breathing
intrapulmonary precussionator ventilator
intelligence quota
Internal Rotation
inspiratory reserve volume
incentive spirometry
isolette temperature probe
isolette setting temperature
inspiration time
Iliotibial band
Intrathecal Narcotic
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
intrauterine device
Intrauterine Fetal Death
Intrauterine Growth Retardation
intrauterine pregnancy
intrauterine pressure catheter
intravenous, Stage 4
intravenous cholangiogram, inferior vena cava
intravenous fluids
intravenous pyelogram
intravenous piggyback
ideal weight
J
J
J-tube
JD
JP drain
JPEG
jt
JVD
JVP
jaundiced
jejunostomy tube
jaundice
Jackson-Pratt drain
jejunum percutaneous espohpageal gastrostomy tube
joint
jugular venous distention
jugular venous pressure
K
Kcal, Cal
Kg
KUB
KVO
kilocalorie
killigrams
kidney, ureter, bladder
keep vein open
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L
L
L , L , etc.
LAC
LAD
LAF
LAO
Lap
LAQ
lat
LBBB
LBP
L&D
LDH
LDL
LDRP
LE, le
LEEP
L.F.A.
L.F.P.
LFT
L.F.T.
lg
LH
lh
LIB
lig
LIMA
L.I.P.
liq
LLE
LLL
LLQ
L.M.A.
LMA
LMP
L.M.P.
L.M.T.
LNMP
LO
L.O.A.
LOB
LOC
loc
LOF
LOM
L.O.P.
L.O.T.
LP
LPM
LPO
LR
LS
L-spine
left, labored
lumbar vertebrae
laceration
left anterior descending
low animal fat
left anterior oblique
laparotomy
long arc quads
lateral
left bundle branch block
Low Back Pain
Labor & Delivery
lactic dehydrogenase
low-density lipoprotein
labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum
lupus erythematosus, lower extremities
loop electrosurgical excision procedure
left fronto-anterior
left fronto-posterior
liver function tests
left fronto-transverse
large
luteinizing hormone
lymphohematopoiesis
left in bottle
ligament
left internal mammary artery
licensed independent practitioner
liquid
left lower extremity
left lower lobe
left lower quadrant
left mento-anterior
laryngeal mask anesthesia
last menstrual period
left mento-posterior
left mento-transverse
last normal menstrual period
Latched On
left occipito-anterior
loss of balance
loss of consciousness, level of consciousness, level of care
local
level of functioning
limitation of movement
left occipito-posterior
left occipito-transverse
lumbar puncture
liters per minute
left posterior oblique
lactated Ringer's solution
lumbosacral
lumbar spine
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L.S.A.
L.S.P.
L.S.T.
L.Sc.A.
L.Sc.P.
lt
LTG
LTH
LTMA
LUE
LUL
LUQ
LUE
LV
LVEF
LVF
LVH
LVOT
LWBS
LWCT
lymph
lytes
left sacro-anterior
left sacro-posterior
left sacro-transverse
left scapulo-anterior
left scapulo-posterior
light
Long Term Goal
luteotrophic hormone
long term medical assistance
left upper extremity
left upper lobe
left upper quadrant
left upper extremity
left ventricular
left ventricular ejection fraction
left ventricular failure
left ventricular hypertrophy
left ventricular outflow tract
left without being seen
left without completing treatment
lymphocyte
electrolyte
M
m, M
m.
M.A., MA
Ma's, MA's
MAAS
MAC
M.A.C.
