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Medical Abbreviations
medican abbreviations for respiratory therapy
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Nursing
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09/15/2012
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ac
 Definition
before meals
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ad lib
 Definition
as desired
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AV
 Definition
atrioventricular
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BSA
 Definition
body surface area
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ARF
 Definition
acute respiratory failure
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ASHD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease
Term
c with a line above it
 Definition
with
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ca
 Definition
cancer
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CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
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CPT
 Definition
chest physical therapy
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CT
 Definition
computerized tomography
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CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
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D5W
 Definition
5% dextrose in H20
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DC
 Definition
discontinue
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diff
 Definition
white cell count with differential
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ECMO
 Definition
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
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EMG
 Definition
electromyogram
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ESR
 Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ET
 Definition
endotracheal
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FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
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FUO
 Definition
fever of unknown origin
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Fx
 Definition
fracture
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grav I, II, III, etc
 Definition
pregnancy
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GSW
 Definition
gun shot wound
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GU
 Definition
genitourinary
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hs
 Definition
at bedtime
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ICP
 Definition
intracranial pressure
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BE
 Definition
base excess
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Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
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