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Abbreviations assist healthcare professionals to make effective use of their time. These abbreviations should be recognised and agreed upon in order to ensure best practice.<br> | Abbreviations assist healthcare professionals to make effective use of their time. These abbreviations should be recognised and agreed upon in order to ensure best practice.<br> | ||
== Abbreviations<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_medical_abbreviations</ref><ref>http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Publications/services/Hospitals/NHO_Abbreviations_Booklet.pdf</ref><ref>Bottomley JM. Quick reference dictionary for physical therapy. Slack Incorporated; 2000.</ref> : == | |||
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| x/12 | | x/12 | ||
| x Months | | x Months | ||
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== Routes of Administration == | === Routes of Administration: === | ||
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| Sublingually | | Sublingually | ||
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== Never abbreviate == | === Never abbreviate: === | ||
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| Patient's resuscitation status | | Patient's resuscitation status | ||
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| 5Ds | | 5Ds | ||
| Dizziness, diplopia, drop | | | ||
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# dysorthria, | |||
# dysphagia | |||
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| 9HPT | | 9HPT | ||
| Nine Hole | | Nine Hole | ||
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== A == | === A === | ||
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| Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm | | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm | ||
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| | |ABD | ||
|abduction | |||
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|ABG | |||
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Arterial blood gas | |||
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|ACL | |||
|anterior cruciate ligament | |||
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|ACTH | |||
|adrenocorticotropic hormone | |||
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|ACS | |||
|Acute coronary syndrome | |||
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|ADD | |||
|adduction | |||
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|ADAPT | |||
|additive activities profile test | |||
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|ADL | |||
|activities of daily living | |||
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|ADS | |||
|alternative delivery system | |||
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|AFO | |||
|ankle foot orthosis | |||
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|AIDS | |||
|acquired immune deficiency syndrome | |||
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|ASIS | |||
|Anterior superior iliac spine | |||
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|AJ | |||
|ankle jerk | |||
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|AK | |||
|above knee | |||
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|ALS | |||
|amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | |||
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|ANS | |||
|autonomic nervous system | |||
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|AMA | |||
|against medical advice | |||
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|Ant | |||
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|AP | |||
|anterior-posterior | |||
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|AAV | |||
|AIDS-associated virus | |||
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|AAL | |||
|Anterior axillary line | |||
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|Ab | |||
|Antibody | |||
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|AB | |||
|Apex beat | |||
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|ACE | |||
|Angiotensin converting enzyme | |||
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|ADH | |||
|Anti-diuretic hormone | |||
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|ADHD | |||
|Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | |||
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|AF | |||
|Atrial fibrillation | |||
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|AFB | |||
|Acid fast bacilli | |||
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|ANOVA | |||
|analysis of variance | |||
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|ANCOVA | |||
|analysis of covariance | |||
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|BE | |||
|below elbow | |||
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|BK | |||
|below knee | |||
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|BOS | |||
|base of support | |||
