WAYNESBORO HOSPITAL Waynesboro, Pa.
SUBJECT: Medical Staff Approved Abbreviation List POLICY #: 8
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 14, 2005
SECTION TITLE: Medical Staff
APPROVED BY: Medical Staff
POLICY STATEMENT: It is the policy of the Medical Staff at Waynesboro Hospital to have clear and precise orders written for our patients. To avoid any confusion or misinterpretation, we have an approved list of abbreviations.
PROCESS: 1. The approved abbreviations are contained in Addendum A.
2. Abbreviations can be added and deleted from the approved abbreviation list through the use of the form in Addendum B. The process for adding and deleting an abbreviation from the approved abbreviation list is defined on the bottom of Addendum B.
CONTENT:
Addendum A.
Waynesboro Hospital Abbreviation List - Approved
AAA Area Agency on Aging
A AABH Association for Ambulatory a Artery Behavioral Health
_ AAO Awake, alert and oriented a Before AB Abortion
A Assistance (with a circle around the Ab Absent
A) ABC Automated blood count
AA Alcoholic's Anonymous ABD Abduction
A-A Atlanto-Axial Joint abd Abdomen
AAA Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ABG Arterial blood gas abn Abnormality ADL Activities of Daily Living
ABO ABO blood group ad lib As desired to tolerance
ABR auditory brainstem response. Adm admission
AC Acromioclavicular ADM Admit (ed)
AC Assist control. ADQM Abductor digiti quinti minimi ac Before meals ADT Admission, Discharge, Transfer
ACB before breakfast. ADT Anticipated Discharge Tomorrow
ACBE Air Contrast Barium Enema AE Arm Ergometer accel Accelerate A/E Above Elbow acid phos acid phosphatase AED automated external defibrillator
ACL Anterior Cruciate Ligament AES Anti-Embolic Stocking (generic
AC lens Anterior Chamber Lens brand)
ACL before lunch. AFB Acid fast bacillus
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support A Fib Atrial Fibrillation
ACS American Cancer Society a-flutter Atrial Flutter
ACS before supper AFO Ankle Foot Orthosis
ACS Acute Coronary Syndrome AGA Average for Gestational Age
ACP Automated chemical profile A/G Ratio Albumin/Globulin Ratio
ACSW Academy Certified Social Worker AHA American Hospital Association
ACT Ambulatory Care Technician AHA American Heart Association
ACTH Adrenocorticotrophic hormone AHG Antihuman Globulin
ADA American Diabetic Association AI Aortic insufficiency
ADC Apparent diffusion coefficient. AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency
ADD Adduction Syndrome
ADD Attention Deficit Disorder AK Above-knee (amputation)
ADH Anti-Diuretic Hormone aka Also known as
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity alb Albumin
Disorder alk phos Alkaline phosphatase ALL Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Aq Water
ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis AROM Active Range Of Motion
ALS Advanced Life Support AROM Artificial Rupture of Membranes
AM Morning A+AAROM Active Plus Active Assistive
AMA Against Medical Advise Range of Motion
AMB Ambulation/Ambulatory art Aterial
AML Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia A.R.T. Accredited Record Technician amp Ampule AS Aortic stenosis amt Amount ASA Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
ANA Antinuclear antibody ASAP As Soon As Possible
ANC Absolute Neutrophil Count. asc Ascend anes Anesthesia ASCAD Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery ant Anterior Disease ante Before ASCVD Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular
A & O Alert and Oriented Disease
AP Anteroposterior ASHD Arteriosclerotic heart disease
AP Appendectomy ASIS Anterior superior iliac spine.
AP Apical Pulse ASO Antistreptolysis O
A&P Repair Anterior & Posterior ASPVD Arteriosclerotic Peripheral Vascular
Colpoperineorrhaphy Disease
APB Abductor pollicis brevis Assess assessment
AP resection Abdominoperineal resection assoc Associated
(Miles) asst Assisted
APC Antepartum Course/Care AST Acoustical Stimulation Test
A & P Anterior and posterior as tol As tolerated
A/P Assessment and Plan a-tach Atrial Tachycardia approx Approximately ausc Auscultation appt Appointment aux Auxiliary AVB Atrial Ventricular Block bil Bilateral
AV Block Atrioventricular Block bilat Bilateral
AVM Arteriovenous Malformation bili Bilirubin
AVR Aortic Valve Replacement Bipap Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
Ax Axillary BK Below Knee
BKA Below the Knee Amputation
B BL Bilateral
bl. Blood
B Bilateral (with a circle) BLE Both Lower Extremities
BAL Blood alcohol level BLS Basic Life Support baso Basophil BM Bowel Movement
BBB Bundle Branch Block BM Body mechanics
BBS Bilateral Breath Sounds BMP Basic metabolic panel/profile
BC Birth Control BMR Basal Metabolic Rate
BCP Birth Control Pills BOS Base of Support
B.C. x 1 or 2 Blood Culture 1 or 2 sets BOW Bag of Waters
BD Birth Date BP Blood Pressure
BE Barium Enema BPD Biparietal Diameter
B/E Below Elbow BPH Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
BEE Basal Energy Expenditure BPM Beats Per Minute
BF Boyfriend BPRS Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
BF Breast Feed BR Bedrest
BH Behavioral Health BR Brachioradialis
BHS Behavioral Health Services Brady Bradycardia
BHU Behavioral Health Unit BRBPR Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
BID Twice daily bro Brother bi Bilateral Bronch Bronchoscopy
BIH Bilateral Inguinal Hernia BRP Bathroom Privileges BS Breath Sounds C-7 Seventh cervical vertebrae
BS Bowel Sounds CA Cancer