MAF
MAO
MAP
MAPHR
MAST
mat
max
M/B
MB bands
MBS
mcg
MCHC
MCL
MCO
MCP
MCPJ
MCV
MD
MDI
med
med(s)
Med-Surg
mens
mEq
mets/METS
murmer, married, male
meter
Medical Assistance (health coverage)
milliampere
medication anxiety and agitation scale
methotrexate, Actinomycin D and cyclophosphamide
monitored anesthesia care
Metabolic and Activity Factors
monoamine oxidase
mean airway pressure
maximum age-predicted heart rate
mechanical inti-shock trousers
maternal
maximum
Mother Baby Room
monoclonal bands
modified barium swallow
micrograms
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
medial collateral ligament
managed care organization
metacarpophalangeal
metacarpophalangeal joint
mean corpuscular volume
muscular dystrophy
metered dose inhaler
medicine
medications
Medical-Surgical
menstral
milli equivalents
metabolic equivalent
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MFR
mg
MGM/F
Mgt, mgmt
MGU
MI
min
ml
ML
MLD
MLO
MM
MMM
MN
mo
mod.
MOM
mon/mont
mono
mono.
MOP
MOPP
MPJ
MR
MRA
MRCP
M/R/G
mR/hr
MRI
MRSA
ms
MS
MSAP
MSBOS
MSF
MTP
mu
MUGA
musc/skel
MV
MVD
MVV
MWF
MWM
myr
myofascial release
milligrams
maternal grandmother/father
management
maximum glucose utilization
Myocardial Infarction
minute, minimum
milliliter
midline
manual lymphatic drainage
medial lateral oblique
Marshall-Marchetti
moist mucous membranes
midnight
mother
moderate
milk of magnesia
monitor, monitored
monocyte
mononucleosis
Multiple Out Patient
methotrexate, oncovin, prednisone, procarbazine (chemotherapy regimen)
metatarsophalangeal joint
magnetic resonance
magnetic resonance angiography
magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
murmer, rubs, and gallops
milliroentgens per hour
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
mental status, musculoskeletal
Multiple Sclerosis
mean systemic arterial pressure
maximum surgical blood order schedule
meconium stained fluid
metatarsophalageal
miliunits
multiple gaited acquisition scan
muskuloskeletal
minute ventilation
mild venous distention
Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
married white female
married white male
myringotomy
N
N
N/A
NABS
NAD
NARD
NAS
NAW
NB
NBP
Normal, No
non-applicable
normoactive bowel sounds
no acute distress
no acute respiratory distress
No added Salt
nasal antral window
newborn
needle biopsy prostate
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n-c
NCAT, NC/AT
NCV
N.D., ND
NEB, neb
neg
Neuro
NG
NICU
NIDDM
NJ
NKA
NKDA
NL, nl
NLT
N.M.
NMS
NOS
NP
NPC
NPH
NPO
NRB, NRM
NS, N/S, N.S.
NSAIDS
N.S.R.
NSR
NS
NSS
NST
NSVD
N/T, NT
NTG
N/V, N&V
NV&D
NV Checks
NVD
NWB
nasal cannula
normocephalic, atraumatic
nerve conduction velocity
Nursing Diagnosis, Non-distended
nebulized, nebulization, nebulizer
negative
Neurology
nasogastric
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Nasal-Jejunostomy Tube
no known allergies
no known drug allergies
normal limits, Normal
nephrolithotripsy
Nuclear Medicine
neuromuscular system
not otherwise specified
negative pressure
non-productive cough
neutral protein Hagedorn (insulin)
nothing by mouth (non per os)
non re-breather mask
normal saline
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
nasal septal reconstruction
normal sinus rhythm
normal saline
normal saline solution
non stress test
normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
not tested, nasotracheal (tube), Nontender
nitroglycerin
Nausea and Vomiting
nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
neurovascular checks
neck vein distention
non-weight bearing
O
O
O2
O:
OB
OB/GYN
obl
OBS
Obst series
occ
OCT
OD
O.D.
OG
OHA
OHFT
OJ
absent
Oxygen
objective
obstetrics
obstetrics/gynecology
oblique
organic brain syndrome
Obstructive series
occasionally or occasional
Oxytocin Challenge Test
overdose
right eye (oculus dexter)
oral gastric
oral hypoglycemic agent
overhead frame and trapeze
oral jejunal
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OM1, OM2
OOB
O&P
Op, OP
Ophth
OPG
OR
ORIF
Orth
O.S.
