Common Medical Abbreviations and Acronyms

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A

A/O - alert and oriented

A&P - assessment and plan

AAA - abdominal aortic aneurism

ABCDE - airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure

ABD - abdominal

ABG - arterial blood gas

ABI - ankle brachial index

ABLA - acute blood loss anemia

Abn - abnormal

ABX - antibiotics

AC - before meals

AC/HS - before meals / at bedtime

ACDF - anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

ACE - angiotensin converting enzyme

ACLS - advanced cardiac life support

Ack - acknowledge

ACP - advanced clinical practitioner

ACS - acute coronary syndrome

AD - advance directive

ADA - Americans with disabilities act

ADAT - advance diet as tolerated

ADD - attention deficit disorder

ADE - adverse drug event

ADH - antidiuretic hormone

ADHD - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Ad lib - as desired

ADLs - activities of daily living

ADM - admission

ADR - adverse drug reaction

AECOPD - acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

AED - automated external defibrillator, antiepileptic drug

AF - atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, amniotic fluid

A fib - atrial fibrillation

Ag - silver

AHA - American heart association

AHTR - acute hemolytic transfusion reaction

AICD - automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

AIDET - acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation, thank you

AIDS - acquired immune deficiency syndrome

AKA - above the knee amputation

AKI - acute kidney injury

ALARA - as low as reasonably achievable

ALB - albumin

A line - arterial line

ALL - acute lymphocytic leukemia

ALP - alkaline phosphatase

ALT - alanine aminotransferase

AMA - against medical advice

Amb - ambulate, ambulatory

AMI - acute myocardial infarction

AML - acute myeloid leukemia

AMLS - advanced medical life support

Amp - amputated, ampule

AMS - altered mental status

AMT - amount

ANA - American nurses association, antinuclear antibody

ANC - absolute neutrophil count

AND - allow natural death

Anes - anesthesia

ANX - anxiety

AOCD - anemia of chronic disease

AOI - area of impact

AP - apical

APP - advanced practice provider

Approx - approximately

Appy - appendectomy

APT - AntiPlatelete Trialists

APTT - activated partial thromboplastin time

AR - aortic regurgitation, artificial respiration

ARB - angiotensin receptor blocker

ARDS - acute respiratory distress syndrome

ARI - acute respiratory infection

ARNP - advanced registered nurse practitioner

AS - aortic stenosis

ASA - acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

Asp - aspiration

AST - aspartate aminotransferase

ATTN - attending

AUB - abnormal uterine bleeding

AVF - aortic valve flow

AVM - arteriovenous malformation

AVPU - alert voice pain unresponsive

AVR - aortic valve replacement

AX - axillary

AXR - abdominal xray

B

BA - baker act, barium

BAL - bronchoalveolar lavage

Baso - basophils

BB - bed bath

BBB - bundle branch block

BBL - bed bath and linen changed

BC - blood culture

BCPI - bundled payment for care improvement

Benzo - benzodiazepine

BERT - behavioral emergency response team

Bilat - bilateral

BiPAP - bilevel positive airway pressure

BKA - below the knee amputation

BLE - bilateral lower extremities

BLS - basic life support

BM - bowel movement

BMI - body mass index

BMP - basic metabolic panel

BMR - basal metabolic rate

BON - board of nursing

BP - blood pressure

BPCI - bundled payments for care improvement

BPH - benign prostatic hyperplasia

BPS - bloodborne pathogens standard

BR - bedrest, bathroom

brady - bradycardia

BRBPR - bright red blood per rectum

Bronch - bronchoscopy

BRP - bathroom privilages

BS - blood sugar, bedside

BSC - bedside commode

BTP - breakthrough pain

BUE - bilateral upper extremities

BUN - blood urea nitrogen

BX - biopsy

C

C - celsius

C/O - complains of

C/W - consistent with

CA - cancer, calcium

CABG - coronary artery bypass graft

CAD - coronary artery disease

CAP - community acquired pneumonia