BSA Body Surface Area CABG Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
BSC Bedside Commode CAC Certified Addictions Counselor
BSE Breast Self Exam CAD Coronary Artery Disease
BSO Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy CAI Computer assisted instruction
BST Breast Stimulation Test cal Calorie
BSU Base Service Unit CAO Conscious, Alert & Oriented
BTBV Beat-To-Beat Variability caps Capsule
BTLS Basic Trauma Life Support CAT Computerized axial tomography
BTP Bladder Training Program (scan)
BUE Both Upper Extremities cath Catheter or catheterize
BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen C/B Complicated by
BVMGT Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test CBC Complete Blood Count
BW Birth Weight CBD Common Bile Duct
Bx Biopsy c/c Called to cancel
cc Cubic centimeter
C CC Care Coordinator
CC Chief complaint
_ CCC/A Audiologist c With (with a line over the c) CCS Certified Coding Specialist
C Celsius CC/SLP Speech and Language
C-1 First cervical vertebrae pathologist
C-2 Second cervical vertebrae CCU Coronary Care Unit
C-3 Third cervical vertebrae C&DB Cough & Deep Breathe
C-4 Fourth cervical vertebrae C-Diff Clostridium Difficile
C-5 Fifth cervical vertebrae CEA Carcinoembryonic antigen
C-6 Sixth cervical vertebrae CE&R Central Episiotomy & Repair CEN Certified Emergency Nurse CMP Comprehensive metabolic panel
CF Cystic Fibrosis CMR Cafeteria Meeting Room
CG Contact guard CMSC Certified Medical Staff Coordinator ch Child CMV Cytomegalovirus
CHB Complete heart block CMV controlled mechanical ventilator
CHD Coronary heart disease CNA Certified Nurse Aide chemo Chemotherapy CNM Certified Nurse Midwife
CHF Congestive heart failure CNOR Certified Nurse, Operating Room
CHIP Chambersburg Hospital CNS Central Nervous System
Improvement Process c/o Complains of
CHMC Chambersburg Hospital CO Cardiac Output
Maternity Clinic COA Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
CHO Carbohydrate CO2 Carbon Dioxide
Chol Cholesterol COG Center of gravity chr Chronic colon Colonoscopy
CI Cardiac Index comm Communication
CID Cervical immobilization device comp. Compound circ Circulation comp Comprehension circ Circumcision cont Continued circum Circumcision coord Coordination cl Client COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
CLL Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Disease cl. liq. Clear Liquids CP Cerebral Palsy cm Centimeter cp Chest Pain
CM Case Management/Manager CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
CM Clothing management CPCS Certified Provider Credentialing cmc Carpometacarpal joint Specialist
CML Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia CPD Cephalopelvic Disproportion CPK Creatinine Phosphokinase CTA Clear To Auscultation
CPM Continuous Passive Mobilizer CTA Computerized Tomography
CPM Care Plan Meeting Angiography
CPMSM Certified Professional in CTR Carpal Tunnel Release
Medical Staff Management CTR Certified Tumor Registrar
CPR Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation CTS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
CQI Continuous Quality Improvement ctx Contractions
CR Creatinine CV Cardiovascular
CREF Closed Reduction-External Fixation CVA Cerebral Vascular Accident
CRIF Closed Reduction-Internal Fixation CVC Central venous catheter
CRNA Certified Registered Nurse CVEA Cumberland Valley Emergency
Anesthetist Associates
CRNP Certified Registered Nurse CVMHC Cumberland Valley Mental
Practitioner Health Center
CRRN Certified Rehabilitation Registered CVP Central venous pressure
Nurse CVS Chronic Villus Sampling
CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist CVX Cervix
CRTT Certified Respiratory Therapy Cx Cervix
Technician CXR Chest X-Ray
C&S Culture & Sensitivity CYS Children and Youth Services
C/S Caesarian Section Cx Cervix
C/S C-Section cysto Cystoscopy c/s Cranial sacral Cysto Cystourethroscopy
CS Close Supervision D
CSF Cerebrospinal Fluid
CST Contraction Stress Test D Dependent (with a circle around it)
CT Computerized tomography D5W 5% dextrose in water ct Connective tissue D10W 10% dextrose in water D5 & 2 NS 5% dextrose and half DID Disassociative Identity Disorder normal saline DIFA Automated differential
D5 & NS 5% dextrose and normal diff Differential saline DIFM Manual differential
D&A Drug and Alcohol dig Digoxin
DAT Diet as Tolerated dil Dilatation
D-Bili Direct Bilirubin disch Discharge
DBP Diastolic Blood Pressure DIP Distal Interphalangeal
DBS Dorsal blocking splint dis Disease
DC Discharge DISCUS Dyskensia Identification
D/C Discontinue System Condensed User Scale
D & C Dilation and Curettage disp. Disposable
DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery DJD Degenerative Joint Disease
D & E Dilatation and Evacuation DKA diabetic ketoacidosis. deb Debridement DLCO Diffusion Capacity for Carbon decel Deceleration Monoxide
Deg degree DLS Dynamic lumbar stabilization del. Delivery DM Diabetes Mellitus
Demo demonstration DMD Doctor of Medical Dentistry
Dept Department DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid desat Desaturation DNP Do Not Publish desc Descend DNR Do Not Resuscitate
DF Dorsiflexion dnt Did not test
DG Dorsal Gluteal d/o Disorder
DHS Dynamic Hip Screw DO Doctor of Osteopathy
Diag Diagnosis DOA Dead On Arrival
DIC Disseminated Intravascular DOB Date of Birth
Coagulation DOE Dyspnea on Exertion DON Director of Nursing EA-PCA Epidural Analgesia Patient
DP Dorsalis Pedis Artery Controlled Anesthesia
DPM Doctor of Podiatric Medicine EBB Endobronchial biopsy.