OT, O.T.
OTC
O.U.
ox
First, second obtuse marginal branch
out of bed
ova and parasites
operation, outpatient, oropharynx
Ophthalmology
oculoplethysmography
operating room
open reduction, internal fixation
Orthopedics
left eye (oculus sinister)
occupational therapy
over the counter
both eyes
oximetry
P
P, p
p
P:
P-A
PA
PA
P&A
PAB
PAC
PACS
PACU
PaO2
PAO2
PaCO2
PACO2
palp.
Pap, PAP
PAP
Para 0000
part
pas
PAT
Path
P(A-a)O2
P(a/A)O2
Paw
PAWP
pb
PBI
P.C., PC
p.c.
PCA
PCB
PCDU
PCL
pCO2
pulse, prone, parity
(with line over) after
plan
posterior-anterior
pulmonary artery
Alveolar Pressure
percussion and auscultation
premature atrial beats
premature atrial contraction
Picture Archive Communication System
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Aterial oxygen tension, or partial pressure
Alveolar oxygen tension, or partial pressure
Arterial carbon dioxide tension, or part. press.
Alveolar cardon dioxide pressure, or part. press.
palpated
Papanicolaou (test or smear)
Peak Airway Pressure, positive airway pressure, pulmonary arterial
pressure
parous (1 2 3 4 )
1=# of full-term pregnancies
2=# of premature deliveries
3=# of abortions
4=# of living children
partial
post anesthesia score
paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Pathology
Alveolar-arterial oxygen tension difference
Alveolar-arterial tension ratio
Pressure in the airway
pulmonary artery wedge pressure
problem
protein-bound iodine
packed cells, pressure control
after meals (post cebum)
Patient Controlled Analgesia
prepared childbirth
patient care decision unit
posterior cruciate ligament
partial pressure or tension of carbon dioxide
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PCP
PCV
PCWP
PCXR
pd
PDA
PDCU
PDX
PE
PE tubes
Pes
Ped
PEA
PEEP
PEFR
PEmax
PEG
per
PERRLA (PERRL)
PET
PFT
PGM/F
pH
PI
PICC
PID
PIH
PImax
PIP
PIPJ
PKU
PL
PLOF
PLT
PMD
PMH
PMR
PMI
PMP
PNCV
PND
PNF
PNV
p.o.
POA
pO2
POC
POD
polys
pos
poss
post
postop
post-tx
PP
PPD
Ppl
P&PD
P.P.H.
primary care physician
packed cell volume
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
portable chest xray
peritoneal dialysis, postural drainage
posterior descending artery
Pediatric Clinical Decision Unit
paradoxical
physical examination, pulmonary embolus
polyethylene tubes; Pressure Equalizing Tubes
Esophageal pressure
Pediatrics
pulseless electrical activity
positive end expiratory pressure
peak expiratory flow rate
Maximal expiratory pressure
percutaneous gastrostomy
through, by
pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation
Positron emission tomography
pulmonary function test
Paternal Grandmother/father
acid-base scale
present illness
peripherally inserted central catheter
pelvic inflammatory disease
pregnancy induced hypertension
Maximal inspiratory presure
peak inspiratory pressure
proximal interphalangeal joint
phenylketonuria
Transpulmonary Pressure
prior level of functioning
platelet
primary medical doctor
Past Medical History
polymyalgia rheumatica
point of maximum impulse
prior menstrual period
peripheral nerve conduction velocity
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Prenatal Vitamins
by mouth (per os)
power of attorney
partial pressure of oxygen
products of conception, plan of care
post op day
polymorphonuclear leukocytes
positive
possible
posterior
post-operative
post treatment
post-partum
purified protein derivative
Intrapleural pressure
percussion + postural drainage
postpartum hemorrhage
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PPI
PPN
PPO
PPR
PPTL
PPV
PR
PRA
PRBCs
Preprem
preop
prep
press
Pre Steth
pri
PRI
PRN, P.R.N., prn
PRO
prob
PROM
pro-time
PS
PSVT
Psych
PsyT
PT, pt, Pt