Cath - catheterization

CAT scan - computerized axial tomography scan

Cauc - Caucasian

CAUTI - catheter associated urinary tract infection

CBC - complete blood count

CBD - common bile duct

CBE - charting by exception

CBI - continuous bladder irrigation

CBT - cognitive behavioral therapy

CC - cubic centimeter, chief complaint

CCF - chest compression fraction

CCR - continuity of care record

CCU - critical care unit

CDC - centers for disease control

CDI - cool, dry, intact; clostridium difficile infection

C diff - clostridium difficile

CDSS - clinical decision support system

CE - European Conformity

CEA - carcinoembryonic antigen

CF - cystic fibrosis

CHF - congestive heart failure

CHG - chlorhexidine gluconate

CIWA - clinical institute withdrawal assessment

CIWA-Ar - clinical institute withdrawal assessment revised version

CKD - chronic kidney disease

CL - chloride

CLABSI - central line associated bloodstream infection

CLD - clear liquid diet

CLL - chronic lymphocytic leukemia

CM - centimeters, case management

CML - chronic myelogenous leukemia

CNA - certified nursing assistant

CNS - central nervous system

CO - cardiac output

CO2 - carbon dioxide

COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CP - chest pain

CPAP - continuous positive airway pressure

CPK - creatinine phosphokinase

CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CPT - current procedural terminology, chest physiotherapy

CRAFFT - car, relax, alone, forget, friends, trouble

CrCl - creatinine clearance

Creat - creatinine

CRE - carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceae

CRNA - certified registered nurse anesthetist

CRP - c-reactive protein

CRPP - closed reduction percutaneous pinning

CSF - cerebral spinal fluid

CTA - computed tomography angiography

CTAB - clear to auscultation bilaterally

CTABDPELV - computed tomography of abdomen and pelvis

CTAP - computed tomography during arterial portography

CTS - carpal tunnel syndrome

CT scan - computed tomography scan

CUP - carcinoma of unknown primary

CV - cardiovascular

CVA - cerebrovascular accident

CVC - central venous catheter

CVR - cerebrovascular resistance

CX - culture

CXR - chest xray

D

D - day

D/T - due to

DAPT - dual antiplatelet therapy

DaPT - diphtheria, acellular pertussis, tetanus vaccine

DAR - data, action, patient response

DAT - direct antiglobulin test

DBP - diastolic blood pressure

DC, D/C - discharge, discontinue

DCIS - ductal carcinoma in situ

DCP - discharge plan

DD - differential diagnosis, diastolic dysfunction

DDD - degenerative disc disease, daily defined doses

Def - deficiency

Defib - defibrillator

DES - drug eluting stent

DHF - diastolic heart failure, dengue hemorrhagic fever

DHT - dobhoff tube, decompensated heart failure

dL - deciliter

DM - diabetes mellitus

DME - durable medical equipment

DNAR - do not attempt resuscitation

DNI - do not intubate

DNR - do not resuscitate

DO - doctor of osteopathic medicine

DOA - drugs of abuse, dead on arrival

DOB - date of birth

DOE - dyspnea on exertion

DOH - department of health

DON - director of nursing

DOT - Department of Transportation

Dr - doctor

DRESS - drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms

DRG - diagnosis-related group

DRI - dietary reference intake

DRSP - drug resistant streptococcus pneumoniae

DT - date

DTI - deep tissue injury

DTS - delirium tremens

DUB - dysfunctional uterine bleeding

DVT - deep vein thrombosis

DW - dextrose in water

DX - diagnosis

E

EAC - external auditory canal, erythema annulare centrifugum

EAG - employee advocacy group, estimated average glucose

EBUS - endobronchial ultrasound

ECC - emergency cardiovascular care

ECF - extracellular fluid

ECG - echocardiogram

Echo - echocardiogram

E coli - escherichia coli

ED - emergency department, erectile dysfunction

EENT - eye, ear, nose, and throat

EF - ejection fraction, enteral feeding

E-FORCSE - Electronic Florida Online Reporting of Controlled Substance Evaluation Program

EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy (upper GI endoscopy)