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|BP | |||
|blood pressure | |||
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|bpm | |||
|beats per minute | |||
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|'''ABBREVIATION''' | |||
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|C1-7 | |||
|Cervical vertebrae 1-7 | |||
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|CABG | |||
|Coronary artery bypass graft | |||
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|CAD | |||
|Coronary artery disease | |||
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|Cal | |||
|Calorie | |||
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|CBC | |||
|Complete blood count | |||
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|CCA | |||
|Common carotid artery | |||
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|CCU | |||
|Coronary care unit | |||
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|CES | |||
|Cauda equina syndrome | |||
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|CFS | |||
|Chronic fatigue syndrome | |||
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|CHB | |||
|Complete heart block | |||
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|CHD | |||
|Congenital heart disease | |||
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|Chol | |||
|Cholesterol | |||
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|CHF | |||
|Congestive heart failure | |||
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|CMV | |||
|Cytomegalo virus | |||
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|c/o | |||
|Complains of | |||
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|CO | |||
|Cardiac output | |||
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|CO2 | |||
|Carbon dioxide | |||
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|COAD | |||
|Chronic ostructive airways disease | |||
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|COB | |||
|Chronic obstructive bronchitis | |||
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|C0/C1 | |||
|Atlanto-axial joint | |||
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|COPD | |||
|Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | |||
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|CPAP | |||
|Continuous positive airway pressure | |||
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|CPB/CPBP | |||
|Cardiopulmonary bypass | |||
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<br>CPD -Cephalopelvic disproportion<br>CPR -Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation<br>creps.- Crepitations<br>CREST(syndrome) -abbreviation for calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasis<br>CRF -Chronic renal failure<br>CRHD- Chronic rheumatic heart disease<br>CSF- Cerebrospinal fluid<br>CT -Computerised tomography<br>CTS- Carpal tunnel syndrome<br>CVP- Central venous pressure<br>CVS -Cardiovascular system<br><br> | |||
== D == | == D == | ||
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DASH -Disability of arm, shoulder, hand<br>D/C- Discharge <br>DDx -Differential diagnosis<br>DD -Dangerous drugs<br>DDD -Degenerative disc disorder<br>Dec. -Decreased <br>DF -Dorsiflexion (physio)<br>DHS -Dynamic hip screw<br>DI -Diabetes Insipidus<br>DIU -Death in-utero<br>DJD --Degenerative joint disease<br>DM -Diabetes mellitus<br>DOB --Date of birth<br>DOE --Dyspnoea on exertion<br><br> | DASH -Disability of arm, shoulder, hand<br>D/C- Discharge <br>DDx -Differential diagnosis<br>DD -Dangerous drugs<br>DDD -Degenerative disc disorder<br>Dec. -Decreased <br>DF -Dorsiflexion (physio)<br>DHS -Dynamic hip screw<br>DI -Diabetes Insipidus<br>DIU -Death in-utero<br>DJD --Degenerative joint disease<br>DM -Diabetes mellitus<br>DOB --Date of birth<br>DOE --Dyspnoea on exertion<br><br> | ||
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ECG Electrocardiogram<br>EEG – electroencephalogram, electroencephalograph<br>EMG – electromyogram, electromyography<br>Ex's – exercises<br>EOR End of range<br>Exp. Expiratory<br>Ext. Extension | ECG Electrocardiogram<br>EEG – electroencephalogram, electroencephalograph<br>EMG – electromyogram, electromyography<br>Ex's – exercises<br>EOR End of range<br>Exp. Expiratory<br>Ext. Extension | ||
== F == | == F == | ||
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FBS – fasting blood sugar<br>FH – family history<br>FES -Functional electrical stimulation<br>FET -Forced expiratory technique (physio)<br>FEV -Forced expiratory volume (physio)<br>FEV1 -Forced expiratory volume in one second<br>FFA -Free fatty acids<br>FHR -Foetal heart rate<br>FHS- Foetal heart sounds<br>FIM -Functional independence measure <br>Flex. -Flexion<br>FRC- Functional residual capacity<br>FSH -Follicle stimulating hormone<br>FTD -Full term delivery<br>F/U- Follow up<br>FVC -Forced vital capacity<br>FWB -Full weight bearing <br>Fx -Fracture | FBS – fasting blood sugar<br>FH – family history<br>FES -Functional electrical stimulation<br>FET -Forced expiratory technique (physio)<br>FEV -Forced expiratory volume (physio)<br>FEV1 -Forced expiratory volume in one second<br>FFA -Free fatty acids<br>FHR -Foetal heart rate<br>FHS- Foetal heart sounds<br>FIM -Functional independence measure <br>Flex. -Flexion<br>FRC- Functional residual capacity<br>FSH -Follicle stimulating hormone<br>FTD -Full term delivery<br>F/U- Follow up<br>FVC -Forced vital capacity<br>FWB -Full weight bearing <br>Fx -Fracture | ||