PTA
PTCA
PTH
PTL
Ptm
PT/PTT
PTT
PUD
pulm
P/V
PVB
PVC
PVD
PVM
PvO2
PWB
proton pump inhibitor
peripheral parenteral nutrition
preferred provider organization
Patient Planning Record
post-partum tubal ligation
positive pressure ventilator
per rectum
Progesterone Receptor Assay
packed red blood cells
pre treatment
premature
pre-operative
prepare (for)
pressure
precordial stethescope
primary
interval between P and R waves on EKG
as needed
Protein
probable
premature rupture of membranes, passive range of motion
prothrombin time
pressure support
paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia
Psychiatry
Psych Tech
Protime, physical therapy, patient teaching, patient, prothrombin time
Prior to Admission
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
parathyroid hormone
Pre-Term Labor
Transmural presssure
prothrombin time/partial thromboplastin time
partial thromboplastin time
peptic ulcer disease
pulmonary
peak and valley
premature ventricular beat
premature ventricular contractions
peripheral vascular disease
paravertebral muscle
oxygen tension of mixed venous blood
partial weight bearing
Q
Q
Q (with dot over)
q
q1h
q2h
q6h
q8h
q12h
qhs
q.i.d.
qn
qns
blood volume
blood flow
every, each
every hour
every four hours
every six hours
every eight hours
every twelve hours
every night at bedtime
four times a day
every night
quantity not sufficient
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QRS
Qs, QS
Quad
quant
Q-waves
ventricular complex (in EKG)
quantity sufficient, every shift, quad sets
quadracep
quantity
waves on EKG tracing
R
R, r
RA
R.A.
RAC
rad/s
RAO
Raw
RB
RBBB
RBC
RBP
RE
re:
REDUC
REE
Rehab
Rel. Circ.
Rep
Reps
resp
RET
retic
retro
RF
R.F.A.
R.F.P.
R.F.T.
Rh
RHD
RHR
Rhon
RI
RIA
RIG
RIH
RL
RLE
RLL
RLQ
R&M
R.M.A.
RML
R.M.P.
R.M.T.
RO
R/O
R.O.A.
R.O.P.
ROP
R.O.T.
right, removed, respiration, rectal
rales, room air
right atrium
responsible adult companion
rads per second
right anterior oblique
airway resistance
rinseback
right bundle branch block
red blood cell
rest blood pressure
Total expiratory resistance measured by esophageal balloon method
regarding
reducing substance
resting energy expenditure
rehabilitation
Relief Circulator
repeat, representative,
repetitions
respiration, respiratory
retractions
reticulocyte
retrograde
risk factor
right fronto-anterior
right fronto-posterior
right fronto-transverse
Rhesus blood factor
rheumatic heart disease
rest heart rate
Rhonci
Total inspiratory resistance measured by esophageal balloon method
radioimmunoassay
rigid
right inguinal hernia
lung resistance
right lower extremity
right lower lobe
right lower quadrant
routine and microscopic
right mento-anterior
right middle lobe
right mento-posterior
right mento-transverse
reverse osmosis
rule out
right occipito-anterior
right occipito-posterior
retinopathy of prematurity
right occipito-transverse
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ROM
ROS
R.P.E., RPE
RPR
RR
RRR
R.S.A., RSA
R.S.P., RSP
R.S.T., RST
RSV
R.T., RT
Rt, rt
rt-PA
R/T
RTER
RUE
RUL
RUQ
RV
R.V.
RVH
RV/TLC%
Rx
Rxn
range of motion, rupture of membranes
review of systems
rate of perceived exercise/exertion
rapid plasma reagent
respiratory rate
regular rate and rhythm
right sacro-anterior
right sacro-posterior
right sacro-transverse
respiratory symcytial virus
Respiratory Therapy, Radiation Therapy
right
recombinant tissue plasminogen activator
relating to
Return to ER
right upper extremity
right upper lobe
right upper quadrant
residual volume
right ventrical
right ventricular hypertrophy
Residual volume expressed as percent of total lung capacity
treatment, prescription
reaction
S
S , S , etc.