EHAC - early heart attack care

EHR - electronic health record

EKG - echocardiogram

EMAR - electronic medication administration record

EMG - electromyography

EMR - electronic medical record

EMS - emergency medical services

EMTALA - emergency medical treatment and labor act

EN - enteral nutrition

ENA - emergency nurses association

ENB - esthesioneuroblastoma

ENT - ear, nose, and throat

EOMI - extraocular movements intact

EOP - emergency operations plan

Eos - eosinophils

ER - emergency room

ERAS - enhanced recovery after surgery

ERCP - endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography

ESBL - extended spectrum beta lactamase

ESLD - end stage liver disease

ESRD - end-stage renal disease

ESS - empty sella syndrome

ETA - estimated time of arrival

ETOH - alcohol

EUS - endoscopic ultrasound

Eval - evaluation

Ex - expiratory

Exac - exacerbation

Ex fix - external fixation

EXT - extraction

F

G

G - gram, gauge

GAD - generalized anxiety disorder

Gal - gallon

GAS - general adaptation syndrome

GCS - Glasgow coma scale, graduated compression stockings

GCSF - granulocyte colony stimulating factor

GCT - germ cell tumor

GERD - gastroesophageal reflux disease

GFR - glomerular filtration rate

GI - gastrointestinal

GIB - gastrointestinal bleed

GIST - gastrointestinal stromal tumor

GJ tube - gastrostomy jejunostomy tube

GLF - ground level fall

GM - gram

GOC - goals of care

GTD - gestational trophoblastic disease

GTT - drop

GU - genitourinary, gastric ulcer

GYN - gynecology, gynecologist

H

H&H - hemoglobin and hematocrit

H&P - history and physical

H2O - water

HA - headache

HAI - healthcare associated infection

HAZMAT - hazardous materials

HB - hemoglobin

HBA1C - hemoglobin A1C

HBV - hepatitis b virus

HCAP - healthcare associated pneumonia

HCC - hepatocellular carcinoma

HCM - hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

HCO3 - bicarbonate

HCT - hematocrit, hydrochlorothiazide

HCTZ - hydrochlorothiazide

HCV - hepatitis c virus

HD - hemodialysis

HDL - high density lipoprotein

HDS - hemodynamically stable

HEENT - head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat

Hep - hepatitis

HF - heart failure

HGB - hemoglobin

HH - home health

HHC - home health care

HHS - health and human services

HICPAC - healthcare infection control practices advisory committee

HIPAA - Health insurance portability and accountability act

HIV - human immunodeficiency virus

HLD - hyperlipidemia

HOB - head of bed

HOH - hard of hearing

HPI - history of present illness

HR - heart rate, hour, human resources

HS - at bedtime

HSV - herpes simplex virus

HT - height

HTN - hypertension

Hum - humidified

HV - half value, hemovac

HX - history

Hyper - above normal

Hypo - below normal

I

I&D - incision and drainage

I&O - intake and output

IABP - intra-aortic balloon pump

IADLs - instrumental activities of daily living

IBD - inflammatory bowel disease

IBS - irritable bowel syndrome

ICD - implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

ICH - intracerebral hemorrhage

ICU - intensive care unit

ID - intradermal, infectious disease

IDC - indwelling catheter, invasive ductal carcinoma

IDN - integrated delivery network

IHC - immunohistochemistry

IJ - internal jugular

ILI - influenza like illness

IM - intramuscular

IMN - infectious mononucleosis, intramedullary nail

IN - inch

INC - incontinent

INR - international normalized ratio

INT - intermittent needle therapy

IOC - intraoperative cholangiogram

IPA - independent practice association

IPF - idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

IPN - intervention project for nurses

IPPV - intermittent positive pressure ventilation

IPR - intellectual property rights

IR - interventional radiology

IS - incentive spirometer

ISOL - isolation

ITP - immune thrombocytopenic purpura

IV - intravenous

IVC - inferior vena cava

IVF - intravenous fluids

IVAB - intravenous antibiotics

IVVD - intravascular volume depletion

J

JP drain - Jackson Pratt drain

JVD - jugular venous distention

K

K - potassium

KG - kilogram

KM - kilometer

KUB - kidneys, ureters, bladder

KVO - keep vein open

L

L - left, liter, lumbar

LA - left arm

LAC - left antecubital, laceration

LAD - left anterior descending

Lap - laproscopic

LB - pound

LBBB - left bundle branch block

LC - leptomeningeal carcinomatosis

LDL - low density lipoprotein

LE - lower extremity, lupus erythematosus

LFA - left forearm

LFT - liver function tests

LHC - left heart catheterization