DPT Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus EBL Estimated Blood Loss
Dr Doctor EBV Epstein Barr Virus
DRG Diagnostic Related Group EC Energy conservation drng. Drainage ECCE Extracapsular Cataract Extraction drsg. Dressing ECF Extended Care Facility ds Distant supervision ECG, EKG Electrocardiogram
DSM Diagnostic and Statistical Manual echo Echocardiogram
DSW Doctor of Social Work ECMO Extracorporeal Membrane
DTR Deep Tendon Reflex Oxygenation
DTs Delirium Tremens E. Coli Escherichia Coli
DUB Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding ECRB Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
DUE Drug Usage Evaluation ECRL Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis ECT Electroconvulsive Therapy
DW Distilled Water ECTR Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
D/W Dextrose in Water ECU Emergency Care Unit
D12 Dorsal Vertebral Body 12 EDB Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Dx Diagnosis EDC Extensor digitorum Communis
EDC Estimated/Expected Date of
E Confinement
EDD Expected Dates of Delivery
EA Epidural Anesthesia Ed D Doctor of Education
E Ab Elective Abortion EDL Extensor digitorum longus
EAC External Auditory Canal Educ Education
EAP Employee Assistance Program EEG Electroencephalogram
EENT Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat EF Electrofulguration EOB Edge of bed eff Effacement EOM Extraocular movements
EFM Electronic Fetal Monitoring EOMI Extraocular muscles intact
EFW Estimated Fetal Weight EP electrophysiologic e.g. For example, such as Epi Epidural
EGA Estimated gestational age epi Epinephrine
EGD Esophagogastroduodenoscopy EPI Echo planar imaging
EH Employee Health epis. Episiotomy
EHL Electrohydraulic lithotripsy epith Epithelial
EHB Extensor hallucis brevis EPL Extensor pollicis longus
EHL Extensor hallucis longus eq Equivalent
EID Electronic infusion device equip Equipment
EIP Extensor indicis proprius ER Emergency Room
EKG Electrocardiogram ER External Rotation
ELF Elective Low Forceps ERC Education Resource Center elim Elimination ERCP Endoscopic Retrograde
ELISA Enzyme Linked immunosorbent Cholangiopancreatogram assay (test) ERS Extended rotated sidebent
EMG Electromyography ERS Education Resource Specialist
EMS Emergency Medical System ERT Emergency Resuscitation Team
EMS Electrical Muscle Stimulation ERT Estrogen Replacement Therapy
EMT Emergency Medical Technician or ES Extra Strength
Team ES Electrical Stimulation
EMT-P Emergency Medical Technician - ESR Erythrocyte Sediment Rate
Paramedic ESRD End Stage Renal Disease
Emycin Erythromycin EST Exercise Stress Test
ENT Ears, nose, and throat ESWL Electroshock wave lithotripsy
EOA Esophageal Obturator Airway ET Endotracheal ETA Estimated Time of Arrival f/b Followed by etc Et cetera FBD Fibrocystic Disease
ETCO2 End Tital CO2 FBS Fasting Blood Sugar
ETOH Ethanol - ethyl alcohol FCE Functional Capacity Evaluation etiol Etiology FCMC Fulton County Medical Center
ETT Endotracheal tube FCN Family Care Network
EUA Exam Under Anesthesia FCNH Franklin County Nursing Home eval Evaluation FCR Flexor carpi radialis ever Eversion FCU Flexor carpi ulnaris ex Exercise FD Fully Dilated exam Examination FDB Flexor digitorum brevis exc Excision FDL Flexor digitorum longus exp Expiration OR expired FDP Flexor digitorum profundus exp Expressive FDP Fibrinogen Degradation Products
Expl. Lap Exploratory Laparotomy FDS Flexor digitorum superficialis
Ext Extraction Fe Iron ext Extension fem Femoral ext. External Fe SO Ferrous sulfate
EXT extremity FET Forced Expiratory Technique
EXT. FIX External fixation FF Fundus Firm ext. rot. External Rotation FFP Fresh Frozen Plasma
FH Family History
F FHB Flexor hallucis brevis
FHL Flexor hallucis longus
F Fahrenheit FHR Fetal Heart Rate
F Female (with a circle around the F) FHS Fetal Heart Sounds fa Father FHT Fetal Heart Tones
FB Foreign Body fib. Fibrillation FL Femur Length FSBS Finger stick blood sugar
Flu Influenza FSE Fetal Scalp Electrode
FiO2 Fractional Concentration of O2 in FSH Follicle stimulating hormone inspired gas FT Family Teaching
FIM Functional Independence FT Fingertip
Measurement FTA Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody fl Fluid Absorption
FLACC face, legs, activity, cry, consolability, FTLFC Full Term Live Female Child pain scale FTLMC Full Term Live Male Child
Flex Flexion FTND Full Term Normal Delivery
Fluoro Fluoroscopy FTSG Full Thickness Skin Graft
FM Family Medicine funct Functional
FM Fetal Monitoring F/U Follow-up
FM Fetal Movement FUO Fever of undetermined origin
FMD Family Physician FVC Forced Vital Capacity
FOB Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy FWB Full Weight Bearing
FOB Foot of bed fx Fracture
FOBT Fecal occult blood test fxn Function
FP Family Practice
FPL Flexor pollicis longus G
FRC Functional residual capacity
FR Full Resuscitation g Gallop freq Frequent (ly) G Gravida
FRG Functional Related Groups g Gram
Fri Friday G+ Gram positive
FROM Full range of motion G- Gram negative
FRS Flexed rotated sidebent G/A General Anesthesia
FS Frozen Section GAD Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAF Global Assessment of Functioning GRASP Grace Reynolds Application and gal Gallon Study of PETO gastroc Gastrocnemius grp Group
GB Gallbladder GSW Gunshot wound
GBS Group B Streptococcus GTT Glucose Tolerance Test
GC Gonococcus, Gonorrhea gtt Drops
G/C Geri Chair GU Genitourinary
GDM Gestational Diabetes Mellitus G/W Glucose Water
GE Gastroenterology GYN Gynecology
GENA General Anesthesia
GEN General H genl General
GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease H/A Headache gest Gestation HAL Hyperalimentation
GETA General Endotracheal Anesthesia HASCVD Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic
GETT Graded Exercise Tolerance Test Cardiovascular Disease
GF Girlfriend HASHD Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart gfa Grandfather Disease
GI Gastrointestinal H2O Water
GLU Glucose HB Heart Block
Gm Gram HBP High Blood Pressure gmo Grandmother HBsAb Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
GN Graduate Nurse HBsAg Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
GOT Glutamin-Oxaloacetic Transaminase HBV Hepatitis B Virus
GPN Graduate Practical Nurse HCFA Health Care Financing Administration
GPT Glutaminc-Pyruvic Transaminase HCG Human chorionic gonadotropin
GR Grand Rounds Hcl Hydrochloric acid
HCO3 Bicarbonate Hct Hematocrit horiz Horizontal
HCV Hepatitis C Virus hosp Hospital
HCVD Hypertensive Cardiovascular H&P History & Physical
Disease HP Hot pack
HCW Health Care Worker HP-C Cervical hot pack
HDL High density lipoprotein (cholesterol) HPI History of present illness
HE Home Evaluation HP-L Large hot pack
HEENT Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat HR Heart Rate
HELLP Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes hr Hour
Low Platelet Count hrs Hours hemi Hemiplegia HRT Hormone Replacement Therapy
HEP Home Exercise Program HS Hour of sleep