S (with circle around)
S
S1 and S2
S3
S4
s
S:
SA
SAb
SACC
SAIB
SaO
SaO2
SAQ
Sat/sat
SB
SBE
SBFT
SBOS
SBP
S Brady
SBS
SC, S.C.
SCC
SCD
SCN
s/c
SCU
schiz
SDA
sed
sacral spine segments
supervision
supine, shallow
normal heart sounds
abnormal heart sound
abnormal heart
without
Subjective
sinoatrial
spontaneous abortion
Sexual Assault Crisis Center
Systematic Assessment of Infant at Breast
arterial oxygen saturation
Oxygen saturation of the hemoglobin of arterial blood
short arc quads
saturation
stillborn
subacute baterial endocarditis, self breast exam
small bowel follow-through
surgical blood order schedule
systolic blood pressure
sinus brachycardia
short bowel syndrome
subcutaneous
smoking cessation counsel
sequential compression device
Special Care Nursery
subclavian
Special Care Unit
schizophrenic
Same Day Admit
sedation
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sed rate
seg
S/F
SFMSFA
SFM
S.G.
SGA
SGOT
SGPT
SH
SHEENT
SHx
SI
SIADH
Sib
SIDS
SIMV
SIG
s.l.
SL
S.L.
SLE
SLN
SLNB
SLP
SLR
SMA-7
SMBG
SMR
SN
SNF
SNS
Sono
S.O., SO, so
S&O
SOAP
SOB
sol
SP, S/P
SPC
spec
SPECT
SPEP
sp gr, spec. grav.
SpO2
spon VT
SQ
SR
SROM
SRSP
ss
S/S, S&S
SSKI
SSU
st
S/T
S Tachy
Staph
STAT
std
sedimentation rate
segmented neutrophil
significant for
superficial femoral artery
simple face mask
specific gravity
small for gestational age
serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase
serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase
Shallow
skin, head, ears, eyes, nose, throat
Social History
sacroiliac, sputum induction
syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone
siblings
sudden infant death syndrome
synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
directions
sublingual
Sleep Language, sleep
saline lock
systemic lupus erythematosus
sentinel lymph node
sentinel lymph node biopsy
Speech and Language Pathology
straight leg raising
sequential multiple analysis
self monitored blood glucose
submucous resection
skilled nurse
skilled nursing facility
Supplemental Nursing System
sonogram, sonography
Significant Other
salpingo-oophorectomy
problem oriented note form (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan)
shortness of breath
solution
status postoperative; Status Post
specialty care physician
specimen
single photon emission CT
serum protein electrophoresis
specific gravity
Oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximetry
spontaneous tidal volume
subcutaneous
spontaneous respirations
spontaneous rupture of membranes
Sustained Rhythmic Sucking
one half
signs and symptoms
saturated solution potassium iodide
Short Stay Unit
strong
Sore throat
sinus tachycardia
Staphylococcus
immediately
standard
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STD
STG
STIR
STK
Strep
ST (ST-T)
STS
STSG
Subq
sup
supp
sup. v
Surg
SVC
SVD
SVR
SVT
s/w
SW
SWFI
Sx
SZ
sexually transmitted disease
Short Term Goal
short T1 inversion recovery
streptokinase
Streptococcus
ventricular recovery complex (in EKG)
serological test for syphilis
split thickness skin graft
subcutaneous
superior
suppository, support
supervisory visit
Surgery
superior vena cava
spontaneous vaginal delivery
systemic vascular resistance
supraventricular tachycardia
sterile water
social work
sterile water for injection
symptom
seizure
T
t
T
T:
T,T
T&A
TAB
Tab
TAH
TAS
TB
TBG
T&C
TC
TcB
Tcom site
TCPCO2
TD
TDWB
TE
TED
TEE
temp
ten
TF
TFT
theo
ther ex
T.H.R., THR
3D
TIA
TIBC
t.i.d.