LIJ - left internal jugular

LIP - licensed independent practitioner

Liq - liquid

LIS - low intermittent suction

LLE - left lower extremity

LLL - left lower lobe

LM - liters per minute

LMP - last menstrual period

LMWH - low molecular weight heparin

LOA - lysis of adhesions

LOC - level of consciousness

LOS - length of stay

LP - lumbar puncture

LPN - licensed practical nurse

LR - lactated ringers

LRI - lower respiratory infection

LSO brace - lumbosacral orthosis brace

LTAC - long term acute care

LTC - Long term care

LUA - left upper arm

LUL - left upper lobe

LV - left ventricle

LVL - level

LVN - licensed vocational nurse

Lymph - lymphocytes

M

M - male, meter, minute

MAE - moves all extremities

MAR - medication administration record

MAT - medication assisted treatment

MBD - mineral and bone disorder

MBS - modified barium swallow

MCA - motorcycle accident, middle cerebral artery

MCC - motorcycle crash

MCG - microgram

MCH - mean corpuscular hemoglobin

MCHC - mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration

MCV - mean corpuscular volume

MD - medical doctor

MDD - major depressive disorder

MDI - metered-dose inhaler

MDRO - multidrug resistant organism

MDRTB - multidrug resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis

MDS - minimum data set, myelodysplastic syndrome

ME - medication error

MEN - multiple endocrine neoplasia

MEQ - milliequivalents

MERS - middle east respiratory syndrome

MET - medical emergency team

Mets - metastasis

METS - metabolic equivalents

MEWS - modified early warning score

MFH - malignant fibrous histiocytoma

MFS - morse fall scale

MG - milligram, magnesium

MGMT - management

MGT - management

MI - myocardial infarction, mile

MIC - minimum inhibitory concentration

MIDAS - medical information data analysis system

Min - minute

MIVF - maintenance intravenous fluids

ML - milliliter

MM - milimeter, multiple myeloma

MM Hg - milimeters of mercury

MMOL - millimole

MMSE - mini-mental state examination

MN - midnight

MOM - milk of magnesia

mono - mononucleosis, monocytes

MPV - mean platelet volume

MR - mitral regurgitation

MRA - magnetic resonance angiogram

MRCP - magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography

MRI - magnetic resonance imaging

MRSA - methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

MRV - magnetic resonance venography

MS - medical student, multiple sclerosis, mental status, mitral stenosis

MSDS - material safety data sheet

MSK - musculoskeletal

MSNCB - Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board

MSSA - methicillin susceptible staph aureus

MV - mitral valve

MVA - motor vehicle accident

MVC - motor vehicle crash/collision

MVR - mitral valve replacement

MWF - monday wednesday friday

6MWT - six minute walk test

N

N/V - nausea and vomiting

NA - sodium, nursing assistant

NAD - no abnormality detected, no apparent distress

NAEO - no acute events overnight

NANDA - North American Nursing Diagnosis Association

Narc - narcotic

NASH - nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

NC - nasal cannula

NEB - nebulizer

Neg - negative

Neuro - neurological

Neut - neutrophils

NG - nasogastric

NGT - nasogastric tube

NGTD - negative to date, no growth to date

NHL - non-Hodgkin lymphoma

NIBP - non invasive blood pressure

NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

NICM - nonischemic cardiomyopathy

NIH - national institutes of health

NIHSS - national institutes of health stroke scale

NIPPV - nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation

NKA - no known allergies

NKDA - no known drug allergies

NL - normal limits

Non op - non operational

NP - nurse practitioner

NPA - nurse practice act, nasopharyngeal airway

NPO - nothing by mouth

NREM sleep - nonrapid eye movement sleep

NS - normal saline

NSAID - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

NSCLC - non small cell lung cancer

NSG - nursing specialist group

NSR - normal sinus rhythm

NST - nonstress test

NSTE-ACS - non ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome

NSTEMI - non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

NSVT - non sustained ventricular tachycardia

NTND - non tender non distended

NWB - non weight bearing

O

O2 - oxygen

O2 sat - oxygen saturation

OA - osteoarthritis

OB - obstetrics

Obs - observation

OCD - obsessive compulsive disorder

OM - otitis media

OOB - out of bed

OPA - oropharyngeal airway

OPAT - outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy

OPIM - other potentially infectious materials

OR - operating room

OREF - open reduction and external fixation

ORIF - open reduction and internal fixation

Ortho - orthostatic

OSA - obstructive sleep apnea

OSH - outside hospital

OSHA - occupational safety and health

OT - occupational therapy

OUD - opioid use disorder

Outpt - outpatient

OX - oximetry

OZ - ounce

P

P - pulse, phosphorus

PA - physician assistant

PAC - pulmonary artery catheter

PACU - post anesthesia care unit

PAD - public access defibrillation, peripheral artery disease

PAF - platelet activating factor, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

Pap smear - papanicolaou smear

PASRR - preadmission screening and resident review

PCA - patient controlled analgesia

PCI - percutaneous coronary intervention

PCM - primary care manager, protein k-calorie malnutrition

PCO2 - partial pressure of carbon dioxide

PCP - primary care provider

PCR - polymerase chain reaction

PCT - patient care technician, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography

PE - pulmonary embolism

PED - pediatric, pedestrian

PEG - percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

PERRLA - pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation

PET scan - positron emission tomography scan

PFT - pulmonary function test

PH - potential of hydrogen

PHI - protected health information

PICC - peripherally inserted central catheter

PIK3CA - phosphatidylinositol-4, 5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha

PIP - proximal interphalangeal (finger joint)

PIV - peripheral intravenous

PLIF - posterior lumbar interbody fusion

PLOF - prior level of function

PLT - platelets

PMH - past medical history

PMI - point of maximal impulse

PMHX - patient medical history

PN - parenteral nutrition

PNA - pneumonia

PNC - penicillin

PND - paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea

Pneumo - pneumothorax

PNS - peripheral nervous system

PO - by mouth

PO2 - partial pressure of oxygen

POA - present on admission

POC - point of care

POD - post operative days

POLST - physician's order for life sustaining treatment

POM - patient's own medication

POMR - problem-oriented medical record

Pos - positive

Post op - post operative

PPB - pleuropulmonary blastoma

PPD - purified protein derivative

PPE - personal protective equipment

PPH - postpartum hemorrhage

PPS - prospective payment system

PPX - prophylaxis

PR - pulse rate, pulmonary rehabilitation

PRBC - packed red blood cells

Prec - precautions

PRN - as needed

PROM - passive range-of-motion exercises

PSBO - partial small bowel obstruction

PSCU - presurgical care unit

PSH - past surgical history

PSRO - professional standards review organization

PT - patient, physical therapy, prothrombin time, pint

PTAC - pharmacology and therapeutics advisory committee

PTBD - percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage

PTC - percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram

PTH - parathyroid hormone

PTT - partial thromboplastin time

PTX - pneumothorax

PUD - peptic ulcer disease

Pulm - pulmonary

PVD - peripheral vascular disease

PVWM - periventricular white matter

Q

Q - every

Q4H - every four hours

QAM - every morning

QPM - every night

QT - quart

R

R - right, respirations

RA - room air, right arm, rheumatoid arthritis

RAC - right antecubital

RBBB - right bundle branch block

RBC - red blood cell

RCA - right coronary artery

RCC - renal cell carcinoma

RDW - red cell distribution width

Ref - refused, reference

Reg - regular

Rehab - rehabilitation

REM sleep - rapid eye movement sleep

Resp - respirations, respiratory

Ret - retention

RF - rheumatoid factor

RFA - right forearm

Rhabdo - rhabdomyolysis

RIJ - right internal jugular

RLE - right lower extremity

RLL - right lower lobe

RLS - restless leg syndrome

RML - right middle lobe

RN - registered nurse

ROC - receiver operating characteristic

ROM - range of motion

ROS - review of systems

ROSC - return of spontaneous circulation

RPR - rapid plasma reagin

RR - respiratory rate

RRR - regular rate and rhythm

RRT - rapid response team

RUA - right upper arm

RUG - resource utilization group

RUL - right upper lobe

RV - residual volume, right ventricle

RVR - rapid ventricular rate/response

RVSP - right ventricular systolic pressure

RWMA - regional wall motion abnormalities

RX - to take, prescription

S

S - second

SAH - subarachnoid hemorrhage

SAMPLE - signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last meal, events