Hgb- Hemoglobin HOH Harrisburg State Hospital
HGH Human Growth Hormone HIM Hepatosplenomegaly
H&H Hemoglobin and Hematocrit HSV 1&2 Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2
H/H Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Ht Height
HHC Home Health Care HTN Hypertension
HIB Hemophilus Influenza Type B HTVD Hypertensive Vascular Disease
HID Herniated Intervertebral Disc HV Home Visit
HIM Health Information Management HVGS High Voltage Galvanic Stimulation
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus Hx History
HMD Hyaline Membrane Disease Hyst Hysterectomy
HMO Health Maintenance Organization Hyster Hysterectomy
HNP Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
HNV Has Not Voided I Independent (with a circle around the
H/O History of I)
HOB Head of Bed IABP Intra-aortic Balloon Pump
HOH Hard of Hearing IADL Instrumental activities of daily living IAM Internal Auditory Meatus insuff. Insufficiency
IBD Inflammatory Bowel Disease int Internal
IBRP Independent Bathroom Privileges Int Fix Internal Fixation
IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome Int Med Internal Medicine
IC Infection Control int. rot. Internal Rotation
ICP Intracranial Pressure Monitoring inv Inversion
ICP Interdisciplinary Care Plan I & O Intake and Output icp Intermittent catheterization program IOC Intraoperative Cholangiogram
ICU Intensive Care Unit IOL Intraocular Lens
ID Identification IOP Intensive Outpatient Program
I & D Incision and Drainage IP Interphalangeal
IDDM Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus IP Ice pack
Ig Immunoglobulin IPPB Intermittent Positive Pressure
IHSS Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic Breathing stenosis IQ Intelligence Quotient
IM Intramuscular IR Internal Rotation
IM Internal Medicine IRB Institutional Review Board
IMCU Intermediate Care Unit IRBBB Incomplete Right Bundle Branch
Imp Impression Block
IMV Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation irr Irregular inc Incomplete IS Incentive Spirometry incon Incontinent ISB Incentive Spirometry Breathing
Ind-Grp (individual group) ITB Iliotibial band inf Inferior IUD Intrauterine Device (contraceptive)
Ing Inguinal IUFD Intrauterine Fetal Death
Inj Injection IUGR Intrauterine Growth Retardation
INS Insurance IUP Intrauterine Pregnancy insp Inspiratory IUPC Intrauterine pressure catheter IV Intravenous KVO Keep Vein Open
IVAD intravenous access device K-Wire Kirschner Wire
IVC Intravenous Cholangiogram L
IVCD Intra ventricular Conduction Delay
IVP Intravenous Pyelogram L Left (with a circle around the L)
IVP IV push l Liter
IVPB Intravenous piggyback L-1 First lumbar vertebra
IV-PCA Intravenous Patient Controlled L-2 Second lumbar vertebra
Analgesia L-3 Third lumbar vertebra
IVP Intravenous Piggyback L-4 Fourth lumbar vertebra
IVRA IV Regional Anesthesia L-5 Fifth lumbar vertebra
LA Local Anesthesia
J L&A Light & Accommodation
Lab Laboratory
JODM Juvenile Onset Diabetes Mellitus lac Laceration jt Join lami Laminectomy
JVD Jugular venous distention LAP Laparoscopic/Laparotomy
JVP Jugular venous pressure lat Lateral
LAVH Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal
K Hysterectomy
lb Pound
KAFO Knee/ankle foot orthosis LB Lower body
KCl Potassium chloride LBBB Left Bundle Branch Block
KDA Known drug allergy LBP Low Back Pain
Kg Kilogram LBW Low birth weight
KLS Kidney, Liver, Spleen LCF Left Cubital Fossa
KPO3 Potassium phosphate L & D Labor and delivery
KUB Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder LDH Lactic Dehydrogenase LDL Low Density Lipoprotein LOP Left Occiput Posterior
LE Lupus Erythematosus LOQ Lower Outer Quadrant
LE Lower extremity LOS Length of Stay
LEEP Loop Electro-excisional Procedure LOT Left Occiput Transverse
LET Lidocaine, epinephrine, tetracaine LP Lumbar Puncture
LFT Liver Function Test LPM Liter per Minute
LFVD Low Forceps Vaginal Delivery LPN Licensed Practical Nurse lg Large LR Lactated Ringer's
LGA Large for Gestational Age LS Lumbosacral
LH Luteinizing hormone LSB Left Sternal Border
LHCS Lutheran Home Care Services LSD Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
LHS Long handled sponge LSO Left Salpingooophorectomy
LHSH Long handled shoehorn Lt Left
LIH Left Inguinal Herniorrhaphy LTG long-term goals
LIQ Lower Inner Quadrant LTV Long-term variability
LKS Liver, Kidney, and Spleen LUD Left Uterine Displacement
LLB Long Leg Brace LUE Left Upper Extremity
LLE Left Lower Extremity LUL Left Upper Lobe
LLL Left Lower Lobe LUQ Left Upper Quadrant
LLQ Left Lower Quadrant (abdomen) LVEDP Left Ventricular End Diastolic
LML Left Mediolateral Pressure
LMP Last menstrual period LV Left Ventricle
LN Lymph Node LVH Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
LOA Leave of Absence L&W Living and Well
LOA Left Occiput Anterior lytes Electrolytes
LOB Loss of Balance
LOC Level of Consciousness M
LOC Loss of consciousness m Murmur (m with a circle) med neb Medication nebulizer
MA Medical Assistance mEq Milliequivalent
MAE Moves All Extremities MET Metabolic Ratio Equivalent
MAFO Molded Ankle-Foot Orthosis Mets Metastasis
MAP Mean arterial pressure MFC Medial femoral condyle
MAR Medication administration record MFVD Mid Forceps Vaginal Delivery
MAT multifocal atrial tachycardia MFR Myofascial release max Maximum mg Milligram m/b Manifested by mg/dL Milligram per deciliter
MB Mother Baby mgmt Management
MBS Modified barium swallow
MCA Motorcycle Accident MH Moist heat mcg Microgram MH Mental Health mcgtts Microdrops MHE Mental Health Evaluator
MCH Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin MHT Mental Health Therapist
MCHC Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin MHU Mental Health Unit
Concentration MI Myocardial Infarction mCi Millicurie mid Midline
MCL Midclavicular Line min Minute
MCP Metacarpal Phalangeal min Minimum
MCV Mean Corpuscular Volume MIS Management Information Services
MD Medical Doctor misc Miscellaneous
MDI Metered Dose Inhaler MIVA Monitored IV Anesthesia
ME Muscle energy mj Millijoule
MEC Medical Executive Committee ml Milliliter mec Meconium MLC Midline Catheter
Med medial MLE Midline Episiotomy meds Medications MLT Medical Laboratory Technician mm Millimeter MRI Magnetic resonance imaging
MM Muscles MRSA Methicillin resistant staph aureus mm Hg Millimeters of mercury MS Multiple Sclerosis
MMPI Minnesota Multiphasic Personality ms Muscle
Inventory M-S Musculoskeletal
M-M Procedure Marshall-Marchetti MSE Mental Status Exam
Procedure MSF Meconium stained fluid
MMSE Mini Mental State Exam m/skeletal Musculoskeletal
MMR Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine MSUD Maple Syrup Urine Disease
MMT Manual Muscle Test MSW Master of Social Work
MN Midnight MT Medical Technologist
MN Median nerve MTD Month to Date mo Mother MTP Metatarsal Phalangeal mod Moderate Mu Milliunit modal Modalities MUGA multi-gated cardiac ventriculogram or
MODM Maturity Onset Diabetes Mellitus nuclear ventriculogram or multi-gated
MOM Milk of magnesia acquisition.