tinc
TKE
time
temperature, Trendelenberg
date transcribed or typed
thoractic spine segments
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
therapeutic abortion
tablet
total abdominal hysterectomy
technically adequate study
tuberculosis
thyrobinding globulin
type and crossmatch
team conference
Transcurtaneous Bilirubin
sensore site
transcutaneous partial pressure of oxygen
tetanus and diphtheria
touch down weight bearing
total estriol, transesophageal
thromboembolic disease
transesophageal echocardiogram
temperature
tender
tube feeding
thyroid function test
theophylline (level only)
therapeutic exercise
target heart rate, Total Hip Replacement
three dimensional
transient ischemic attack
total iron binding capacity
three times a day
tincture
Terminal Knee Extension
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TKR
TLC
TM
TMJ
TMP
TMT
TN#
TNTC
t/o
T.O.
Tobra
Tox
TP
tPA, T.PA
TPN
TPR
Trach
TRC
T&S
T-spine
TSF
TSH
T-tube
T.T., TT
TTD
TTP
TTWB
TTY
TUB
TUMT
TUR (B or P)
TV
TVH
TW
TWE
2D
Tx, tx, TX
Total Knee Replacement
total lung capacity
tympanic membrane, treadmill
tempromandibular joint
transmembrane pressure
treadmill test
telephone number
too numerous to count
transfer out
telephone order
tobramycin
toxemia, toxicology
total protein
tissue plasminogen activator
total parenteral nutrition
temperature, pulse, respiration
tracheotomy
Transplant Resource Center
type and screen
thoracic spine
Triceps Skin Fold
thyroid stimulating hormone
tracheal tube
thrombolytic therapy
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura
Toe Touch Weight Bearing
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
tubular
transurethral microwave therapy
transurethral resection (bladder or prostate)
tidal volume
total vaginal hysterectomy
target weight
tap water enema
two dimensional
traction, treatment
U
UA
U/A
UAC
UAR
UBE
UBW
UC
UCHD
ue, UE
UF
UFR
UGI
UM
UN
UPJ
UR
URI
Urol
u.s., US
USG
uterine activity
urinalysis
umbilical arterial catheter
urinalysis with Reflex cult
upper body ergometer
under body weight
urine culture
usual childhood diseases
upper extremities
ultrafiltrate, ultrafiltration
ultrafiltration rate
upper gastrointestinal (x-ray or tract)
utilization management
unable
ureteropelvic junction
Utilization Review
upper respiratory infection
Urology
ultrasound
urine specific gravity
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USN
U.S.N.
USO
USRDA
UTI
UVC
UVJ
UWt
ultrasonic nebulizer/nebulization
U.S. Navy
unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
US recommended dietary allowances
urinary tract infection
umbilical venous catheter
ureterovesicle junction
Usual Weight
V
V venous
V1,V2, etc.
VII
VA
VA
V.A.
VABCD
vag
Vanco
VBAC
v.c.
vc
VC
VD
VDRL
VE
VE
Vent
Vf, VF
V-fib
VL
VM, V.M.
V.O.
VP
VPT
V/Q
VS
VSD
V.S.S.
VT
Vtx
chest leads on EKG
cranial nerve seven
Alveolar gas volume
alveolar volume
Veteran's Administration
vinblastine,Adriamycin, bleomycin, CCNU, DTIC
vaginal
Vancomycin
vaginal birth after cesarean
verbal cues
vocal cord
Vital Capacity
venereal disease
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
exhaled minute volume
vaginal exam, minute ventilation
ventilator
vocal fold, ventricular fibrillation
ventricular fibrillation
Actual volume of the lung
venturi mask
verbal order
venous pressure
vapotherm
ventilation-perfusion (scan)
vital signs
ventricular septal defect
vital signs stable
ventricular tachycardia, tidal volume
vertex
W
W
w
w/
w/o
WB
WBAT
WBC
w/c
WD
WD/WN
W Dsd, W>D
W/F
WFL
widowed
warm
with
without
Weight Bearing, Whole Blood
Weight Bearing as Tolerated
white blood cell
wheelchair
well developed
well developed/well nourished
Wet to Dry Sterile Dressing
white female
Within Functional Limits
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Whz
W/M
WOB
WN
WNL
WP
WSA
wt
Wheeze
white male
Work of breathing
well nourished
within normal limits
Whirlpool
with staff approval
weight
X
X
X's
X1, X11, X12
XM
Xray
mean value
number of times
cranial nerves ten, eleven and twelve
cross match
radiology film
Y
Y
y/o, y.o.
