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Alphabetical Index [ A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z ] A a: arterial Aa: alveolar/arterial A2: aortic second sound A/O : Alert and Oriented AA : African-American AAA : Abdominal aortic aneurysm AAEM : American Academy of Emergency Physicians AAOx3 : Awake, Alert, Oriented x 3 [person/place/time] AAPS : American Association of Physician Specialists ABEM : American Board of Emergency Medicine ABG : Arterial Blood Gases abn: abnormal ABNL : Abnormal ABVD: doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine ac: before meal ACE : Angiotension Conversion Enzyme ACL: Anterior cruciate ligament ACEP : American College of Emergency Physicians ACLS : Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACRONYM : A Contrived Reduction Of Nouns, Yielding Mnemonics AED : Automatic External Defibrillator AF : Atrial Fibrillation AFA : Advanced First Aid AHA : American Heart Association AICD : Automatic Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator (now ICD) AIDS : Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome AIVR : Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm ALS : Advanced Life Support ALS : Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALSOB : Alcohol Like Substance On Breath AMA : American Medical Association AMA : Against Medical Advice AMI : Acute Myocardial Infarction AOA: American Osteopathic Association AOB : Alcohol On Breath AOL : America Online (an Internet service) AOS : Arrived On Scene AP : Anterior-Posterior (usually used as a radiologic view) APCOR : Advanced Portable Coronary Observation Radio APE : Acute Pulmonary Edema APE : Acute Pulmonary Embolism APE : Apparatus, Personnel, and Equipment APLS : Advanced Pediatric Life Support ARC : American Red Cross ARDS : Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome ASA : Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) ASHD : Arteriosclerotic (or atherosclerotic) Heart Disease ATLS : Advanced trauma life support training course AVPU : Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive (trauma alertness scale) Return To Index B BAC : Blood alcohol concentration/content BAL : A heavy metal chelator BAL : Blood alcohol level BBP : Blood-Borne Pathogen BCEM : Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine BHT : Blunt head trauma BIBA : Brought in by ambulance BID : Bis In Die (twice daily) BLEVE : Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion BLS : Basic Life Support (a level of certification) BM : Bowel movement (stool) BNTI : Blind NasoTracheal Intubation BP : Blood pressure BRBPR : bright red blood per rectum BS : Bowel sounds BSE : bovine spongiform encephalopathy BSI : Body Substance Isolation BSO : Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy BTLS : Basic Trauma Life Support BTW : By the way BVM : Bag-valve mask (for ventilating a patient) BYO : Bring you own... BYOB : Bring you own beer Return To Index C c : with C/O : Complains of CA : Cancer CA : Carcinoma CAAM : Complimentary and Alternate Medicine CAAS : Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services CABG : Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft CABG procedures : coronary artery bypass graft CAD : Coronary Artery Disease CBC : Complete blood count CC : Chief complaint CCU : Coronary/Cardiac care unit CDC : Center for Disease Control CFR : Certified First Responder CHB : Complete Heart Block CHF : Congestive heart failure CHI : Closed head injury CJD : Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CME : Continuing Medical Education CMG : Contract management group CN(2-12) : Cranial nerves 2 - 12 CNS : Central nervous system COBRA : Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (an anti-dumping law) COPD : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease CP : Cerebral Palsy CP : Chest pain CPAP : Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPK : Creatine phosphokinase CPP : Cerebral perfusion pressure CPR : Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CSF : Cerebral Spinal Fluid CT : CAT scan (computed {axial} tomography) CTA : Clear to auscultation CTD : Circling The Drain (Close To Death) CTD : Close To Death CVA : Cerebrovascular accident CVA : Costovertebral angle (flank) CVP : Central venous pressure CXR : Chest x-ray CYA : Cover your ass (protect yourself from medicolegal risk) Return To Index D D/C : Diarrhea/Constipation D/C : Discharge D/C : Discontinue D5W : Dextrose 5% in Water DC : Disconnect DDX : Differential diagnosis DEA : Drug Enforcement Administration DES : Diethyl Stilbestrol DHE : Dihydroergotamine (an anti-migraine drug) DHE-45 : dihydroergotamine (another term for DHE - an anti-migraine drug) DIC : Dead In Car DKA : Diabetic ketoacidosis DNI : DO Not Intubate (similar to DNR) DNR : Do Not Resuscitate DO : Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (US); Osteopath (all other countries) DOA : Dead on arrival DOB : Date of birth DOE : Dyspnea on exertion DOH : Dept. of Health DP : Distal pulses DP : Dorsalis pedis pulse DPOA : Durable power of attorney Dr. : Doctor DRABC : Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation DRT : Dead right there DRTSF : Dead right there, squashed flat dT : Tetanus booster with diptheria booster DTMF : Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTR : Deep Tendon Reflex DUB : Dysfunctional uterine bleeding DUI : Driving under the influence (intoxicated) DVT : Deep vein thrombosis DWAI : Driving While Ability Impaired DWI : Driving While Intoxicated DX : Diagnosis Return To Index E ECG : Electrocardiogram ED : Emergency department EDP : Emotionally Disturbed Person EEG : Electroencephalogram EENT : Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat EGTA : Esophageal gastric tube airway EHS : Extremely Hazardous Substance (hazmat) EKG : Electrocardiogram EMD : Electromechanical dissociation (now PEA) EMD : Emergency Medical Doctor EMS : Emergency Medical Services (pre-hospital personnel) EMS-C : Emergency Medical Services for Children EMSI : Emergency Medical Services Instructor EMT : Emergency Medical Technician EMT-A : Ambulance EMT-AD : Automatic Defibrillator EMT-B : Basic EMT-CC : Critical Care EMT-CT : Cardiac Tech EMT-D : Defibrillator EMT-I : Intermediate EMT-M : MAST (PA) EMT-P : Paramedic EMT-ST : Shock Trauma EMT-T : EMT-Tactical EMT-W : Wilderness EMT EMTALA - Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (an anti-dumping law) EOA : Esophageal obturator airway EOH : Ethyl Alcohol EOMI : Extraocular movements intact EP : Ectopic pregnancy EP : Electrophysiologic EP : Emergency physician EPS : Extrapyramidal symtoms ER : Emergency room ET : EndoTracheal ETA : Estimated Time of Arrival ETD : Estimated Time of Departure ETI : EndoTracheal Intubation ETOH : Ethyl Alcohol (ethanol) ETT : Endotracheal tube ETT : Exercise treadmill test EW : Emergency Ward Return To Index F F/U : Follow-up FB : Foreign Body FCC : Federal Communications Commission FD : Fire Department FDA : Food and Drug Administration FDGB : Fall down go boom FHR : Fetal Heart Rate FHT : Fetal Heart Tones FL : Flatline FOS : Full of stool (constipated) FTC : Federal Trade Commission FU : Follow-up Fx : Fracture FYI : For your information Return To Index G G6PD : Glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase G6PD deficiency : Glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency GCS : Glasgow Coma Scale GFR : Glomerular filtrate rate GI : Gastrointestinal GOA : Gone On Arrival GOMER : Get out of my emergency room (patient with multiple medical problems). GSW : Gun shot wound Gtts : Drops per minute GU : Genito-Urinary Return To Index H H & P : History and physical HASHD : Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease HBOC : Hyperbaric oxygen chamber HCFA : Health Care Finance Administration (US) HCO3 : Bicarbonate HCTZ : Hydrochlorothiazide HEMS : Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (UK) HEPA : High Efficiency Particulate Air (filter/mask) HIV : Human immunodeficiency virus HMO : Health Maintenance Organization HPI : History of present illness HRRR : Heart regular rate and rhythm HTN : Hypertension Hx : History HZ : Hazard Zone Return To Index I ICD : Implanted cardiac defibrillator ICD-9 : A method for coding diagnoses to receive reimbursement. ICP : Intracranial pressure ICU : Intensive care unit IDDM : Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus IM : Internal medicine IM : Intramuscular IMHO : In my humble opinion IPPV : Intermittent postive pressure ventilation IRB : Internal