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Commonly Used Abbreviations and Symbols POLICY The attached list is a reference for commonly used abbreviations written within the medical record. Abbreviations, symbols and/or initials are not allowed in recording the final diagnosis or on the informed consent. Common abbreviations may also be found in Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Dorlands’ Medical Dictionary, or Stedman’s Medical Dictionary. A AGN.................acute glomerulonephritis AGR.................anus, genitals, rectum A.........................assessment, applanation A/H ..................auditory hallucinat-ion tonometry AI.....................amniotic fluid index, aortic insufficiency A 1%...................atropine 1% AIDS................acquired immunodeficiency syndrome aa.......................of each AIMS................abnormal involuntary movement scale AA.......................Alcoholics Anonymous; Aplastic anemia AION................anterior ischemic optic neuropathy A/A......................alveolar-arterial oxygen content gradient AK ...................actinic keratosis, above knee AAA.....................abdominal aortic aneurysm AKA.................above the knee amputation AAL.....................anterior axillary line, Allergy Clinic AKN.................acne keloidalis nuchae AAO.................alert, awake and oriented alb....................albumin AAOx3.............alert, awake and oriented to time, place & ALD .................alcoholic liver disease person alk....................alkaline AAROM ...........active assistive range of motion alk phos, ALKP. .alkaline phosphatase ab ....................abortion ALL..................acute lymphocytic leukemia AB gap.............air bone gap ALS .................Advance Life Support, amyotrophic lateral A/B ..................apnea & bradycardia acid-base sclerosis abd...................abdomen, abdominal, abduction ALT ..................alanine amino-transaminase, Argon laser ABG.................arterial blood gases trabeculoplasty abn...................abnormal A.M..................before noon ABP.................arterial blood pressure A-Mask............aerosol mask ABR.................auditory brainstem response, American AMA ................against medical advice, American Medical Board of Ratiology Association ABW................actual body weight, adjusted body weight amb .................ambulatory Abx..................antibiotics amb care..........ambulatory care AC ...................before meals, assist control, anterior AMI..................acute myocardial infarction chamber Amino ..............amniocentesis AC/A................accomodative conver-gence/ AML.................acute myelogenous leukemia accommodation ratio amp .................ampule ACC.................Ambulatory Care Clinic amt ..................amount accom..............accommodation ANA.................antinuclear antibody Acid Phos........Acid Phosphatase ANC.................Absolute neutrophil count ACLS...............advance cardiac life support AND.................anterior nasal drainage ACR.................American College of Radiology ANE.................Anesthesiology ACSW .............Academy of Certified Social Workers anes.................Anesthesia ACT .................activated clotting time ank. .................ankle AD ...................Alzheimer’s Disease, right ear, above ANLL................acute non-lymphocytic leukemia diaphragm, right ear ant ...................anterior ADA.................American Diabetes Association, ante .................before adenosine deaminase Ant Seg............anterior segment add...................adduction A/O..................alert and oriented, anterior oblique Adeq................adequate AODM..............adult onset diabetes mellitus ADH.................antidiuretic hormone AOM................acute otitis media ADHD ..............Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder AOPIP .............American Optical Psuedolsochromatic ADL .................activities of daily living Plates Color Vision Test A’Dione ............androstenedione A&P.................auscultation & percussion anterior & ad lib................as often as desired posterior, assessment and plans, anterior adm .................admission posterior ADR.................allergic drug reaction AP & LAT.........anteroposterior and lateral AE ...................above elbow, after evacuation A & P Repair....anterior and posterior repair AEC.................Atomic Energy Commission APD.................afferent pupillary defect AEF.................aryepiglottic fold APMPPE.........Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid AF....................atrial fibrillation Pigment Epitheliopathy AFB.................acid fast bacilli APMS..............Acute Pain Management Service AFD.................anode film distance approx..............approximately AFDC...............aid to Familes with dependent children appt. ................appointment afeb..................afebrile aPTT................activated partial thromboplastin time AFM.................after fatty meal APUD ..............amine precursor uptake and AFP.................alpha-fetoprotein decarboxylation AG...................albumin to globulin ration, argon green aq ....................water laser aq dist..............distilled water AGA.................adequate for gestational age AR ...................allergic rhinitis, auto-refraction ARC.................AIDS Related Complex BCNSP............Board Certified Nutritional Support ARDS ..............acute respiratory distress syndrome Pharmacist ARF.................acute renal failure BCNU ..............Carmustine ARMD..............age related macular degene-ration BCP.................birth control pills AROM..............active range of motion BCPS ..............Board Certified Pharmacotherapy ART .................automated Reagin test, arterial Specialist arr....................arrive BCSW .............Board Certified Social Worker ARRS ..............American Roentgen Ray Society BD ...................below diaphragm ARRT...............American Registry of Radiologic BDR.................background diabetic retino-pathy Technologists BE ...................barium enema, base excess, below knee ARS.................American Radium Society BEE.................Basal Energy Expenditure art line..............arterial line BF....................black female arwy.................airway BFP.................Biophysical Profile AS ...................aortic stenosis, left ear (auris sinistra), BG...................blood glucose anterior segment BIPAP..............Biphasic Positive Airway Pressure ASAP ..............as soon as possible bicarb...............bicarbonate ASC.................anterior subcapsular cataract BICU................burn intensive care unit A-scan.............A-scan ultrasound bid....................twice daily ASCVD............arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease bilat..................bilateral ASD.................atrial septal defect bili....................bilirubin ASH.................atrial septal hypertrophy BK ...................below the knee ASHD ..............arteriosclerotic heart disease BKA.................below the knee amputation as tol................as tolerated Blasto ..............blastomycosis ASO.................antistreptolysin O bldg..................bleeding, building ASRT...............American Society of Radiolo-gic BLE .................both lower extremities Technologists Bleph ...............blepharoplasty AST .................aspartate amino-transaminase BLS .................Basic Life Support Astig................astigmatism BM...................black male, bone marrow, bilateral ATH..................adenotonsillar hypertrophy tympanic membranes, bowel movement ATN..................acute tubular necrosis bmd .................bone mineral density ATPS ...............Ambient, Temp and Pressure Saturated BMP ................Basic Metabolic Panel atr fib................atrial fibrillation BMR ................basal metabolic rate AUR.................acute urinary retention, Association of BMRR..............bilaterial medical rectus recession University Radiologist BMT.................bone marrow transplant aux...................auxiliary BMTT...............bilateral myringotomy & tympanostomy AV....................arterioventricular, arteriovenous ration tube placement avg...................average BNC.................bladder neck contracture AVM.................arteriovenous malformation BNI...................bladder neck incision AV node...........atrioventricular node BNO.................bladder neck obstruction BOM................bilateral otitis media BOO ................bladder outlet obstruction B BOT.................base of tongue BOW................bag of water BPD.................bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Bipolar Disorder Ba....................barium BP ...................blood pressure bact .................bacteria BPH.................benign prostatic hypertrophy BAL .................bronchoscopy and lavage bpm .................beats per minute baso.................basophil BPRS ..............brief psychiatric rating scale BaS04..............barium sulphate BR ...................bed rest Ba. Swallow.....barium swallow brat ..................banana, rice cereal, apple sauce and tea BBB.................bundle branch block BRB.................bright red blood BBFF...............both bone forearm fracture BRBPR............bright red blood per rectum BBT .................basal body temperature BRM ................biological response modifier BBS.................bilateral breath sounds BRP.................bathroom privileges BC ...................blood culture, Blue Cross, bedside BRVO ..............brance retinal vein occlu-sion commode BS ...................bowel sounds, bedside breath sounds, BCAA ..............branch chained amino acids blood sugar BCC.................basal cell carcinoma B-Scan.............b-Scan ultrasound BCD.................Board Certified Diplomate BSA.................body surface area BCG.................bacilli Calmette-Guerin vaccine BSO.................bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy BCLS...............Basic Cardiac Life Support BCNP ..............Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist BSOM..............bilateral serous otitis media BSO.................bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy cerv..................cervical BSOM..............bilateral serous otitis media CETN...............Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse BSP.................bromosulphthalein CF....................cystic fibrosis, count fingers BSS.................balanced salt solution ch ....................chronic BTFS ...............breast tumor frozen section CHD.................coronary heart disease BTL..................Bilateral Tubal Ligation chem................chemistry BTPS...............Body Temp and Pressure Saturated CHF.................congestive heart failure BUN.................blood urea nitrogen chg...................change BUS.................Bartholin, urethral, and Skene’s glands CHL .................conductive hearing loss Bw or Bt.Wt.....birth weight CHO.................carbohydrate BW ..................body weight chol..................cholesterol Bx....................biopsy Chorio ..............chorioamionitis CHPX...............chickenpox chr ...................chronic CHTN...............chronic hypertension CI.....................cardiac index C CIC...................clean intermittent catheterization CIDC................Chronically Ill and Disabled Children CIRC................circumcision c ......................with CIS...................carcinoma in-situ C......................centigrade, concentration ck ....................check, creatine kinase C & F...............cell and flare cl .....................chloride,clearanc-e, contact lens C & S...............culture and sensitivity CLL..................chronic lymphocytic leukemia Ca+..................calcium CLSH...............Central Louisiana State Hospital CaO2 ...............oxygen content of arterial blood cm ...................centimeter,costal margin CA ...................carcinoma CMC ................carpometacarpal CABG ..............coronary artery bypass graft CME ................cystoid macular edema CaCl2...............calcium chloride CMG................cystometrogram CAD.................coronary artery disease CML.................chronic myelogenous leukemia CAH.................congenital adrenal hyperplasia CMP ................Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Cal...................kilocalorie calories, calcium CMS ................Central Medical Supply CAmP..............cyclic AMP CMV ................cytomegalovirus CAP.................Cancer of the prostate, capsule CNS.................central nervous system CAPD ..............continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis CNI, CNII, etc...cranial nerve I,II, etc. CAR.................Cardiology CNT .................continuous n carb .................carbohydrate c/o ...................complaining of cat ...................cataract c/w...................consistent with cath .................catheter, catheterization, catheterized Co....................cobalt,cardiac output CB ...................ciliary body COA.................Council on Aging CBB.................ciliary body band COAG..............chronic open angle glaucoma CBC.................complete blood count coccidio ...........coccidioidomycosis CBD.................common bile duct CODF ..............continuous oral/duodenal feeding CBG.................corticosteroid binding globulin, capillary COGF ..............continuous oral/gastral feeding blood gas COHb...............carboxyhemoglobin CCA.................calcium channel antagonist COLD...............chronic obstructive lung disease CCB.................calcium channel blocker colpo................colposcopy CCC.................Comprehensive Care Clinic comp................compound CCE.................clubbing, cyanosis, edema conc.................concentrate CCL .................Cardiac Cath Lab conf..................conference CCMS..............clear catch midstream conj..................conjunctiva CCPD ..............continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis cont .................continued, continuous CCRN ..............certified critical care nurse COPD ..............chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CCU.................coronary care unit CO2.................carbon dioxide C/D ..................cup to disc ratio CP ...................chest pain, cerebral palsy CDC.................Center for Disease Control C & P...............cystoscopy & pyelogram CD & L Spine...cervical, dorsal and lumbar spine CPA.................costophrenic angle; Child Protection CDE.................Certified Diabetes Educator Agency CDU.................chemical dependency unit CPAP...............continuous positive airway pressure Cdyn................Dynamic Compliance CPC.................clinicopathologic conference CE ...................continuing education CPD.................cephalopelvic disproportion CEA.................carcinoembryonic antigen CPK.................creatine phosphokinase CEO.................chief executive officer CPL .................Cariopulmonary CPNP ..............certified pediatric nurse practioner DABR ..............Diplomate of American Board of Radiology CPP.................cryopoor plasma DBP.................diastolic blood pressure CPR.................cardiopulmonary resuscitation DCC.................direct current cardioversion CPS.................Child Protective Services, Chronic DCE.................double contrast enema Paronoid Schizophrenia DCF.................Family and Children Services CPT .................chest physiotherapy DCR.................dacryocystorhinostomy C1,C2,etc. .......first, second, etc. cervical vertebra ddl....................didanosine CR ...................cardiorespiratory, cycloplegic refraction, D & D...............diarrhea and dehydration chromium, creatinine DDD.................degenerative disc disease CRAO ..............central retinal artery occl-usion dec...................decubitus creat ................creatinine decel................deceleration CRF.................chronic renal failure, corticotropin decr .................decreased releasing factor del....................delivery, delivered CRH.................corticotropin releasing hormone Dep..................depressed CRI...................chronic renal insufficiency Derm................dermatology, dermatitis CRNA ..............certified registered nurse anesthetist DES.................dry eye syndrome CRNP ..............certified registered nurse practitioner dev...................deviation CRRT...............continuous renal replacement therapy DFE.................dilated fundus exam CRT .................certified respiratory therapist d.h. ..................dermatitis herpetiformis CRTE...............Certified Respiratory Therapist, Eligible DHT .................dihydrotestosterone CRVO ..............central retinal vein occlusion DI.....................direct/indirect, diabetes insipidus cryo .................cryosurgery;cryoprecipitate DIC...................disseminated intravascular coagulation Cs....................cesium,central supply; Christian Services, diam.................diameter culture & sensitivity conjuctiva and scle-ra diff....................differential C-Sect .............cesarean section Dil....................dilate CSF.................cerebrospinal fluid, colony-stimulating Dils ..................dilutions factor DIP...................distal interphalangeal CSME..............clinically significant macular edema dis....................disease Cst...................Static Compliance Disp .................disposition CT....................computer tomography, chest tube,count, Dist..................distance calcitonin DJD..................degenerative joint disease CTA..................clear to auscultation DKA.................diabetic ketoacidosis CTB .................ceased to breathe D/L...................dislocation, direct larynogoscopy ctx ...................cervical traction dL ....................deciliter ctxn .................contractions DLCO...............diffusing capacity of lung for carbon CTZ..................chemoreceptor trigger zone monoxide cult...................culture DLE .................discoid lupus erythematosus CV ...................cerebrovascular, cardiovascular dlnmp...............date last normal menstrual period CVA.................cerebrovascular accident, costo-vertebral DM...................diabetes mellitus angle DMARD............disease modifying antirheumatic drug CVAT................costovertebral angle tenderness DME ................Durable Medical Equipment, diabetic CVL .................central venous line macular edema CVP.................central venous pressure DNKA ..............did not keep appointment CVS.................chorionic villus sampling DNA.................deoxyribonucleic acid CVVH ..............continuous venovenous hemofilt-ration DNR.................do not resuscitate CVVHD............continuous venovenous hemo-filtration DO...................Doctor of Osteopathy dialysis DO2.................Oxygen Delivery CVVHDF..........continuous venovenous hemofiltration with DOA.................dead on arrival date of admission dialysis and ultra-filtration DOB.................date of birth CWS................continuous wall suction DOC.................deoxycorticosterone Cx....................cervix DOE.................dyspnea on exertion CXR .................chest x-ray doz...................dozen cyclo................cyclogel DPA.................dual-photon absorptiometry; Discharge Cyro.................cryothera-py Planning Assessment Cysto...............cystoscopy/cystoscopic DPI...................Dry Power Inhaler DPL .................diagnostic peritoneal lavage D & Q ..............deep and quiet D dr.....................dram drng .................drainage DRE.................Digital Rectal Exam DRG.................diagnostic-related group D......................Distance, dose DRSG ..............dressing DBE.................Diabetic Education DSE.................Detrusor-sphincter ELISA ..............enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay DSST...............Dyssynergia Denervation Supersensitivity elix...................elixir test ELSH...............East Louisiana State Hospital DT....................delirium tremens EM...................ejection murmur, electromotive DTAD ...............Drain tube adapter device EMB ................endometrial biopsy DTR .................deep tendon reflexes EMF.................electromotive force DU ...................duodenal ulcer EMG................electromyogram DUB.................dysfunctional uterine bleeding EMS ................Emergency Medical Services D & V...............diarrhea and vomiting EMT.................Emergency Medical Technician DVT .................deep vein thrombosis END.................endoscopy d/w...................dextrose in water ENG.................electronystagmography dx ....................diagnosis ENOG..............electroneurography dxt ...................dextrostick ENT .................ears, nose and throat D1ONS ............10% dextrose in normal saline ENUC ..............enucleation D3....................distal third EOG ................electra-oculogram D5NS...............5% dextrose in normal saline EOM................extraocular movement D5W ................5% dextrose in normal water EOMI ...............extraocular movements (or muscles) intact EOG ................—electro-oculogram EOM................extraocular movement E EPA.................erect posteroanterior EPAP...............Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure Epith................epithelium EPO.................erythropoietin E......................extubation, erythema, esophoria, EPS.................extrapyramidal symptoms eosinophils ER ...................emergency room E’.....................esophoria at near ERCP ..............endoscopic retrograde ea ....................each cholangiopancreatography EAC.................external auditory canal, E.A. Conway ERG.................electroretinogram Hospital ERM ................epiretinal membrane EAM ................external auditory meatus ERT .................estrogen replacement therapy EB ...................epidermolysis bullosa, epidermolysis ERV.................expiratory reserve volume bullosa acquisita ESLD...............end stage liver disease EBL .................estimated blood loss ESM ................exudative senile maculopathy EBV.................Epstein-Barr virus Esoph ..............esophagus EC ...................enteric-coated ESR.................erythrocyte sedimentation rate ECC.................Emergency Care Center ESRD ..............end stage renal disease ECCE ..............extracapsular cataract extraction EST .................electroshock therapy ECF.................extend care facility ESU.................electrostatic unit ECG.................electrocardiogram ESWL..............extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy ECH.................Echocardiogr-aphy ET....................esotropia, endotrache-al, echo.................echocardiogram E (T).................intermittent esot-ropia ECHOV............enterocytopathogenic human orphan virus E/T...................Evaluation and Treatment ECMO..............extracorproreal membrane oxygenation ETCO2.............end tidal carbon dioxide ECS.................extracapsular spread ETD .................eustachian tube dysfunction ECT .................electroconvulsive therapy ETDRS.............early treatment diabetic retinopathy study ED ...................emergency department etc ...................and so forth EDC.................estimated date of confinement etio...................etiology EDVI................end diastolic volume index Etoh.................ethanol EEG.................electroencephalogram ETOH...............alcohol EENT...............eyes, ears, nose and throat ETT..................endotracheal tube, Enterstomal Therapy EEP.................end expiratory pressure EVAP...............electrovaporization of prostate EF....................ejection fraction EU ...................Excretory Urogram EFAD...............essential fatty acid deficiency EUA.................examination under anesthesia EFW................estimated fetal weight ex. ...................excision,exercise e.g. ..................for example exam................examination EGA.................estimated gestational age exp...................expiration EGD.................esophagogastroduodenoscopy exp. lap. ..........exploratory laparotomy EHC.................Employee Health Clin-ic ext ...................extract, extension, external exam EKC.................epidemic keratoconjunctivitis extr ..................extremity EKG.................electrocardiogram Ex’=Ex=0.........Orthophoria (near=far) elev ..................elevation Ext. Rot ...........external rotation ELF..................elective low forceps F FUB.................functional uterine bleeding FUO.................fever, unknown origin FVC.................forced vital capacity; false vocal chord f.......................frequency FWB................full weight bearing F......................Fahrenheit Fx....................fracture FA....................fluorescein angiogram 5FV..................5-fluorouricil FACR...............Fellow of the American College of Radiology FAM.................Family Medicine G FB....................foreign body, finger-breadth, fibroptic bronchoscopy, followed by FBI...................Federal Bureau of Investigation G .....................Gravida,gram FBS.................fasting blood sugar GAD.................generalized anxiety disorder FC....................foley catheter, finger count GB...................gallbladder FCC.................Faculty Care Clin-ic GB Series........gallbladder series F & D...............fixed and dilated GC...................gonorrhea, gonococcus FDA.................Food & Drug Administration GCS.................Glasgow Coma Score FDP.................fibrin degradation products GCT.................giant cell tumor FDV.................full duction and versions G .....................gastroesophageal, gastroenterology Fe....................iron gen...................general FEF .................florced expiratory flow GERD ..............gastroesophageal reflux disease Feb ..................febrile Gest.................gestation FEM-POP........femoral-popliteal GFR.................glomerular filtration rate FeSO4.............ferrous sulfate GGT.................gamma glutamyl transferase FEV1 ...............forced expiratory volume in one second GGTP ..............gamma glutamyl transpeptidase FF....................filtration fraction, fat free GH...................growth hormone FFA..................free fatty acids GI.....................gastrointestinal FFD .................focal film distance GI Series .........gastrointestinal tract study FFP .................fresh frozen plasma glob..................globulin FH....................fundal height, family history glu....................glucose Fhb ..................fetal hemoglobin gm ...................gram FHR.................fetal heart rate GN...................glomerulonephritis, graduate nurse FHS.................fetal heart sound Gonio...............gonioscopy FHT..................fetal heart tone G1,G2..............primigravida, secundigravida Fhx ..................family history GP...................General Practitioner FIF...................forced inspiratory flow G-P-Ab.............Gravida-para-abortus FIGO................International Federation of Gynecology g......................grain and Obstetrics GRH.................growth releasing hormone FiO2.................fraction of inspired oxygen GravI ................primigravida fl.......................fluid GravII................secundigravida fl dr...................fluid dram GSW................gunshot wound fl oz..................fluid ounce GT....................gastric tube Flex .................flexion GTM.................Gynecology Tumor FM...................fetal movements, face mask gtt....................drops FME.................focal macular edema GTT..................glucose tolerance test FML.................focal macular laser GU...................genitourinary FNS.................Food and Nutritional Services GVF.................Goldmann visual fields GVH.................graft versus host (reaction) FOB.................fiber optic bronchoscopy GVHD ..............graft versus host disease FOB.................fecal occult blood test GVL.................graft versus leukemia FOC.................fronto-occipital circumference GYN.................Gynecology FOM ................floor of mouth, full ocular motility G6PD...............Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase FPC.................Family Practice Clinic Family Planning G6PH...............glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase Clinic FRC.................functional residual capacity FS....................Food Stamps, focal spot H FSH.................follicle stimulating hormone FTA..................fluorescent treponemal antibody FTHE ...............foveal threatening hard exudates h......................height, heart FTN..................finger-to-nose H & D...............characteristic curve of film Ftr....................Father HA ...................hearing aide,headache hydroxapatite FTT ..................failure to thrive implants F/U...................follow-up HA .1% ............hematropine 0.1% HAA.................hepatitis associated antigen HSA.................human serum albumin hal....................hallucinations HSC.................hysteroscopy HAL .................hyper-alimentation HSG.................hysterosalpingogram H&P.................history and physical HSM ................hepatosplenomegaly HAV.................Hepatitis A virus HSN.................Hansen Street Nail Hb, Hgb............hemoglobin HSV.................herpes simplex virus HBIG................Hepatitis B immune globulin HSW................Hospital Social Worker HBP.................high blood pressure ht.....................height,Hubbard Tub HbsAg..............hepatitis B surface antigen HTLV-III.............human T-cell lymphotropic virus type III HBV.................Hepatitis B virus HTN .................hypertensive, hypertension HC ...................head circumference, hydrocortisone, HVF.................Humphrey visual vields home care HVUF...............high volume ultra-filtration HCG.................Human chorionic gonadotropin hx ....................history HCIG................Home Care Instructions Given HVL .................half value layer HCO3...............bicarbonate HZ....................herpes zoster Hct...................hematocrit HZV .................herpes zoster virus HCV.................Hepatitis C virus H2O.................water HCVD ..............hypertensive Cardiovascular disease HD ...................Hodgkin’s Disease, hemodialysis I HD ...................high density lipoprotein H&E.................hematoxylin & eosin, hemorrhage and exudate I.......................intubation, iodine, iris HEENT.............head, eyes, ears, nose, throat I&D...................incision & drainage heme................hemorrhage I & A.................irrigation and aspiration- hemi.................one side of the body I&O ..................intake & output Hemopt............hemoptysis IABP................intra-aortic balloon pump HEPA...............high-efficiency particular air IACR................Inter American College of Radi-ology Hep-lock ..........heparin lock IBD...................inflammatory bowel disease HF....................heart failure IBW .................ideal body weight HFJC................high frequency jet ventilation ICBG................iliac crest bone graft HFO.................high frequency oscillator ICCE................intraocular cataract extraction Hg....................mercury ICD-9-CM.........In-ternational Classification of Diseases, hgb...................hemoglobin 9th Edition, Clinical Modification HGH.................human growth hormone ICF...................intermediate care facility HH ...................hiatal hernia; Home Health ICF-I.................insulin-like growth factor I (somatomedin HHC.................Household Composition C) HHN.................hand held nebulizer ICF-II................insulin-like growth factor II (somatomedin H&H.................Hemoglobin & hematocr-it A) H/I....................homicidal ideation ICH...................intracranial hemorrhage HIAA................hydroxy indoleacetic ICP...................intracranial pressure 5HIAA ..............5 hydroxy indoleacetic ICR...................International Commission on Radiation Hib...................hemophilus influenza type B Units and Measurements Histo................histoplasmosis ICS...................intercostal space HIV...................human immunodeficiency virus ICU...................intensive care unit HJR..................hepatojugular reflux I.D....................Infectious Diseases HL....................heplock; hearling loss I & D ................incision and drainage HLA .................human leukocyte antigen IDDM................insulin dependent