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Common Hospital Abbreviations
shorthand abbreviations for use in hospitals
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01/31/2011
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@
 Definition
at
Term

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aa

 Definition
of each
Term
abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
ABD(s)
 Definition
abdominal pads
Term
ABR
 Definition
absolute bed rest
Term
a.c.
 Definition

ante centum

before meals
Term
A&D
 Definition
admission and discharge
Term
ADA
 Definition
American Diabetic Association
Term
ad lib
 Definition

ad liberty

as desired
Term
adm.
 Definition
admitted
Term
A.M.
 Definition
morning, before noon
Term
A.S.A.
 Definition
aspirin - acetylsalicylic acid
Term
as tol.
 Definition
as tolerated
Term
amt.
 Definition
amount
Term
Ax.
 Definition
axillary - under arm
Term
BCOC
 Definition
bowel care of choice
Term
bid or BID
 Definition

bidaily

twice a day
Term

BM

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 1  ,  0  ,  111

 Definition

bowel movement

one BM, no BM, three BM
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BRP
 Definition
bathroom privilages
Term
BR
 Definition
bed rest
Term

_

c

 Definition
with
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CBR
 Definition
complete bed rest
Term
cc
 Definition

cubic centimeter

cm3
Term
CCU
 Definition

Coronary Care Unit

(aka Critical Care Unit)
Term
CHO
 Definition

carbohydrate

CH2O
Term
c/o
 Definition
complains of
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
COPE
 Definition
congestive obstructive pulmonary emphysema
Term
COPD
 Definition
congestive obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CLB
 Definition
clear liquid breakfast
Term
C&S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CS or CSR
 Definition
central supply or central supply room
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebral spinal fluid
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebral vascular accident
Term
DAT
 Definition
diet as tolerated
Term
DC or dc
 Definition
discontinue
Term
drsgs.
 Definition
dressings
Term
dism.
 Definition
dismissed
Term
drg.
 Definition
drainage
Term
ECG or EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
EENT
 Definition
eye, ears, nose, and throat
Term
eg
 Definition
for example
Term
ER or ED
 Definition
Emergency Room/Department
Term
etc.
 Definition

et cetera

and so forth
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
ff
 Definition
force fluids
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
GB
 Definition
gall bladder
Term
GBS
 Definition
gall bladder series
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GIS
 Definition
gastrointestinal series
Term
Gm
 Definition
gram
Term
gr
 Definition
grain
Term
gtts.
 Definition

guttes

drops
Term
GYN
 Definition
gynecology
Term
Hr, hr, h, 4-6°
 Definition
hour, 4-6 hours
Term
Hct
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
Hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HIR
 Definition
head injury routine
Term
Hist.
 Definition
history
Term
H&P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
Term
hs
 Definition
hour of sleep
Term
ie
 Definition
that is
Term
I&O
 Definition
intake and output
Term
IPPB
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure breathing
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
Isol.
 Definition
isolation
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
Lab or lab.
 Definition
laboratory
Term
LD
 Definition
left deltoid
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LPN
 Definition
Licensed Practical Nurse
Term
Meds. or meds.
 Definition
medicine
Term
Na
 Definition
sodium
Term
NaCl
 Definition

sodium chloride

(table salt)
Term
Neuro.
 Definition
Neurology
Term
NINP
 Definition
no information, no publicity
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
noc
 Definition
night
Term
NPO
 Definition

nothing per os

nothing by mouth
Term
NSS
 Definition
normal saline solution
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
OB
 Definition
Obsetrics
Term
od
 Definition
right eye
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of breath
Term
OR
 Definition
operating room
Term
os
 Definition
left eye
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
ou
 Definition
both eyes
Term
pc
 Definition

post centum

after meals
Term
PDR
 Definition
Physician's Desk Reference
Term
Peds
 Definition
Pediatrics
Term
PERL
 Definition
pupils equal(ly) react to light
Term
PID
 Definition
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Term
P.M.
 Definition
afternoon
Term
post-op
 Definition
post operative, after surgery
Term
pre-op
 Definition
pre-operative, before surgery
Term
PRN
 Definition
whenever needed
Term
PT
 Definition
Physical Therapy
Term
Pt or pt
 Definition
patient
Term

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q

 Definition
every
Term
qd
 Definition
every day
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
q1h, q2h
 Definition
every one hour, every two hours
Term
q3h, etc.
 Definition
every three hours, and so forth
Term
qid
 Definition
four times a day
Term
qns
 Definition
quantity not sufficient
Term
qs
 Definition
quantity sufficient
Term
qt.
 Definition
quart
Term
(R) or ®
 Definition
rectal
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood count
Term
Reg.
 Definition
regular
Term
Rehab.
 Definition
rehabilitation
Term
ret'd
 Definition
returned
Term
RN
 Definition
Registered Nurse
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
RR
 Definition
Recovery Room
Term

_

s

 Definition
without
Term

__

ss

 Definition
one-half
Term
SLR
 Definition
straight leg raise
Term
spec.
 Definition
specimen
Term
SSE
 Definition
soap suds enema
Term
stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
sub-q
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
Surg. or surg.
 Definition
surgery
Term
T&A
 Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
Tab.
 Definition
tablet
Term
TAT
 Definition
tetanus antitoxin
Term
TB
 Definition
Tuberculosis
Term
TED
 Definition
thrombo-embolytic deterrent
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TPR
 Definition
Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration
Term
tsp.
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
TWE
 Definition
tap water enema
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
URI
 Definition
Upper Respiratory Infection
Term

VD

(aka: STD)

 Definition

Veneral Disease

(Sexually Transmitted Disease)
Term
VDRL
 Definition
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
Term
VNA
 Definition
Visiting Nurses Association
Term
V.S.
 Definition
vital signs
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood count
Term
wc
 Definition
wheelchair
Term
Wt., #
 Definition
weight, pounds
Term
x
 Definition
times
Term
↑
 Definition
elevated, increased
Term
↓
 Definition
lowered, decreased
Term
>
 Definition
greater than
Term
<
 Definition
less than
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