SA node - sinoatrial node

SARS - severe acute respiratory syndrome

Sat - saturation

SBAR - situation background assessment recommendation

SBFT - small bowel follow through

SBIRT - screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment

SBO - small bowel obstruction

SBP - systolic blood pressure

SBS - small bowel series

SCD - sequential compression device

Schizo - schizophrenia

SCI - spinal cord injury

SCLC - small cell lung cancer

SDH - subdural hematoma

SDS - safety data sheets

SE - standard error, side effect

Sec - second

Sed - sedimentation

SFA - superficial femoral artery

SI - sacroiliac

SIADH - syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone

SIRS - systemic inflammatory response syndrome

SJS - Stevens Johnson syndrome

SL - sublingual

SNF - skilled nursing facility

SOAP note - subjective and objective data, analysis, and planning note

SOB - shortness of breath

SP - status post

SPECT - single photon emission tomography

SPO2 - peripheral capillary oxygen saturation

SSH - society for simulation in healthcare

SSI - sliding scale insulin, surgical site infections

SSS - sick sinus syndrome

ST - stage

STAT - immediately

STD - sexually transmitted disease

STEMI - ST elevation myocardial infarction

STI - sexually transmitted infection

STR - short term rehab

STSG - split thickness skin graft

SUBQ - subcutaneous

SUD - substance use disorder

Surg - surgery

SUV - standardized uptake value

SV - stroke volume

SVC - superior vena cava

SW - social worker

T

T - temperature, ton

T2DM - type two diabetes mellitus

Tab - tablet

Tachy - tachycardia

TAVI - transcatheter aortic valve implantation

TAVR - transcatheter aortic valve replacement

TB - tuberculosis

TBI - traumatic brain injury

TBSP - tablespoon

TEE - transesophageal echocardiography

Tele - telemetry

Temp - temperature

TENS - transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

TF - transfer factor, tube feeding

THA - total hip arthroplasty

THC - tetrahydrocannabinol

TIA - transient ischemic attack

Tib - tibula

TIBC - total iron binding capacity

TICU - trauma intensive care unit

TKA - total knee arthroplasty

TLC - triple lumen catheter

TLIF -  transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

TLSO brace - thoracolumbosacral orthosis brace

TMA - transmetatarsal amputation

TNBC - triple negative breast cancer

Tol - tolerate

TPH - theophylline

TR - tricuspid regurgitation

Trans - transfusion, transfer, transsexual

TRICU - trauma intensive care unit

TSH - thyroid stimulating hormone

TSP - teaspoon

TTE - transthoracic echocardiogram

TTP - tender to palpation, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

TTS - tuesday thursday saturday

TTWB - toe touch weight bearing

TX - treatment

TURB - transurethral resection of the bladder

TURP - transurethral resection of the prostate

TV - tidal volume

TWI - t wave inversion

U

U - unit

UA - urinalysis

UAP - unlicensed assistive personnel

UC - urine culture

UDS - urine drug screen

UE - upper extremity

UGIB - upper gastrointestinal bleed

Unc - uncollected

Unk - unknown

Unv - unverified

UO - urine output

UOP - urinary output

UR - utilization review

URI - upper respiratory infection

URR - urea reduction ratio

US - ultrasound

USP - United States Pharmacopeia

UTD - up to date

UTI - urinary tract infection

V

VAX - vaccination

Ventric - ventriculostomy

Ver - verify, version

V fib - ventricular fibrillation

VIP - very important person

Vit - vitamin

VQ scan - ventilation perfusion scan

VRE - vancomycin resistant enterococci

VS - vital signs

VSS - vital signs stable

VTE - venous thromboembolism

W

W - with

W/C - wheelchair

W/O - without

W/U - workup

WB - weight bearing

WBAT - weight bearing as tolerated

WBC - white blood cell

WCC - wound care center/certified, white cell count

WK - week

WNL - within normal limits

WT - weight

X

X - times

XLIF - extreme lateral interbody fusion

XRT - radiotherapy

Y

Y/O - years old

YD - yard

YR - year

Z

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