diabetes mellitus HM...................hand motion IDL...................intermediate density lipoprotein, indirect HMD ................hyaline membrane disease laryngoscopy HMG-CoA ........hydrosymethylglutaryl-COA IDNP................indirect nasopharyngoscopy HNP.................herniated nuclease pulposus IDV...................intermittent demand ventilation HO...................history of, house officer IEP...................immunoelectrophoresis HOB.................head of bed Ig .....................immunoglobulin HP ...................hot packs IgG...................Immunoglobulin G HPA.................hypothalamic-pituitary axis IHD...................ischemic heart disease hpf....................high power field IICP..................increased intracranial pressure HP ...................history of present illness IJ......................internal jugular HPL .................human placental lactogen IM ....................intramuscular hr.....................hour, heart rate IMP..................impression HRC.................high resk characteristics IMV..................intermittent mandatory ventilation HRT .................hormone replacement therapy In .....................indium h.s. ..................at bedtime; hour of sleep IncAb ...............incomplete abortion Incr...................increased KG...................kilogram INF...................interferon KJ....................knee jerk Inj.....................injection k ......................kilometer Inorg Phos .......inorganic phosphorus KKK.................cold knife conization INR...................international normalized ratio KP ...................keratic precipitates INS...................insurance, inspiration KP04................potassium phosphate Instr..................instructions KR ...................krypton laser insuff................insufficient K-sicca ............keratoconjunctivitis sicca int ....................inter-nal 17KS................17 ketosteroid Int Med.............internal medicine KUB.................kidney, ureter, bladder IO.....................inferior oblique Kv ....................kilovolt IOL...................intraocular lens KVP.................kilovolts peak I & O................intake and output KVO.................keep vein open IOP ..................intraocular pressure IOT...................intraocular tension L IP.....................inpatient, interphalangeal, intraperitoneal IPAP ................Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure IPG ..................impedance plethysmography L......................liter, lower, left IPN...................interstitial pneumonia LA....................left atri-um, left arm, lymphadenopathy IPPB................intermittent positive Pressure breathing L & A................light and accommodation IQ.....................intelligence quotient L & D ...............Labor and Delivery IR.....................inferior rectus, internal rotation lab....................laboratory IRMA................intraretinal microvascular anomaly lac....................laceration IROU................inferior rectus OU (both eyes) LAD .................left axis deviation IRP...................incus replacement prothesis LADC...............left anterior descending coronary IRV...................inspiratory reserve volume LAE .................left atrial enlargement ISA...................intrinsic sympathomimetic activity LAL..................left atrial line ISC...................intercostal space LAO.................left anterior oblique ISH...................solated systolic hypertension LAP .................leukocyte alkaline phosphatase, ISMN................isosorbide mononitrate laporatory ISOL ................isolation lat ....................lateral,Latisimus dorsi IT .....................industrial therapy LAVH ...............laparoscopic assisted vaginal ITP...................idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura hysterectomy IUD...................intrauterine device lb .....................pound IUFD ................intrauterine fetal demise LBBB...............left bundle branch block IUGR................intrauterine growth retardation LBP .................low back pain IUP...................intrauterine pregnancy LBW ................low birth weight IUPM................intrauterine pressure monitor LC....................living children IV.....................intravenous LCAT................lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase IVC...................inspiratory vital capacity, inferior vena LCL..................lateral collateral ligament of knee cava, intravenous cholangiogram LCM.................left costal margin IVDA................intravenous drug abuse LD....................lethal dose IVF...................intravenous fluids LDH .................lactic dehydrogenase J LDL..................low density lipoprotein LDN .................Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist J.......................juice L-EMG.............laryngeal electromyography JODM ..............juvenile onset diabetes mellitus LE....................lupus erythematosus, lower extremity JP....................Jackson-Pratt LES .................lower esophageal sphincter Jr .....................junior LET..................left esotropia JRA..................juvenile rheumatoid arthritis LFA..................left fronto transverse* Juv ...................juvenile LFP..................left fronto posterior* JVD..................jugular venous distention LFT ..................left fronto transverse*liver function tests JVP..................jugular venous pressure lg .....................large LGA.................large for gestational age K LH....................luteinizing hormone LHC .................left heart catheterization K......................cornea LHRH...............luteinizing hormone releasing hormone K+....................potassium LHT..................left hypertrop-ia KA ...................keratoacanthoma LH(T)................intermittent left hypertropia kcal..................kilocalorie Li—..................lithium KCL .................potassium chloride LIH...................left inguinal hernia Kel...................elimination rate constant liq.....................liquid LIS...................left interspace MAR ................medication administration record LKS .................liver, kidneys, spleen MAS ................meconium aspiration syndrome, L/L ...................lids and lashes millampere seconds LLE..................left lower extremity MATS...............Military Air Transport Service LLL...................left lower lobe, left lower lid max .................maximum LLQ..................left lower quadrant mc ...................millicurie LLSB................left lower sternal border MCD ................Medicine Cardiac Clinic LLWC...............long leg walking cast mcg or ug ........micrograms LMA.................left mentoanterior MCH ................mean corpuscular hemoglobin LMD.................last/local medical doctor MCHC..............mean corpuscular hemoglobin LML .................left mediolateral concentration LMP.................last menstrual period MCL.................mid-clavicular line LMT .................left mentotransverse* MCP ................metacarpophalangeal LN....................lymph node MC...................medium chain triglyceride LNMP ..............last normal menstrual period MCV ................mean corpuscular volume LOA.................left occiput anterior* MD...................medical doctor, Murphy Drip LOC.................loss of consciousness MDA ................Muscular Dystrophy Association LOP.................left occiput posterior* MDI..................metered dose inhaler Lord .................lordotic MDB ................Medicine Diabetes Clin-ic LOS.................length of stay MDE ................Major Depressive Episode LOT..................left occiput transverse* MDI..................metered dose inhaler lp .....................light perception, lumbar puncture, lichen MDR ................Medicine Dermatology Clinic planus mech................mechanical Lp(a) ................lipoprotein a Mev..................million electron volts LP & P.............light perception and project-ion MED ................medication, medical, Medicine LPF..................low power field MEFR ..............maximum expiratory flow rate LPL..................lipoprotein lipase MEN ................multiple endo-crine neoplasia, Medicine LPN .................licensed practical nurse Endocrinology LPO.................left posterior oblique mEq.................milliequivalent LPT..................licensed physical therapist mEq/L..............milliequivalent per liter LR....................lactated ringers, lateral rectus MetHb..............meth hemoglobin LRT..................Licensed Respiratory Technician MFB.................metallic foreign body LS....................lumbosacral mg ...................milligram L/S ratio...........lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio MG...................Magnesium Marcus-Gunn response LSA .................left sacrum anterior*, lichen sclerosus et MGE................Medicine Gastroenterology atrophieus MGP................Marcus Gunn Pupil LSC .................laparoscopy MHB ................maximum hospital benefit LSD .................lysergic acid diethylamide MHC ................Mental Health Clinic, major LSO.................left salpingo-oophorectomy histocompatibility complex, Mental Health LSP .................left sacrum posterior* Center LST..................left sacrum transverse* MHM................Medicine Hematology LSUHSC..........Louisiana State University Health MI ....................myocardial infarction, mitral insufficiency Sciences Center MIC..................minimum inhibitory concentration lt ......................left micro................microcytosis LTCF................long term care facility MIC..................medical intensive care unit LTR ..................laryngotracheal reconstruction min...................minimum LUE .................left upper extremity ml ....................milliliter LUL..................left upper lobe, left lower lid ML ...................midline,microlaryngoscopy LUQ.................left upper quadrant MLEpis ............midline episiotomy MM ..................multiple myeloma M mm ..................millimeter mM ..................millimolar mm/hr ..............millimeters per hour MM-C...............mitomycin-C m.....................murmur MMEFR ...........maximal midexpiratory flow rate M.....................meter, manifest refraction mmr.................cardiac murmur MA...................millamperes MMRI...............Minnesota Multiphasic Personality MAA ................macro-aggregate albumin Inventory mac .................macular, midarm circumference MMR................measles, mumps and rubella MAM................midarm muscle circumference MMS................moler micrographic surgery MAO................monamine oxidase MMT ................manual muscle test MAP ................mean arterial pressure; Medical M & N ..............mydriacyl and neosynephrine Assistance Program