Mon Monday Multip Multipara mono Infectious Mononucleosis MV Mitral Valve mos Months MVA Motor Vehicle Accident
MOW Meals on Wheels MVC Motor Vehicle Crash
MPB Multipodus Boot MVI multivitamin
MPH Miles per hour MVP Mitral Valve Prolapse
MPJ Metacarpophalangeal Joint MVV Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
MR Mitral regurgitation MVMT Movement
MRA Magnetic resonance angiography MWB Minimum Weight Bearing
MRCP Magnetic Resonance
Cholangiopancreatogram N NMES Neuro muscular electrical stimulation n Nerve NN Nurses= Notes
N/A Not Applicable no Number
NA Nurses Aide/Attendant Norm Normal
NaCl Sodium chloride NOS Not Otherwise Specified
NAD No Active Disease NP Nasopharyngeal
NaHCO3 Sodium Bicarbonate NPC Nonproductive Cough
NALS Neonatal Advanced Life Support NPN Nonprotein Nitrogen
NB Newborn NPO Nothing by mouth
NBN Newborn Nursery NRBM Non-Rebreather Mask
N/C Nasal Cannula N/R Nonreactive n/c No complaints NS Neurological Surgery
NCPAP Nasal Continuous Positive Airway NS Normal Saline
Pressure NSA No Significant Abnormality
NCS Nerve Conduction Study NSAID Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
NCV Nerve Conduction Velocity NSD Normal Spontaneous Delivery neg Negative Nsg Nursing neuro Neurologic NSR Normal Sinus Rhythm
NFA Nursing Facility Administrator NSS Normal Saline Solution
NG Nasogastric NST Nonstress Test
NG Tube Nasogastric Tube NSVD Normal Spontaneous Vaginal
NGT Nasogastric Tube Delivery
NICU Neonatal Intensive Care Unit N/T Not tested
NIF Negative Inspiratory Flow NT Nasotracheal
NKA No Know Allergies N & T Nose and Throat
NKDA No Known Drug Allergies NTG Nitroglycerin
NL Normal NTT Nasotracheal tube
Nutr Nutrition N & V Nausea and vomiting OHS Occupational Health Associates
NVD Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea oint Ointment
N/V/D Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea OJ Orange juice
NWB Nonweight Bearing OM Otitis Media
OOB Out of Bed
O OOB/WC Out of Bed in Wheelchair
OOT Out of Town
O Objective OP Occiput Posterior
O2 Oxygen OP Outpatient
O-A Occipital-atlas OP Operative
OA Osteoarthritis O&P Ova and Parasites
OA Occiput Anterior OPD Outpatient Department
OAE -- otoacoustic emission ophth Ophthalmic
OB Obstetrics OPT Outpatient
OB/GYN Obstetrics & Gynecology OR Operating Room
OBS Organic Brain Syndrome ORIF Open Reduction, Internal Fixation obs Observation ortho Orthopedic obst Obstruction os Mouth
OC Oral Contraception OS Left eye
Occ Occasionally OSD Over bed side drainage occas. Occasional OT Occupational Therapy
OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OTC Over the counter
OCG Oral Cholecystogram OU Both eyes
OCL Orthopedic cast for limb OVR Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
OCT Oxytocin Challenge Test oz Ounce
OD Right eye
O & E Observation & Examination P
OHFT Overhead Frame and Trapeze _ pb Piggyback p After PBI Protein Bound Iodine
P Pulse pc After meals
PA Pernicious Anemia PC Packed cells
PA Physician Assistant PC pressure control (ventilator)
PA pulmonary artery PCA Patient Controlled Anesthesia
P & A Percussion & Auscultation PCH Personal Care Home
PA-C Physician's Assistant (certified) PCI Percutaneous coronary intervention
PAC Premature Atrial Contractions PCN Penicillin
PAO2 Arterial Oxygen Tension PCO2 Partial pressure of CO2
PAO2 Partial Pressure of 02 in Arterial PCP Primary Care Physician
Blood PC/S Primary Cesarean Section
PaCO2 Partial Pressure of CO2 in Arterial PCWP Pulmonary Capillary Wedge
Blood Pressure
PACU Post Anesthesia Care Unit PD Peritoneal Dialysis palp Palpable PDA Patent Ductus Arteriosus
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support PDR Physician Desk Reference
PaO2 Partial Pressure of O2 in Arterial PDIS Patient Discharge Instruction Sheet
Blood PE Physical Examination pap Papanicolaou smear PE Pulmonary Edema or Embolism
PAP Pulmonary Artery Pressure PEA Pulseless Electrical Activity
Pap Smear Papanicolaou Smear PEARL Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light
PARA Number of Parity PERLA Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light para Paraplegic and Accommodation
PAS Stain Periodic Acid-Schiff Stain Peds Pediatrics
PAT Preadmission Testing PEEP Positive End Expiratory Pressure
Path Pathology PEF Peak Expiratory Flow
PAWP Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure PEFR Peak Expiratory Flow Rate PEG Percutaneous endoscopic PICC Peripherally Inserted Central gastrostomy (tube) Catheter per By or through PID Pelvic Inflammatory Disease peri Perineal PIF Peak Inspiratory Flow periph Peripheral PIH Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
PERL Pupils Equal, React to Light PIP Proximal Inter Phalangeal Joint
PERLA Pupils Equal, Reactive to Light and PIT Pitocin
Accommodation PJC Premature Junctional Contraction
PERRL Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to PKE with IOL phacoemulsification of
Light cataract with intraocular lens implant
PERRLA Pupils Equal, Round, React PKU Phenylketonuria to Light and Accommodation PL Palmaris longus perm Permanent PLT Platelet
PF Plantar Flexion PLIF Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
PFT Pulmonary Function Test PM Evening
PGY1 Post Graduate Year 1 (residents) PMH Past Medical History
PGY2 Post Graduate Year 2 PMS Premenstrual Syndrome
PGY3 Post Graduate Year 3 PM & R Physical Medicine &