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GA -General anaesthetic<br>GCS-Glasgow coma scale<br>GDM -Gestational diabetes mellitus<br>GFR -Glomerular filtration rate<br>GFSH -Growth factor stimulating hormone<br>GH -Growth hormone<br>GIT -Gastrointestinal tract<br>GMFCS -Gross Motor Function Classification Scale<br>GRF -Ground reaction force<br>GRH -Growth releasing hormone<br>GTT -Glucose tolerance test<br>GSW – gunshot wound | GA -General anaesthetic<br>GCS-Glasgow coma scale<br>GDM -Gestational diabetes mellitus<br>GFR -Glomerular filtration rate<br>GFSH -Growth factor stimulating hormone<br>GH -Growth hormone<br>GIT -Gastrointestinal tract<br>GMFCS -Gross Motor Function Classification Scale<br>GRF -Ground reaction force<br>GRH -Growth releasing hormone<br>GTT -Glucose tolerance test<br>GSW – gunshot wound | ||
== H == | == H == | ||
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Hb -Haemoglobin<br>HAD -Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale<br>HBB- Hand behind back<br>HBH -Hand behind head<br>HBV- Hepatitis B Virus<br>H&C -Huff and cough <br>HCV -Hepatitis C virus<br>HCVD -Hypertensive cardiovascular disease<br>HDL -High density lipoprotein<br>HEP -Home exercise program (physio)<br>Hep A, B, C -Hepatitis A, B, C etc..<br>HGH -Human growth hormone<br>HI -Head injury<br>HIV -Human immunodeficiency virus<br>HIVD -Herniated intervertebral disc<br>HMD -Hyaline membrane disease<br>H/O, HO -History of<br>HR -Heart rate<br>HPV- Human papilloma virus<br>HRT-Hormone replacement therapy<br>HS -Heart sounds<br>H Sit. -High sitting<br>HSV -Herpes simplex virus<br>Ht -Height<br>HTLV -Human T-cell lymphotropic virus<br>HTN- Hypertension<br>Hx- History | Hb -Haemoglobin<br>HAD -Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale<br>HBB- Hand behind back<br>HBH -Hand behind head<br>HBV- Hepatitis B Virus<br>H&C -Huff and cough <br>HCV -Hepatitis C virus<br>HCVD -Hypertensive cardiovascular disease<br>HDL -High density lipoprotein<br>HEP -Home exercise program (physio)<br>Hep A, B, C -Hepatitis A, B, C etc..<br>HGH -Human growth hormone<br>HI -Head injury<br>HIV -Human immunodeficiency virus<br>HIVD -Herniated intervertebral disc<br>HMD -Hyaline membrane disease<br>H/O, HO -History of<br>HR -Heart rate<br>HPV- Human papilloma virus<br>HRT-Hormone replacement therapy<br>HS -Heart sounds<br>H Sit. -High sitting<br>HSV -Herpes simplex virus<br>Ht -Height<br>HTLV -Human T-cell lymphotropic virus<br>HTN- Hypertension<br>Hx- History | ||
== I == | == I == | ||
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IC— Informed consent<br>ICA -Internal carotid artery<br>ICD -ntercostal drain<br>ICP -Intracranial pressure<br>ICS -Intercostal space<br>ICU- Intensive Care Unit<br>IE -Inspiratory:expiratory (ratio) <br>IFT -Interferential therapy<br>Ig -Immunoglobulin<br>IHD -Ischaemic heart disease<br>IMT -Isometric muscle testing<br>IMV -Intermittent mandatory ventilation<br>Inf. -Inferior<br>Insp. -Inspiratory <br>Int. -Internal <br>Inv. -Inversion <br>IOP -Intraocular pressure<br>IPPB -Intermittent positive pressure breathing <br>IPPR -Intermittent positive pressure respiration<br>IPPV -Intermittent positive pressure ventilation <br>IQ -Intelligence quotient<br>IR -Internal rotation <br>IRDS -Infant respiratory distress syndrome<br>IRQ -Inner range quadriceps <br>IRV -Inspiratory reserve volume<br>ISC -Intermittent self catheterisation<br>IST -Infraspinatus tendon <br>ISWT -Incremental Shuttle Walk Test <br>I/T -Intermittent <br>I/T C Tx -Intermittent cervical traction<br>I/T L Tx -Intermittent lumbar traction<br>IUCD -Intrauterine contraceptive device<br>IUD -Intrauterine death<br>IUFD -Intrauterine foetal death<br>IUGR -Intrauterine growth retardation<br>IVC -Inferior vena cava<br>IVD -Intervertebral disc<br>IVSD -Interventricular septal defect<br>IFC – interferential current | IC— Informed consent<br>ICA -Internal carotid artery<br>ICD -ntercostal drain<br>ICP -Intracranial pressure<br>ICS -Intercostal space<br>ICU- Intensive Care Unit<br>IE -Inspiratory:expiratory (ratio) <br>IFT -Interferential therapy<br>Ig -Immunoglobulin<br>IHD -Ischaemic heart disease<br>IMT -Isometric muscle testing<br>IMV -Intermittent mandatory ventilation<br>Inf. -Inferior<br>Insp. -Inspiratory <br>Int. -Internal <br>Inv. -Inversion <br>IOP -Intraocular pressure<br>IPPB -Intermittent positive pressure breathing <br>IPPR -Intermittent positive pressure respiration<br>IPPV -Intermittent positive pressure ventilation <br>IQ -Intelligence quotient<br>IR -Internal rotation <br>IRDS -Infant respiratory distress syndrome<br>IRQ -Inner range quadriceps <br>IRV -Inspiratory reserve volume<br>ISC -Intermittent self catheterisation<br>IST -Infraspinatus tendon <br>ISWT -Incremental Shuttle Walk Test <br>I/T -Intermittent <br>I/T C Tx -Intermittent cervical traction<br>I/T L Tx -Intermittent lumbar traction<br>IUCD -Intrauterine contraceptive device<br>IUD -Intrauterine death<br>IUFD -Intrauterine foetal death<br>IUGR -Intrauterine growth retardation<br>IVC -Inferior vena cava<br>IVD -Intervertebral disc<br>IVSD -Interventricular septal defect<br>IFC – interferential current | ||