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Commonly Used Abbreviations and Symbols POLICY The attached list is a reference for commonly used abbreviations written within the medical record. Abbreviations, symbols and/or initials are not allowed in recording the final diagnosis or on the informed consent. Common abbreviations may also be found in Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Dorlands’ Medical Dictionary, or Stedman’s Medical Dictionary. A AGN.................acute glomerulonephritis AGR.................anus, genitals, rectum A.........................assessment, applanation A/H ..................auditory hallucinat-ion tonometry AI.....................amniotic fluid index, aortic insufficiency A 1%...................atropine 1% AIDS................acquired immunodeficiency syndrome aa.......................of each AIMS................abnormal involuntary movement scale AA.......................Alcoholics Anonymous; Aplastic anemia AION................anterior ischemic optic neuropathy A/A......................alveolar-arterial oxygen content gradient AK ...................actinic keratosis, above knee AAA.....................abdominal aortic aneurysm AKA.................above the knee amputation AAL.....................anterior axillary line, Allergy Clinic AKN.................acne keloidalis nuchae AAO.................alert, awake and oriented alb....................albumin AAOx3.............alert, awake and oriented to time, place & ALD .................alcoholic liver disease person alk....................alkaline AAROM ...........active assistive range of motion alk phos, ALKP. .alkaline phosphatase ab ....................abortion ALL..................acute lymphocytic leukemia AB gap.............air bone gap ALS .................Advance Life Support, amyotrophic lateral A/B ..................apnea & bradycardia acid-base sclerosis abd...................abdomen, abdominal, abduction ALT ..................alanine amino-transaminase, Argon laser ABG.................arterial blood gases trabeculoplasty abn...................abnormal A.M..................before noon ABP.................arterial blood pressure A-Mask............aerosol mask ABR.................auditory brainstem response, American AMA ................against medical advice, American Medical Board of Ratiology Association ABW................actual body weight, adjusted body weight amb .................ambulatory Abx..................antibiotics amb care..........ambulatory care AC ...................before meals, assist control, anterior AMI..................acute myocardial infarction chamber Amino ..............amniocentesis AC/A................accomodative conver-gence/ AML.................acute myelogenous leukemia accommodation ratio amp .................ampule ACC.................Ambulatory Care Clinic amt ..................amount accom..............accommodation ANA.................antinuclear antibody Acid Phos........Acid Phosphatase ANC.................Absolute neutrophil count ACLS...............advance cardiac life support AND.................anterior nasal drainage ACR.................American College of Radiology ANE.................Anesthesiology ACSW .............Academy of Certified Social Workers anes.................Anesthesia ACT .................activated clotting time ank. .................ankle AD ...................Alzheimer’s Disease, right ear, above ANLL................acute non-lymphocytic leukemia diaphragm, right ear ant ...................anterior ADA.................American Diabetes Association, ante .................before adenosine deaminase Ant Seg............anterior segment add...................adduction A/O..................alert and oriented, anterior oblique Adeq................adequate AODM..............adult onset diabetes mellitus ADH.................antidiuretic hormone AOM................acute otitis media ADHD ..............Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder AOPIP .............American Optical Psuedolsochromatic ADL .................activities of daily living Plates Color Vision Test A’Dione ............androstenedione A&P.................auscultation & percussion anterior & ad lib................as often as desired posterior, assessment and plans, anterior adm .................admission posterior ADR.................allergic drug reaction AP & LAT.........anteroposterior and lateral AE ...................above elbow, after evacuation A & P Repair....anterior and posterior repair AEC.................Atomic Energy Commission APD.................afferent pupillary defect AEF.................aryepiglottic fold APMPPE.........Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid AF....................atrial fibrillation Pigment Epitheliopathy AFB.................acid fast bacilli APMS..............Acute Pain Management Service AFD.................anode film distance approx..............approximately AFDC...............aid to Familes with dependent children appt. ................appointment afeb..................afebrile aPTT................activated partial thromboplastin time AFM.................after fatty meal APUD ..............amine precursor uptake and AFP.................alpha-fetoprotein decarboxylation AG...................albumin to globulin ration, argon green aq ....................water laser aq dist..............distilled water AGA.................adequate for gestational age AR ...................allergic rhinitis, auto-refraction ARC.................AIDS Related Complex BCNSP............Board Certified Nutritional Support ARDS ..............acute respiratory distress syndrome Pharmacist ARF.................acute renal failure BCNU ..............Carmustine ARMD..............age related macular degene-ration BCP.................birth control pills AROM..............active range of motion BCPS ..............Board Certified Pharmacotherapy ART .................automated Reagin test, arterial Specialist arr....................arrive BCSW .............Board Certified Social Worker ARRS ..............American Roentgen Ray Society BD ...................below diaphragm ARRT...............American Registry of Radiologic BDR.................background diabetic retino-pathy Technologists BE ...................barium enema, base excess, below knee ARS.................American Radium Society BEE.................Basal Energy Expenditure art line..............arterial line BF....................black female arwy.................airway BFP.................Biophysical Profile AS ...................aortic stenosis, left ear (auris sinistra), BG...................blood glucose anterior segment BIPAP..............Biphasic Positive Airway Pressure ASAP ..............as soon as possible bicarb...............bicarbonate ASC.................anterior subcapsular cataract BICU................burn intensive care unit A-scan.............A-scan ultrasound bid....................twice daily ASCVD............arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease bilat..................bilateral ASD.................atrial septal defect bili....................bilirubin ASH.................atrial septal hypertrophy BK ...................below the knee ASHD ..............arteriosclerotic heart disease BKA.................below the knee amputation as tol................as tolerated Blasto ..............blastomycosis ASO.................antistreptolysin O bldg..................bleeding, building ASRT...............American Society of Radiolo-gic BLE .................both lower extremities Technologists Bleph ...............blepharoplasty AST .................aspartate amino-transaminase BLS .................Basic Life Support Astig................astigmatism BM...................black male, bone marrow, bilateral ATH..................adenotonsillar hypertrophy tympanic membranes, bowel movement ATN..................acute tubular necrosis bmd .................bone mineral density ATPS ...............Ambient, Temp and Pressure Saturated BMP ................Basic Metabolic Panel atr fib................atrial fibrillation BMR ................basal metabolic rate AUR.................acute urinary retention, Association of BMRR..............bilaterial medical rectus recession University Radiologist BMT.................bone marrow transplant aux...................auxiliary BMTT...............bilateral myringotomy & tympanostomy AV....................arterioventricular, arteriovenous ration tube placement avg...................average BNC.................bladder neck contracture AVM.................arteriovenous malformation BNI...................bladder neck incision AV node...........atrioventricular node BNO.................bladder neck obstruction BOM................bilateral otitis media BOO ................bladder outlet obstruction B BOT.................base of tongue BOW................bag of water BPD.................bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Bipolar Disorder Ba....................barium BP ...................blood pressure bact .................bacteria BPH.................benign prostatic hypertrophy BAL .................bronchoscopy and lavage bpm .................beats per minute baso.................basophil BPRS ..............brief psychiatric rating scale BaS04..............barium sulphate BR ...................bed rest Ba. Swallow.....barium swallow brat ..................banana, rice cereal, apple sauce and tea BBB.................bundle branch block BRB.................bright red blood BBFF...............both bone forearm fracture BRBPR............bright red blood per rectum BBT .................basal body temperature BRM ................biological response modifier BBS.................bilateral breath sounds BRP.................bathroom privileges BC ...................blood culture, Blue Cross, bedside BRVO ..............brance retinal vein occlu-sion commode BS ...................bowel sounds, bedside breath sounds, BCAA ..............branch chained amino acids blood sugar BCC.................basal cell carcinoma B-Scan.............b-Scan ultrasound BCD.................Board Certified Diplomate BSA.................body surface area BCG.................bacilli Calmette-Guerin vaccine BSO.................bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy BCLS...............Basic Cardiac Life Support BCNP ..............Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist BSOM..............bilateral serous otitis media BSO.................bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy cerv..................cervical BSOM..............bilateral serous otitis media CETN...............Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse BSP.................bromosulphthalein CF....................cystic fibrosis, count fingers BSS.................balanced salt solution ch ....................chronic BTFS ...............breast tumor frozen section CHD.................coronary heart disease BTL..................Bilateral Tubal Ligation chem................chemistry BTPS...............Body Temp and Pressure Saturated CHF.................congestive heart failure BUN.................blood urea nitrogen chg...................change BUS.................Bartholin, urethral, and Skene’s glands CHL .................conductive hearing loss Bw or Bt.Wt.....birth weight CHO.................carbohydrate BW ..................body weight chol..................cholesterol Bx....................biopsy Chorio ..............chorioamionitis CHPX...............chickenpox chr ...................chronic CHTN...............chronic hypertension CI.....................cardiac index C CIC...................clean intermittent catheterization CIDC................Chronically Ill and Disabled Children CIRC................circumcision c ......................with CIS...................carcinoma in-situ C......................centigrade, concentration ck ....................check, creatine kinase C & F...............cell and flare cl .....................chloride,clearanc-e, contact lens C & S...............culture and sensitivity CLL..................chronic lymphocytic leukemia Ca+..................calcium CLSH...............Central Louisiana State Hospital CaO2 ...............oxygen content of arterial blood cm ...................centimeter,costal margin CA ...................carcinoma CMC ................carpometacarpal CABG ..............coronary artery bypass graft CME ................cystoid macular edema CaCl2...............calcium chloride CMG................cystometrogram CAD.................coronary artery disease CML.................chronic myelogenous leukemia CAH.................congenital adrenal hyperplasia CMP ................Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Cal...................kilocalorie calories, calcium CMS ................Central Medical Supply CAmP..............cyclic AMP CMV ................cytomegalovirus CAP.................Cancer of the prostate, capsule CNS.................central nervous system CAPD ..............continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis CNI, CNII, etc...cranial nerve I,II, etc. CAR.................Cardiology CNT .................continuous n carb .................carbohydrate c/o ...................complaining of cat ...................cataract c/w...................consistent with cath .................catheter, catheterization, catheterized Co....................cobalt,cardiac output CB ...................ciliary body COA.................Council on Aging CBB.................ciliary body band COAG..............chronic open angle glaucoma CBC.................complete blood count coccidio ...........coccidioidomycosis CBD.................common bile duct CODF ..............continuous oral/duodenal feeding CBG.................corticosteroid binding globulin, capillary COGF ..............continuous oral/gastral feeding blood gas COHb...............carboxyhemoglobin CCA.................calcium channel antagonist COLD...............chronic obstructive lung disease CCB.................calcium channel blocker colpo................colposcopy CCC.................Comprehensive Care Clinic comp................compound CCE.................clubbing, cyanosis, edema conc.................concentrate CCL .................Cardiac Cath Lab conf..................conference CCMS..............clear catch midstream conj..................conjunctiva CCPD ..............continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis cont .................continued, continuous CCRN ..............certified critical care nurse COPD ..............chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CCU.................coronary care unit CO2.................carbon dioxide C/D ..................cup to disc ratio CP ...................chest pain, cerebral palsy CDC.................Center for Disease Control C & P...............cystoscopy & pyelogram CD & L Spine...cervical, dorsal and lumbar spine CPA.................costophrenic angle; Child Protection CDE.................Certified Diabetes Educator Agency CDU.................chemical dependency unit CPAP...............continuous positive airway pressure Cdyn................Dynamic Compliance CPC.................clinicopathologic conference CE ...................continuing education CPD.................cephalopelvic disproportion CEA.................carcinoembryonic antigen CPK.................creatine phosphokinase CEO.................chief executive officer CPL .................Cariopulmonary CPNP ..............certified pediatric nurse practioner DABR ..............Diplomate of American Board of Radiology CPP.................cryopoor plasma DBP.................diastolic blood pressure CPR.................cardiopulmonary resuscitation DCC.................direct current cardioversion CPS.................Child Protective Services, Chronic DCE.................double contrast enema Paronoid Schizophrenia DCF.................Family and Children Services CPT .................chest physiotherapy DCR.................dacryocystorhinostomy C1,C2,etc. .......first, second, etc. cervical vertebra ddl....................didanosine CR ...................cardiorespiratory, cycloplegic refraction, D & D...............diarrhea and dehydration chromium, creatinine DDD.................degenerative disc disease CRAO ..............central retinal artery occl-usion dec...................decubitus creat ................creatinine decel................deceleration CRF.................chronic renal failure, corticotropin decr .................decreased releasing factor del....................delivery, delivered CRH.................corticotropin releasing hormone Dep..................depressed CRI...................chronic renal insufficiency Derm................dermatology, dermatitis CRNA ..............certified registered nurse anesthetist DES.................dry eye syndrome CRNP ..............certified registered nurse practitioner dev...................deviation CRRT...............continuous renal replacement therapy DFE.................dilated fundus exam CRT .................certified respiratory therapist d.h. ..................dermatitis herpetiformis CRTE...............Certified Respiratory Therapist, Eligible DHT .................dihydrotestosterone CRVO ..............central retinal vein occlusion DI.....................direct/indirect, diabetes insipidus cryo .................cryosurgery;cryoprecipitate DIC...................disseminated intravascular coagulation Cs....................cesium,central supply; Christian Services, diam.................diameter culture & sensitivity conjuctiva and scle-ra diff....................differential C-Sect .............cesarean section Dil....................dilate CSF.................cerebrospinal fluid, colony-stimulating Dils ..................dilutions factor DIP...................distal interphalangeal CSME..............clinically significant macular edema dis....................disease Cst...................Static Compliance Disp .................disposition CT....................computer tomography, chest tube,count, Dist..................distance calcitonin DJD..................degenerative joint disease CTA..................clear to auscultation DKA.................diabetic ketoacidosis CTB .................ceased to breathe D/L...................dislocation, direct larynogoscopy ctx ...................cervical traction dL ....................deciliter ctxn .................contractions DLCO...............diffusing capacity of lung for carbon CTZ..................chemoreceptor trigger zone monoxide cult...................culture DLE .................discoid lupus erythematosus CV ...................cerebrovascular, cardiovascular dlnmp...............date last normal menstrual period CVA.................cerebrovascular accident, costo-vertebral DM...................diabetes mellitus angle DMARD............disease modifying antirheumatic drug CVAT................costovertebral angle tenderness DME ................Durable Medical Equipment, diabetic CVL .................central venous line macular edema CVP.................central venous pressure DNKA ..............did not keep appointment CVS.................chorionic villus sampling DNA.................deoxyribonucleic acid CVVH ..............continuous venovenous hemofilt-ration DNR.................do not resuscitate CVVHD............continuous venovenous hemo-filtration DO...................Doctor of Osteopathy dialysis DO2.................Oxygen Delivery CVVHDF..........continuous venovenous hemofiltration with DOA.................dead on arrival date of admission dialysis and ultra-filtration DOB.................date of birth CWS................continuous wall suction DOC.................deoxycorticosterone Cx....................cervix DOE.................dyspnea on exertion CXR .................chest x-ray doz...................dozen cyclo................cyclogel DPA.................dual-photon absorptiometry; Discharge Cyro.................cryothera-py Planning Assessment Cysto...............cystoscopy/cystoscopic DPI...................Dry Power Inhaler DPL .................diagnostic peritoneal lavage D & Q ..............deep and quiet D dr.....................dram drng .................drainage DRE.................Digital Rectal Exam DRG.................diagnostic-related group D......................Distance, dose DRSG ..............dressing DBE.................Diabetic Education DSE.................Detrusor-sphincter ELISA ..............enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay DSST...............Dyssynergia Denervation Supersensitivity elix...................elixir test ELSH...............East Louisiana State Hospital DT....................delirium tremens EM...................ejection murmur, electromotive DTAD ...............Drain tube adapter device EMB ................endometrial biopsy DTR .................deep tendon reflexes EMF.................electromotive force DU ...................duodenal ulcer EMG................electromyogram DUB.................dysfunctional uterine bleeding EMS ................Emergency Medical Services D & V...............diarrhea and vomiting EMT.................Emergency Medical Technician DVT .................deep vein thrombosis END.................endoscopy d/w...................dextrose in water ENG.................electronystagmography dx ....................diagnosis ENOG..............electroneurography dxt ...................dextrostick ENT .................ears, nose and throat D1ONS ............10% dextrose in normal saline ENUC ..............enucleation D3....................distal third EOG ................electra-oculogram D5NS...............5% dextrose in normal saline EOM................extraocular movement D5W ................5% dextrose in normal water EOMI ...............extraocular movements (or muscles) intact EOG ................—electro-oculogram EOM................extraocular movement E EPA.................erect posteroanterior EPAP...............Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure Epith................epithelium EPO.................erythropoietin E......................extubation, erythema, esophoria, EPS.................extrapyramidal symptoms eosinophils ER ...................emergency room E’.....................esophoria at near ERCP ..............endoscopic retrograde ea ....................each cholangiopancreatography EAC.................external auditory canal, E.A. Conway ERG.................electroretinogram Hospital ERM ................epiretinal membrane EAM ................external auditory meatus ERT .................estrogen replacement therapy EB ...................epidermolysis bullosa, epidermolysis ERV.................expiratory reserve volume bullosa acquisita ESLD...............end stage liver disease EBL .................estimated blood loss ESM ................exudative senile maculopathy EBV.................Epstein-Barr virus Esoph ..............esophagus EC ...................enteric-coated ESR.................erythrocyte sedimentation rate ECC.................Emergency Care Center ESRD ..............end stage renal disease ECCE ..............extracapsular cataract extraction EST .................electroshock therapy ECF.................extend care facility ESU.................electrostatic unit ECG.................electrocardiogram ESWL..............extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy ECH.................Echocardiogr-aphy ET....................esotropia, endotrache-al, echo.................echocardiogram E (T).................intermittent esot-ropia ECHOV............enterocytopathogenic human orphan virus E/T...................Evaluation and Treatment ECMO..............extracorproreal membrane oxygenation ETCO2.............end tidal carbon dioxide ECS.................extracapsular spread ETD .................eustachian tube dysfunction ECT .................electroconvulsive therapy ETDRS.............early treatment diabetic retinopathy study ED ...................emergency department etc ...................and so forth EDC.................estimated date of confinement etio...................etiology EDVI................end diastolic volume index Etoh.................ethanol EEG.................electroencephalogram ETOH...............alcohol EENT...............eyes, ears, nose and throat ETT..................endotracheal tube, Enterstomal Therapy EEP.................end expiratory pressure EVAP...............electrovaporization of prostate EF....................ejection fraction EU ...................Excretory Urogram EFAD...............essential fatty acid deficiency EUA.................examination under anesthesia EFW................estimated fetal weight ex. ...................excision,exercise e.g. ..................for example exam................examination EGA.................estimated gestational age exp...................expiration EGD.................esophagogastroduodenoscopy exp. lap. ..........exploratory laparotomy EHC.................Employee Health Clin-ic ext ...................extract, extension, external exam EKC.................epidemic keratoconjunctivitis extr ..................extremity EKG.................electrocardiogram Ex’=Ex=0.........Orthophoria (near=far) elev ..................elevation Ext. Rot ...........external rotation ELF..................elective low forceps F FUB.................functional uterine bleeding FUO.................fever, unknown origin FVC.................forced vital capacity; false vocal chord f.......................frequency FWB................full weight bearing F......................Fahrenheit Fx....................fracture FA....................fluorescein angiogram 5FV..................5-fluorouricil FACR...............Fellow of the American College of Radiology FAM.................Family Medicine G FB....................foreign body, finger-breadth, fibroptic bronchoscopy, followed by FBI...................Federal Bureau of Investigation G .....................Gravida,gram FBS.................fasting blood sugar GAD.................generalized anxiety disorder FC....................foley catheter, finger count GB...................gallbladder FCC.................Faculty Care Clin-ic GB Series........gallbladder series F & D...............fixed and dilated GC...................gonorrhea, gonococcus FDA.................Food & Drug Administration GCS.................Glasgow Coma Score FDP.................fibrin degradation products GCT.................giant cell tumor FDV.................full duction and versions G .....................gastroesophageal, gastroenterology Fe....................iron gen...................general FEF .................florced expiratory flow GERD ..............gastroesophageal reflux disease Feb ..................febrile Gest.................gestation FEM-POP........femoral-popliteal GFR.................glomerular filtration rate FeSO4.............ferrous sulfate GGT.................gamma glutamyl transferase FEV1 ...............forced expiratory volume in one second GGTP ..............gamma glutamyl transpeptidase FF....................filtration fraction, fat free GH...................growth hormone FFA..................free fatty acids GI.....................gastrointestinal FFD .................focal film distance GI Series .........gastrointestinal tract study FFP .................fresh frozen plasma glob..................globulin FH....................fundal height, family history glu....................glucose Fhb ..................fetal hemoglobin gm ...................gram FHR.................fetal heart rate GN...................glomerulonephritis, graduate nurse FHS.................fetal heart sound Gonio...............gonioscopy FHT..................fetal heart tone G1,G2..............primigravida, secundigravida Fhx ..................family history GP...................General Practitioner FIF...................forced inspiratory flow G-P-Ab.............Gravida-para-abortus FIGO................International Federation of Gynecology g......................grain and Obstetrics GRH.................growth releasing hormone FiO2.................fraction of inspired oxygen GravI ................primigravida fl.......................fluid GravII................secundigravida fl dr...................fluid dram GSW................gunshot wound fl oz..................fluid ounce GT....................gastric tube Flex .................flexion GTM.................Gynecology Tumor FM...................fetal movements, face mask gtt....................drops FME.................focal macular edema GTT..................glucose tolerance test FML.................focal macular laser GU...................genitourinary FNS.................Food and Nutritional Services GVF.................Goldmann visual fields GVH.................graft versus host (reaction) FOB.................fiber optic bronchoscopy GVHD ..............graft versus host disease FOB.................fecal occult blood test GVL.................graft versus leukemia FOC.................fronto-occipital circumference GYN.................Gynecology FOM ................floor of mouth, full ocular motility G6PD...............Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase FPC.................Family Practice Clinic Family Planning G6PH...............glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase Clinic FRC.................functional residual capacity FS....................Food Stamps, focal spot H FSH.................follicle stimulating hormone FTA..................fluorescent treponemal antibody FTHE ...............foveal threatening hard exudates h......................height, heart FTN..................finger-to-nose H & D...............characteristic curve of film Ftr....................Father HA ...................hearing aide,headache hydroxapatite FTT ..................failure to thrive implants F/U...................follow-up HA .1% ............hematropine 0.1% HAA.................hepatitis associated antigen HSA.................human serum albumin hal....................hallucinations HSC.................hysteroscopy HAL .................hyper-alimentation HSG.................hysterosalpingogram H&P.................history and physical HSM ................hepatosplenomegaly HAV.................Hepatitis A virus HSN.................Hansen Street Nail Hb, Hgb............hemoglobin HSV.................herpes simplex virus HBIG................Hepatitis B immune globulin HSW................Hospital Social Worker HBP.................high blood pressure ht.....................height,Hubbard Tub HbsAg..............hepatitis B surface antigen HTLV-III.............human T-cell lymphotropic virus type III HBV.................Hepatitis B virus HTN .................hypertensive, hypertension HC ...................head circumference, hydrocortisone, HVF.................Humphrey visual vields home care HVUF...............high volume ultra-filtration HCG.................Human chorionic gonadotropin hx ....................history HCIG................Home Care Instructions Given HVL .................half value layer HCO3...............bicarbonate HZ....................herpes zoster Hct...................hematocrit HZV .................herpes zoster virus HCV.................Hepatitis C virus H2O.................water HCVD ..............hypertensive Cardiovascular disease HD ...................Hodgkin’s Disease, hemodialysis I HD ...................high density lipoprotein H&E.................hematoxylin & eosin, hemorrhage and exudate I.......................intubation, iodine, iris HEENT.............head, eyes, ears, nose, throat I&D...................incision & drainage heme................hemorrhage I & A.................irrigation and aspiration- hemi.................one side of the body I&O ..................intake & output Hemopt............hemoptysis IABP................intra-aortic balloon pump HEPA...............high-efficiency particular air IACR................Inter American College of Radi-ology Hep-lock ..........heparin lock IBD...................inflammatory bowel disease HF....................heart failure IBW .................ideal body weight HFJC................high frequency jet ventilation ICBG................iliac crest bone graft HFO.................high frequency oscillator ICCE................intraocular cataract extraction Hg....................mercury ICD-9-CM.........In-ternational Classification of Diseases, hgb...................hemoglobin 9th Edition, Clinical Modification HGH.................human growth hormone ICF...................intermediate care facility HH ...................hiatal hernia; Home Health ICF-I.................insulin-like growth factor I (somatomedin HHC.................Household Composition C) HHN.................hand held nebulizer ICF-II................insulin-like growth factor II (somatomedin H&H.................Hemoglobin & hematocr-it A) H/I....................homicidal ideation ICH...................intracranial hemorrhage HIAA................hydroxy indoleacetic ICP...................intracranial pressure 5HIAA ..............5 hydroxy indoleacetic ICR...................International Commission on Radiation Hib...................hemophilus influenza type B Units and Measurements Histo................histoplasmosis ICS...................intercostal space HIV...................human immunodeficiency virus ICU...................intensive care unit HJR..................hepatojugular reflux I.D....................Infectious Diseases HL....................heplock; hearling loss I & D ................incision and drainage HLA .................human leukocyte antigen IDDM................insulin dependent diabetes mellitus