PH Past History Rehabilitation pH Hydrogen ion activity, relative acidity PMU Pain Management Unit pH Hydrogen Icon Concentration PNB Premature Nodal Beats phaco Phacoemulsification PNC Premature Nodal Contraction
PHP Partial Hospitalization Program PND Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea
Pharm.D. Doctor of Pharmacy PNF Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
PhD Doctor of Philosophy Facilitation
PHTLS Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support po By mouth (per os) phos Phosphorus POA Power of attorney
PI Present Illness POC Plan of care POD Post-Operative Day PR Public Relations pO2 Partial pressure of oxygen pr Per rectum poly Polymorphonuclear leukocyte P&R Pulse and Respiration
(neutrophils) PRBC Packed Red Blood Cells
POS Point of Service pre Before
POS position PRE Progressive Resistive Exercise pos Positive preg Pregnant post Posterior pre-op Preoperative, before surgery post-op Post-operative, after surgery prep Prepare
PP Postpartum press Pressure pp Postprandial Primp. Primipara
P&P Pins and Plaster priv Private
PPA Phenylpyruvic Acid PRN As the occasion arises
PPB Positive Pressure Breathing prn Whenever necessary, as needed
PPD Purified Protein Derivative of PRO Peer Review Organization
Tuberculin prob. Probably
PPD1 Postpartum Day #1 PROC Procedure
PPD2 Postpartum Day #2 prog Prognosis
PPE Personal Protective Equipment PROM Premature Rupture of Membranes,
PPO Preferred Provider Organization Preterm Rupture of Membranes
PPP Physician Personal Preferences PROM Passive Range of Motion
P&P Policy and Procedure PROM Positive Range of Motion
P/P/P Policy/Procedure/Protocol pron Pronation
PPT Postpartum Tubal Ligation prot Protein
PPT Posterior pelvic tilt pro-time Prothrombin time
PPTL Postpartum Tubal Ligation prox Proximal
PRBm Partial Rebreather Mask PS pressure support
P-R P-R Interval PSA Patient Support Associate PSA Prostate Specific Antigen PvCO2 Partial Pressure of CO2 in Mixed
PSIS Posterior-Superior Iliac Spine Venous Blood
PSO Patient Services Office pvO2 Partial Pressure of O2 in Mixed
PSP Phenolsulfonphthalein, Phenol red Venous Blood
PST-S Pulmonary Stress Test - simple PVR Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
Psych Psychiatry pvr Post void residual
PSVT Paroxysmal Supraventricular PVRI pulmonary vascular resistance index
Tachycardia PVT Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
PSVT Premature Supraventricular PWB Partial Weight Bearing
Tachycardia pt Patient Q
PT Physical Therapy
PT Protime q Every
PT Pronator Teres QA Quality Assurance p/t Part-time q AM Every morning
P.T. Physical Therapist QC Quality Control
PTA Prior to Admission q h Every hour (may have number
PTCA Percutaneous Transluminal between q & h to designate times)
Coronary Angioplasty q h s Every bedtime
PTL Preterm Labor QI Quality Improvement
PT/PTT Prothrombin Time/Partial q.n. Every night
Thromboplastin Time qns Quantity not sufficient
PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder QRS QRS Complex
PTT Partial Thromboplastin Time q s Quantity sufficient
PUD Peptic Ulcer Disease quad Quadriplegic
PVC Premature Ventricular Contraction quads. Quadriceps
PVD Peripheral Vascular Disease quant Quantity
R rem Removal
Rep reproduction/reproductive r Rectal reps Repetitions
R Rate Resp Respiratory or respirations
R Right resid Residual
R Right (with a circle around the R) retics Reticulocytes
R Respirations retro Retrograde
RA Rheumatoid Arthritis rev Revised/revision
R/A Ruptured Artificially Rh Rhesus factor blood group ra Right atrial RHD Rheumatic Heart Disease
RAMS Rapid Alternating Movements RHF Right Heart Failure
RAO Right anterior oblique RHIA Registered Health Information rap Right atrial pressure Administrator
RAD Right axis deviation RHIT Registered Health Information
RBBB Right Bundle Branch Block Technician
RBC Red blood cell Rh neg Rhesus factor negative
RBV Read back and verify Rh pos Rhesus factor positive
RCF Right Cubital Fossa RIH Right Inguinal Herniorrhaphy
RCL Radial Collateral Ligament RL Ringer's Lactate
RCP Respiratory Care Practitioner RLE Right Lower Extremity
RC/S Repeat Cesarean Section RLL Right Lower Lobe
RD Radial Deviation RLQ Right Lower Quadrant (abdomen)
RD Registered Dietician RLTCS Repeat Low Transverse C-Section
RDS Respiratory Distress Syndrome RM Ruptured Membranes re: Regarding RML Right Middle Lobe reg Regular RN Registered Nurse rehab Rehabilitation RNC Registered Nurse, Certified
REM Rapid Eye Movement RNCS Registered Nurse, Certified Specialist R/O Rule Out RUE Right Upper Extremity
ROA Right Occiput Anterior RUL Right Upper Lobe
ROM Range of Motion RUQ Right Upper Quadrant (abdomen)
ROM Rupture of Membranes RV Return Visit
ROP Right Occiput Posterior Rx Prescription
ROS Review of Systems
ROT Right Occiput Transverse S
ROT rotation
RPE Ratings of Perceived Exertion s Without
RPh Pharmacist S Subjective
RPR Rapid Plasma Reagin S Sacral
RR Respiratory Rate S Supervision (with a circle around the
RRA Registered Record Administrator S)
RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist S1 First heart sound
R/S Ruptured Spontaneously S2 Second heart sound
RSB Regular Sinus Bradycardia S3 Third heart sound
RSD Reflexive Sympathetic Dystrophy S4 Fourth heart sound
RSO Right Salpingooophorectomy S-1 First sacral vertebra
