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Sasha Hallum
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10/08/2016
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ER
 Definition
Emergency Room
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CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
Term
Edema
 Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body tissue
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SOB
 Definition
Shortness of Breath
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C/O
 Definition
Complaining Of
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tid
 Definition
Three times Daily
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qhs
 Definition
nightly at bedtime
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prn
 Definition
As needed
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PO
 Definition
By mouth, orally
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Delirium
 Definition
Sudden severe confusion due to rapid changes in brain function that occur with physical or mental illness
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PT
 Definition
Physical Therapy
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CBC
 Definition
Complete Blood Count
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ADL
 Definition
Activities of daily living
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CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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VO
 Definition
Verbal Order
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IM
 Definition
Intramuscular
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OT
 Definition
Occupational Therapy
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PERL
 Definition
Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light
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BM
 Definition
Bowel movement
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Anemia
 Definition
Condition in which you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues
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