HM...................hand motion IDL...................intermediate density lipoprotein, indirect HMD ................hyaline membrane disease laryngoscopy HMG-CoA ........hydrosymethylglutaryl-COA IDNP................indirect nasopharyngoscopy HNP.................herniated nuclease pulposus IDV...................intermittent demand ventilation HO...................history of, house officer IEP...................immunoelectrophoresis HOB.................head of bed Ig .....................immunoglobulin HP ...................hot packs IgG...................Immunoglobulin G HPA.................hypothalamic-pituitary axis IHD...................ischemic heart disease hpf....................high power field IICP..................increased intracranial pressure HP ...................history of present illness IJ......................internal jugular HPL .................human placental lactogen IM ....................intramuscular hr.....................hour, heart rate IMP..................impression HRC.................high resk characteristics IMV..................intermittent mandatory ventilation HRT .................hormone replacement therapy In .....................indium h.s. ..................at bedtime; hour of sleep IncAb ...............incomplete abortion Incr...................increased KG...................kilogram INF...................interferon KJ....................knee jerk Inj.....................injection k ......................kilometer Inorg Phos .......inorganic phosphorus KKK.................cold knife conization INR...................international normalized ratio KP ...................keratic precipitates INS...................insurance, inspiration KP04................potassium phosphate Instr..................instructions KR ...................krypton laser insuff................insufficient K-sicca ............keratoconjunctivitis sicca int ....................inter-nal 17KS................17 ketosteroid Int Med.............internal medicine KUB.................kidney, ureter, bladder IO.....................inferior oblique Kv ....................kilovolt IOL...................intraocular lens KVP.................kilovolts peak I & O................intake and output KVO.................keep vein open IOP ..................intraocular pressure IOT...................intraocular tension L IP.....................inpatient, interphalangeal, intraperitoneal IPAP ................Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure IPG ..................impedance plethysmography L......................liter, lower, left IPN...................interstitial pneumonia LA....................left atri-um, left arm, lymphadenopathy IPPB................intermittent positive Pressure breathing L & A................light and accommodation IQ.....................intelligence quotient L & D ...............Labor and Delivery IR.....................inferior rectus, internal rotation lab....................laboratory IRMA................intraretinal microvascular anomaly lac....................laceration IROU................inferior rectus OU (both eyes) LAD .................left axis deviation IRP...................incus replacement prothesis LADC...............left anterior descending coronary IRV...................inspiratory reserve volume LAE .................left atrial enlargement ISA...................intrinsic sympathomimetic activity LAL..................left atrial line ISC...................intercostal space LAO.................left anterior oblique ISH...................solated systolic hypertension LAP .................leukocyte alkaline phosphatase, ISMN................isosorbide mononitrate laporatory ISOL ................isolation lat ....................lateral,Latisimus dorsi IT .....................industrial therapy LAVH ...............laparoscopic assisted vaginal ITP...................idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura hysterectomy IUD...................intrauterine device lb .....................pound IUFD ................intrauterine fetal demise LBBB...............left bundle branch block IUGR................intrauterine growth retardation LBP .................low back pain IUP...................intrauterine pregnancy LBW ................low birth weight IUPM................intrauterine pressure monitor LC....................living children IV.....................intravenous LCAT................lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase IVC...................inspiratory vital capacity, inferior vena LCL..................lateral collateral ligament of knee cava, intravenous cholangiogram LCM.................left costal margin IVDA................intravenous drug abuse LD....................lethal dose IVF...................intravenous fluids LDH .................lactic dehydrogenase J LDL..................low density lipoprotein LDN .................Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist J.......................juice L-EMG.............laryngeal electromyography JODM ..............juvenile onset diabetes mellitus LE....................lupus erythematosus, lower extremity JP....................Jackson-Pratt LES .................lower esophageal sphincter Jr .....................junior LET..................left esotropia JRA..................juvenile rheumatoid arthritis LFA..................left fronto transverse* Juv ...................juvenile LFP..................left fronto posterior* JVD..................jugular venous distention LFT ..................left fronto transverse*liver function tests JVP..................jugular venous pressure lg .....................large LGA.................large for gestational age K LH....................luteinizing hormone LHC .................left heart catheterization K......................cornea LHRH...............luteinizing hormone releasing hormone K+....................potassium LHT..................left hypertrop-ia KA ...................keratoacanthoma LH(T)................intermittent left hypertropia kcal..................kilocalorie Li—..................lithium KCL .................potassium chloride LIH...................left inguinal hernia Kel...................elimination rate constant liq.....................liquid LIS...................left interspace MAR ................medication administration record LKS .................liver, kidneys, spleen MAS ................meconium aspiration syndrome, L/L ...................lids and lashes millampere seconds LLE..................left lower extremity MATS...............Military Air Transport Service LLL...................left lower lobe, left lower lid max .................maximum LLQ..................left lower quadrant mc ...................millicurie LLSB................left lower sternal border MCD ................Medicine Cardiac Clinic LLWC...............long leg walking cast mcg or ug ........micrograms LMA.................left mentoanterior MCH ................mean corpuscular hemoglobin LMD.................last/local medical doctor MCHC..............mean corpuscular hemoglobin LML .................left mediolateral concentration LMP.................last menstrual period MCL.................mid-clavicular line LMT .................left mentotransverse* MCP ................metacarpophalangeal LN....................lymph node MC...................medium chain triglyceride LNMP ..............last normal menstrual period MCV ................mean corpuscular volume LOA.................left occiput anterior* MD...................medical doctor, Murphy Drip LOC.................loss of consciousness MDA ................Muscular Dystrophy Association LOP.................left occiput posterior* MDI..................metered dose inhaler Lord .................lordotic MDB ................Medicine Diabetes Clin-ic LOS.................length of stay MDE ................Major Depressive Episode LOT..................left occiput transverse* MDI..................metered dose inhaler lp .....................light perception, lumbar puncture, lichen MDR ................Medicine Dermatology Clinic planus mech................mechanical Lp(a) ................lipoprotein a Mev..................million electron volts LP & P.............light perception and project-ion MED ................medication, medical, Medicine LPF..................low power field MEFR ..............maximum expiratory flow rate LPL..................lipoprotein lipase MEN ................multiple endo-crine neoplasia, Medicine LPN .................licensed practical nurse Endocrinology LPO.................left posterior oblique mEq.................milliequivalent LPT..................licensed physical therapist mEq/L..............milliequivalent per liter LR....................lactated ringers, lateral rectus MetHb..............meth hemoglobin LRT..................Licensed Respiratory Technician MFB.................metallic foreign body LS....................lumbosacral mg ...................milligram L/S ratio...........lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio MG...................Magnesium Marcus-Gunn response LSA .................left sacrum anterior*, lichen sclerosus et MGE................Medicine Gastroenterology atrophieus MGP................Marcus Gunn Pupil LSC .................laparoscopy MHB ................maximum hospital benefit LSD .................lysergic acid diethylamide MHC ................Mental Health Clinic, major LSO.................left salpingo-oophorectomy histocompatibility complex, Mental Health LSP .................left sacrum posterior* Center LST..................left sacrum transverse* MHM................Medicine Hematology LSUHSC..........Louisiana State University Health MI ....................myocardial infarction, mitral insufficiency Sciences Center MIC..................minimum inhibitory concentration lt ......................left micro................microcytosis LTCF................long term care facility MIC..................medical intensive care unit LTR ..................laryngotracheal reconstruction min...................minimum LUE .................left upper extremity ml ....................milliliter LUL..................left upper lobe, left lower lid ML ...................midline,microlaryngoscopy LUQ.................left upper quadrant MLEpis ............midline episiotomy MM ..................multiple myeloma M mm ..................millimeter mM ..................millimolar mm/hr ..............millimeters per hour MM-C...............mitomycin-C m.....................murmur MMEFR ...........maximal midexpiratory flow rate M.....................meter, manifest refraction mmr.................cardiac murmur MA...................millamperes MMRI...............Minnesota Multiphasic Personality MAA ................macro-aggregate albumin Inventory mac .................macular, midarm circumference MMR................measles, mumps and rubella MAM................midarm muscle circumference MMS................moler micrographic surgery MAO................monamine oxidase MMT ................manual muscle test MAP ................mean arterial pressure; Medical M & N ..............mydriacyl and neosynephrine Assistance Program

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