Review Board (approves research protocols at hospitals) ISP : Internet Service Provider IV : Intravenous, or intravenous line IVP : Intravenous pyelogram IVR : Idioventricular rhythm Return To Index J JAMA : Journal of the American Medical Association JVD : Jugular Venous Distention Return To Index K KED : Kendrick Extrication Device KVO : Keep Veins Open Return To Index L LAD: Left anterior descending LAT : Lidocaine, Adrenaline and Tetracaine (a topical anesthetic) LBBB : Left Bundle Branch Block LCTA : Lungs clear to auscultation LDH : Large Diameter Hose LE : Lower Extremeties LEO : Law Enforcement Officer LET : Lidocaine, Epinephrine and tetracaine (a topical anesthetic) LGIB : Lower gastrointestinal bleeding LGL : Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome LMA : Laryngeal mask airway (for ventilating a patient) LOC : Level of Consciousness (in Glasgow scale) LOC : Loss of Consciousness LPM : Liters Per Minute LR : Lactated Ringers (IV solution) LTC : Long-term care LV : Left ventricle LVEDP : Left ventricular end diastolic pressure LVH : Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Return To Index M MAE : Moves All Extremities MAST : Medical anti-shock trousers MCI : Mass Casualty Accident MD : Medical doctor ME : Medical Examiner MgS04 : Magnesium Sulfate MI : Myocardial infarction MMWR : Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report MO : Mental Observation (psych pt) MOI : Mechanism Of Injury MPH : Masters (Degree) in Public Health MR : Mental Retardation MR : Mitral Regurgitation MRG : Murmurs, rubs or gallops MS : Mental status MS : Morphine sulfate MS04 : Morphine sulfate MVA : Motor vehicle accident MVC : Motor vehicle collision (or crash) MVO2 : Myocardial Oxygen Consumption MVP : Mitral Valve Prolapse Return To Index N N/V : Nausea/Vomiting N/V/D/C : Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea/Constipation NABS : Normoactive bowel sounds NAD : No acute distress NAD : No apparent distress NAEMSP : National Association of EMS Physicians NC : Nasal Cannula NC/AT : Normocephalic/atraumatic (head not injured) ND : Non-distended NEJM : New England Journal of Medicine NG : Nasogastric tube NGT : Nasogastric tube NH : Nursing Home NIH : National Institute of Health(US) NKDA : No Known Drug Allergies NL : Normal NPO : Nil Per Os (nothing by mouth) NRFM : Non Rebreathing Face Mask NRM : Non Rebreathing Mask (also NRB) NS : Normal saline (i.e. 0.9% NaCl) NSAID : Non-Steriodal Anti-Inflammatory Drug NSR : Normal sinus rhythm NSVD : Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery NT : Non-tender NTG : Nitroglycerin NVD : Normal vaginal delivery NYG : ? Return To Index O O&P(Ova and Parasites) O-sign :Unresponsive person with mouth open and tongue in mouth O2 : Oxygen OBS : Organic Brain Syndrome OC : Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray for self-defense) OC : Oral Contraceptive OD : Overdose OPA : Oropharyngeal airway OR : Operation Room ORCA : ? OT : Occupational therapy OT : Operating Theatre OT : Overtime OTOH : On the other hand Return To Index P PA : Physician's assistant PAC : Premature Atrial Contraction PALS : Pediatric advanced life support training course PASG : Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment PAT : Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia PC : Personal computer PCD : Pacing Cardioverter/Defibrillator PCN : Penicillin PCP : Phencyclidine PCP : Phencyclidine (illegal street drug - "angel dust") PCP : Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia PCP : Primary Care Physician PCR : Patient Care Record/Report PDA : Property Damage Accident (MVA w/o injuries PDR : Physician's Desk Reference (book of medication information) PE : Physical examination PE : Pulmonary Edema PE : Pulmonary embolus PEA : Pulse less Electrical Activity (cardiac) PEARL : Pupils Equal And Reactive to Light PEEP : Positive End Expiratory Pressure PEG : Gastric tube PERRL : Pupils equally round and reactive to light PERRLA : Pupils equally round and reactive to light and accomodation PET : Positron Emission Tomography PG : postgraduate PG : Pregnant PG : Prostaglandin PIA : Personal Injury Accident (MVA w/ injuries) PID : Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PJC : Premature Junctional Tachycardia PLT : Platelets PMD : Private medical doctor PMH : Past Medical History PMI : Point of Maximal Impulse (on chest palpation) PNB : Pregnant n' Bleeding PNB : Pulseless non-breathing PND : Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea PO : Per Os (by mouth) POL: Physician On Line POLST : Physician's Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment POV : Privately Owned Vehicle psi : Pounds per square inch PSVT : Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia PT : patient PT : Physical therapy PT : Posterior tibial pulse PT : Prothrombin time PTA : Prior to arrival (or admission) PTC : Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram PTCA : Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram PTCA : Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty PTT : Partial Thromboplastin Time PTX : pneumothorax PTXes : pneumothoraces PVC : Premature ventricular contraction (same as VPB) Return To Index Q Q-sign : Unresponsive person with mouth open and toungue hanging out QAD : Question-A-Day internet mailing list QC : Quick Connect QD : Each Day QID : Quarter In Die (4 X daily) QR : Quick Release Return To Index R RAS : reticular activating system RBBB : Right Bundle Branch Block RBC : Red blood cells RIND : Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit RL : Ringers Lactate (also LR) RMA : Refuse(s) Medical Assistance ROS : Review of systems ROT : Rule Of Thumb RRC : Residency Review Committee of ABEM RRR : Regular rate and rhythm RSI : Rapid sequence induction anesthesia RSN : Real soon now RSR : Regular Sinus Rhythm RVR : Rapid ventricular response Rx : Prescription Return To Index S s : without SAEM : Society for Academic Emergency Medicine SBP : systolic blood pressure SFM : Simple Face Mask SIDS : Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SITREP : Situation Report SLE : Sytemic Lupus Erythematosis SLUD : Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation SOAP : Subjective, objective, assessment and plan (a progress note) SOB : Shortness of breath (Dyspnea) SOG : Standard Operating Guidlines SOP : Standard Operating Procedures STD : Sexually Transmitted Disease STD : Standard Sux : Succhinylcholine SVT : Supraventricular tachycardia SX : Symptoms SXR : Skull X-Ray Return To Index T TA : Traffic Accident TAH : Total abdominal hysterectomy TAH/BSO : Total abdominal hysterectomy/bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy TB : Tuberculosis TBF : Total Body Failure Td : Tetanus Toxoid without diptheria booster TEE : Transesophageal echocardiogram TIA : Transient Ischemic Attack TID : Three times per Day TKO : To Keep Open TLA : Three (more or less) letter abbreviation TMB : Too Many Birthdays TMR : Transmyocardial revascularization TPA : Tissue plasminogen activator TPN : Total Parenteral Nutrition TPR : Temperature, Pulse, Respiration TRO : Time Ran Out TRAM: transverse rectus abdominis muscle TT : Thrombin time TTS: Transdermal Therapeutic System TU: tuberculin unit TURP : Transurethral resection of prostate TV: tidal volume TVH : Transvaginal hysterectomy TWAR: Chlamydia psittaci TX : Treatment Return To Index U U: Unit U/A: Urine Analysis U/S : Ultrasound UGIB : Upper gastrointestinal bleeding UHF : Ultra-high Frequency U/P: Urine/Plasma ratio URI : Upper Respiratory Infection US : Ultrasound UTI : Urinary Tract Infection Return To Index V v: mixed venous V: Volume vag hyst: vaginal hysterectomy VD : Venereal Disease VEB : Vetricular Ectopic Beat VF : Ventricular fibrillation VFIB : Ventricular fibrillation VP-16 epipodophyllotoxin VPB : Ventricular premature beats VPC : Ventricular Premature Contraction VQ : Ventilation/perfusion, i.e. V/Q scan vs: visit VS: Vital Sign VSA : Vital Sign Absent VT : Ventricular tachycardia Return To Index W w/ : with w/o : without w/c: wheel chair WBC : White blood cells WD : Warm/Dry WDWN : Well-developed, well-nourished WNL : Within normal limits WPD : Warm, Pink, Dry (skin signs) WPW : Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome WS : Watt-Seconds wt: weight Return To Index X x: times Return To Index Y Y/O : Year-old YMMV : Your Mileage May Vary Return To Index Z Z-E: Zollinger-Ellison Return To Index Send comments to: AMSA at UHS-COM mtecinc.com |
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