RSR Regular Sinus Rate (rhythm) S-2 Second sacral vertebra
RST Regular Sinus Tachycardia S-3 Third sacral vertebra
RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus S-4 Fourth sacral vertebra
RT Radiation Therapy S-5 Fifth sacral vertebra
RT Respiratory Therapy SA Sinoatrial
R/T Related To SA node Sinoatrial Node
RTC Regular To Clinic S Ab Spontaneous Abortion
RTF Resident Treatment Facility SACH single axis cushioned heel
RTW Return to Work SASH Saline Antibiotic Saline Heparin
RUD Right Uterine Displacement SA02 Arterial Saturation Oxygen SARS Severe Acute Respiratory sed rate Sedimentation rate
Syndrome seg Segmented white cells sat saturation Sens sensation
Sat Saturday SG Swan-Ganz Catheter satis Satisfactory S-G Swan Ganz catheter
SB Stillbirth SGA Small for Gestational Age
SB Sidebending SGOT Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic
SBE Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis Transaminase
SBFT Small Bowel Follow Through SGPT Serum Glutamic Pyruvic
SBH Summit Behavorial Health Transaminase
SBP Systolic Blood Pressure SH Social History s-brady Sinus Bradycardia si Sister
SBQC Short base quad cane SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SC Self Care sig. To write
SCC Skilled Care Coordinator sig Direction to be on label sci Spinal cord injury sign Signature
SCJ Sternoclavicular Joint signif. Significant
SCL-90R Symptom Checklist 90- SI joints Sacroiliac joints
Revised (Mental Health) SIADH Syndrome of inappropriate
SCIP Surgical Care Improvement antidiuretic hormone
Program SIMV Spontaneous Intermittent Mandatory
SCM Sternocleidomastoid Ventilation
SDS Same Day Services SIS saline infusion
SE Scalp Electrode sonohysterosalpingography s/e Side effects SL saline lock sec Second SLB Short Leg Brace
Secr secretion SLE Systemic Lupus Erythematous sed Sedimentation SLE Systemic Lupus Erythematous SLP Speech Language Pathology SpO2 Oxygen Saturation by pulse oximeter
SLR Straight Leg Raising spont Spontaneous sm Small SQ Subcutaneous
SMA Sequential Multiple Analyzer SQ-PCA Subcutaneous Patient
SMAC Sequential Multiple Analysis Controlled Analgesia
Computerized SROM Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes
SMO supramalleolar orthosis SROM Self Range of Motion
SNF Skilled Nursing Facility
SNS Supplemental Nursing System SS Social Service
SNT Soft & Nontender SS# Social Security Number so significant other s/s Signs and symptoms
SO Salpingo-oophorectomy SSA Social Security Administration
SOAP Subjective, Objective, Assessment, SSE Soap Suds Enema and Plan SSKI Saturated Solution of Potassium
SOB Shortness of Breath Iodide
Soc Hx Social History SSN Social Security Number sol Solution ST Sinus tachycardia sono Sonogram s-tachy Sinus tachycardia
SOOC Spontaneous onset of contractions Staph Staphylococcus
SOOL Spontaneous onset of Labor Stat Immediately
SOP Standard Operating Procedure STD Sexually Transmitted Disease
SORL Spiral oblique retinacular ligament STG short-term goals
S/P Status Post Strep Streptococcus
SPA Salt-Poor Albumin STSG Split Thickness Skin Graft spast Spasticity STV Short-term variability
Spec Specimen Sub Substitute sp gr Specific gravity sublux Subluxation
S-Pin Steinmann Pin Subq Subcutaneous Sun Sunday T3 Triiodothyronine
Sup superior T4 Thyroxine supp Suppository T & A Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy surg Surgery T&S Type and screen
SVD Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery tab Tablet
SVE Sterile Vaginal Exam tachy Tachycardia
SVR Systemic Vascular Resistance TAH Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
SVRI systemic vascular resistance index TAF Triage Assessment Form
SVT Supraventricular Tachycardia TAPP Teenage Pregnancy & Parenting
SW Social Worker Program
Sx Symptoms or Signs TAROM Total active range of motion sys Systolic TAT Turnaround time
TB Tuberculosis
T TBA To Be Admitted
TBB Transbronchial biopsy
T Temperature tbc Tubercle bacillus
T-1 First thoracic vertebra TBI Traumatic brain injury
T-2 Second thoracic vertebra T bili Total Bilirubin
T-3 Third thoracic vertebra TBNA Transbronchial needle aspiration
T-4 Fourth thoracic vertebra Tbsp Tablespoon
T-5 Fifth thoracic vertebra TC Tactile Cues
T-6 Sixth thoracic vertebra T&C Type and Crossmatch
T-7 Seventh thoracic vertebra TCN Tetracycline
T-8 Eighth thoracic vertebra TCU Transitional Care Unit
T-9 Ninth thoracic vertebra TD Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoid(Adult
T-10 Tenth thoracic vertebra Type)
T-11 Eleventh thoracic vertebra Tech technique
T-12 Twelfth thoracic vertebra TEDS Elastic stockings TEE Transesophageal Endoscopy TLC Total Lung Capacity
Temp Temperature TM Treadmill
TENS Transcutaneous (Electrical) Nerve TMJ Temporomandibular Joint
Stimulation Tms Tympanic Membranes
TEP Tracheo-esophageal puncture T O Telephone Order
TG Triglyceride Toco Tocotransducer
T&H Type and Hold tol Tolerate (d)
THA Total Hip Arthroplasty TORCH Toxoplasmosis, Other Infections
THR Total Hip Replacement TOS Thoracic outlet syndrome
THR Target Heart Rate TPA Tissue Plasminogen Activator
THRp Total Hip Replacement Precautions TPN Total Parenteral Nutrition
Thurs Thursday TPR Temperature, Pulse, Respirations thy Thyroid TPROM Total passive range of
T.I. Thoracic inlet motion
TIA Transient Ischemic Attack TR Therapeutic Recreation
TIBC Total Iron Binding Capacity trach Tracheostomy t i d Three times a day Trap Trapezius. tinct Tincture T & S Type & Screen