yes
year old
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SYMBOLS
~
@
=
E
#
G


1
#
2
c (with line over)
o (with line over)
/
//
3
3
approximately
at
change
degree
elevated
equal
female
greater than
greater than or equal to
less than
less than or equal to
number of
male
negative
positive
positive or negative
primary
pound
reduced, decreased
secondary (to)
therefore
with
without
Extension
Parellel Bars
Flexion
tertiary
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PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS/ABBREVIATIONS
MEDICAL STAFF MEMBERS
C.R.N.P.
C.R.N.M.
C.R.N.N.P.
D.D.S.
D.M.D.
D.O.
D.P.M.
L.I.P.
M.D.
P.A.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Certifed Registered Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Doctor of Medical Dentistry
Doctor of Osteopathy
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Licensed Independent Practitioner
Medical Doctor
Physician Assistant
PATIENT CARE SERVICES
CCRN
CEN
CNA
CNOR
CPAN
CRRN
CS
HOC
LPN
NG
PCT
POC
RN
RNC
RNFA
SST
Certified Critial Care Nurse
Certified Emergency Nurse
Certified Nurse Administrator
Certified Nurse Operating Room
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Certified Clinical Specialist
Hospital Operations Coordinator
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursing Graduate
Patient Care Technician
Pavilion Operations Coordinator
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Certified (Med., Surg., Gerontology, Obstetrics)
Registered Nurse First Assist
Surgical Services Technician
ANCILLARY
ACSW
ADA
CRTT
CNSD
GRT
LCSW
LD
LN
OTR/L
ORT
PRC
PFA
PHARMD
PT
PTA
RD
RPh.
RRT
RTA
SLP
SWA
Academy of Certified Social Workers
American Dietetic Association
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
Certified Nutritional Support Dietitian
Graduate Respiratory Therapist
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Licensed Dietitian
Licensed Nutritionalist
Occupational Therapist
Operating Room Technician
Patient Relations Coordinator
Pulmonary Function Assistant
Doctor of Pharmacy
Licensed Physical Therapist
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Registered Dietitian
Registered Pharmacist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Social Work Associate
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POSITIONS OF THE FETUS IN VARIOUS PRESENTATIONS
L.F.A.
L.F.P.
L.F.T.
left fronto-anterior
left frontoposterior
left frontotransverse
R.F.A. right fronto-anterior
R.F.P. right frontposterior
R.F.T. right frontotransverse
L.M.A.
L.M.P.
L.M.T.
left mento-anterior
left mentoposterior
left mentotransverse
R.M.A. right mento-anterior
R.M.P. right mentoposterior
R.M.T. right mentotransverse
L.O.A. left occipito-anterior
L.O.P. left occipitoposterior
L.O.T. left occipitotransverse
D.O.P. direct occipitoposterior
R.O.A. right occipito-anterior
R.O.P. right occipitoposterior
R.O.T. right occipitotransverse
L.S.A.
L.S.P.
L.S.T.
R.S.A. right sacro-anterior
R.S.P. right sacroposterior
R.S.T. right sacrotransverse
left sacro-anterior
left sacroposterior
left sacrotransverse
L.Sc.A. left scapulo-anterior
L.Sc.P. left scapuloposterior
R.Sc.A. right scapulo-anterior
R.Sc.P. right scapuloposterior