TIPS transjsugular intrahepatic TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone portosystemic shunt TSS Toxic Shock Syndrome
TJC The Joint Commission tsp Teaspoon
TKA Total Knee Arthroplasty TT Tetanus toxoid
TKA trochanter knee ankle TTVP Temporary transvenous pacemaker
TKO To Keep Open TTWB Toe Touch Weight Bearing
TKR Total Knee Replacement Tues Tuesday
TL Tubal ligation TUI Transurethral Incision
TLC Total Life Center TUR Transurethral Resection
TLC Tender loving care TURBT Transurethral Resection Bladder UOQ Upper Outer Quadrant
Tumor UPC Units of packed cells
TURP Transurethral Resection of the UPJ Ureteropelvic Junction
Prostate UR Utilization Review
TVH Total Vaginal Hysterectomy URI Upper respiratory infection
TVT Tension-free vaginal tape Urine for R&M Urine for Routine &
Tx Treatment Microscopic tym Tympano US Ultrasound tymp Tympanic US Unit Secretary
USP United State Pharmacopeia
U UTD Up to date
UTI Urinary tract infection
UA Urinalysis UUN Urine urea nitrogen ua Urine UV Ultraviolet
UAC Umbilical Atrial Catheter UVC Umbilical Venous Catheter
UACS Urinalysis, Culture and Sensitivity
UB Upper body V
UC Uterine Contractions v Vein
UCL Ulnar collateral ligament V Volume
UD Unit dose VA Visual acuity
UD Ulnar deviation VA Veteran Administration
UE Upper extremity VAD Vascular Access Device
UGI Upper gastrointestinal Vag Vaginal
UIQ Upper Inner Quadrant vag. hyster. Vaginal Hysterectomy umb Umbilicus VAS Verbal Analog Scale (pain scoring)
UMN Upper motion neuron vasc Vascular unil Unilateral VBAC Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section
U/O Urinary Output VC Verbal Cues VC Vital Capacity vtx Vertex
VCUG Voiding Cystourethrogram VV Varicose Veins vd Voided Vtach Ventricular Tachycardia
VD Venereal Disease
VDRL Venereal Disease Research W
Laboratory
VD/VT Physiologic Dead space to Tidal WAIS Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
Volume Ratio WB Whole Blood
VE Vaginal Exam WB Weight Bearing
VE Minute ventilation WBAT Weight Bearing As Tolerated vent Ventilator WBC White Blood Cells
VFDS Videofluroscopic dysphagia study WBQC Wide base quad cane
V fib Ventricular Fibrillation W/C Wheelchair
VG Ventral Gluteal Wed Wednesday
VIS Vaccination Instruction Sheet WFL Within Functional Limits
VL Vastis Lateralis WGL Within good limits
VMA Vanillyl-Madelic Acid WIC Women, Infants, and Children
VNA Visiting Nurses Association WIN Women In Need
VO Verbal order wk Week vol Volume wks Weeks
VOR Vestibular occular reflex WNL Within Normal Limits
VP Venous pressure WNWD Well-nourished, well-developed
VP-16 Etoposide WO Wide open
VS Vital Signs W/O Without
VSS Vital Signs stable WOB Work of breathing
V Tach Ventricular Tachycardia WP Whirlpool
VT Tidal volume WS Work simplification
VTE Venous Thromboembolism wt Weight
X
x: except x Times
Xm Cross match
X-ray Radiology
Y y/o Years old yrs Years
YTD Year-To-Date
Z
Periodic Table
Hydrogen Helium (H) (He) Lithium Beryllium Boron Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen Fluorine Neon (Li) (Be) (B) (C) (N) (O) (F) (Ne) Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicon Phosphorus Sulfur Chlorine Argon (Na) (Mg) (Al) (Si) (P) (S) (Cl) (A) Potassium Calcium Scandium Titanium Vanadium Chromium Manganese Iron Cobalt Nickel (K) (Ca) (Sc) (Ti) (V) (Cr) (Mn) (Fe) (Co) (Ni) Copper Zinc Gallium Germanium Arsenic Selenium Bromine Krypton (Cu) (Zn) (Ga) (Ge) (As) (Se) (Br) (Kr) Rubidium Strontium Yttrium Zirconium Columbium Molybdenum Technetium Ruthenium Rhodium Palladium (Rb) (Sr) (Y) (Zr) (Cb) (Mo) (Tc) (Ru) (Rh) (Pd) Silver Cadmium Indium Tin Antimony Tellurium Iodine Xenon (Ag) (Cd) (In) (Sn) (Sb) (Te) (I) (Xe) Cesium Barium Rare Hafnium Tantalum Tungsten Rhenium Osmium Iridium Platinum (Cs) (Ba) Earths (Hf) (Ta) (W) (Re) (Os) (Ir) (Pt) Gold Mercury Thallium Lead Bismuth Polonium Astatine Radon (Au) (Hg) (Tl) (Pb) (Bi) (Po) (At) (Rn) Virginium Radium (Vi) (Ra)
Addendum B
Waynesboro Abbreviation List Addition/Deletion Form
Addition
Deletion
Please make sure that any new abbreviation is not listed on the Forbidden Abbreviation list, which can be found on the intranet. Any abbreviations listed on the Forbidden Abbreviation list will not be processed.
Forbidden list checked: Yes No
Abbreviation: ______
Description: ______
Recommended by: ______
Reason abbreviation is being added or deleted: ______
Does the abbreviation already exist? Yes No
If yes, what is the current meaning? ______
Add to new Meditech Abbreviation List: To be used for those abbreviations that Meditech requires us to utilize.
Approved By Medical Record Committee Chair: ______Signature Date
Routing Order: Employee/Physician initiates the new abbreviation request by filling out this form on-line and then sending it to the HIM Manager. HIM Manager completes this form and takes the form to the next Medical Records Committee Meeting. If approved the Medical Record Committee Chair will sign and date the form and forward the form request onto MEC. If approved by MEC then the Medical Staff Services Department will update the online abbreviation list. If the abbreviation does not make it through the approval process then the HIM Manager needs to follow-up with the person that recommended the abbreviation.
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