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JCA -Juvenile chronic arthritis<br>JDM -Juvenile diabetes mellitus<br>JRA -Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis<br>Jt. -Joint<br>JVP -Jugular venous pressure | JCA -Juvenile chronic arthritis<br>JDM -Juvenile diabetes mellitus<br>JRA -Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis<br>Jt. -Joint<br>JVP -Jugular venous pressure | ||
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|knee jerk | |||
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|Kirschner wire | |||
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|knee ankle foot orthosis | |||
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VBI -Vertebrobasilar insufficiency<br>VC -Vital capacity<br>VEP -Visual evoked potential<br>VF -Ventricular fibrillation<br>VFT -Ventilatory function test<br>VHD -Valvular heart disease<br>vibs/vibes. -Vibrations<br>Vit. -Vitamin<br>Viz -namely<br>VS -Vital signs<br>VSD -Ventricular septal defect | VBI -Vertebrobasilar insufficiency<br>VC -Vital capacity<br>VEP -Visual evoked potential<br>VF -Ventricular fibrillation<br>VFT -Ventilatory function test<br>VHD -Valvular heart disease<br>vibs/vibes. -Vibrations<br>Vit. -Vitamin<br>Viz -namely<br>VS -Vital signs<br>VSD -Ventricular septal defect |
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Original Editor - Ruairi O'Donohoe
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Description[edit | edit source]
Abbreviations assist healthcare professionals to make effective use of their time. These abbreviations should be recognised and agreed upon in order to ensure best practice.
Abbreviations[1][2][3] :[edit | edit source]
Units:[edit | edit source]
Centimeter | cm |
Gram | g |
Kilocalorie | kcal |
Kilogram | Kg |
Litre | L |
Milligram | mg |
Millilitre | ml |
Millimetre | mm |
Millimole | Mmol |
Frequency and time:[edit | edit source]
b.d./b.i.d. | Twice daily |
Mane | In the morning |
Nocte | At night |
p.r.n. | When required |
q.d.s./q.i.d. | Four times daily |
STAT | Immediately |
Tarde | In the evening |
t.d.s./t.i.d. | Three times daily |
h | Hour |
Mins. | Minute |
s | second |
x/12 | x Months |
x/52 | x weeks |
Routes of Administration:[edit | edit source]
IV | Intravenously |
IM | Intramuscularly |
NG | Nasogastric |
PEG | Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy |
PO | Per Oral (oral by mouth) |
PV | Per vaginal |
SC | Subcutaneously |
PR | Per Rectum |
SL | Sublingually |
Never abbreviate:[edit | edit source]
Patient's resuscitation status | |
Drug names | |
Right OR Left | Except when used as part of an approved abbreviation |
+++, >, < | Avoided unless used as part of an official grading system |
+ve, -ve | Can use Pos. and Neg. instead |
Patient/Service users name |
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No abbreviations on an incident report |
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5Ds |
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9HPT | Nine Hole |
A[edit | edit source]
ABBREVIATION | DEFINITION |
A&A | Aids and Appliances |
AAA | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
ABD | abduction |
ABG |
Arterial blood gas |
ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
ACS | Acute coronary syndrome |
ADD | adduction |
ADAPT | additive activities profile test |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ADS | alternative delivery system |
AFO | ankle foot orthosis |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
ASIS | Anterior superior iliac spine |
AJ | ankle jerk |
AK | above knee |
ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
ANS | autonomic nervous system |
AMA | against medical advice |
Ant | anterior |
AP | anterior-posterior |
AAV | AIDS-associated virus |
AAL | Anterior axillary line |
Ab | Antibody |
AB | Apex beat |
ACE | Angiotensin converting enzyme |
ADH | Anti-diuretic hormone |
ADHD | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
AF | Atrial fibrillation |
AFB | Acid fast bacilli |
ANOVA | analysis of variance |
ANCOVA | analysis of covariance |
B[edit | edit source]
ABBREVIATION | DEFINITION |
BE | below elbow |
BK | below knee |
BOS | base of support |
BP | blood pressure |
bpm | beats per minute |
C[edit | edit source]
ABBREVIATION | DEFINITION |
C1-7 | Cervical vertebrae 1-7 |
CABG | Coronary artery bypass graft |
CAD | Coronary artery disease |
Cal | Calorie |
CBC | Complete blood count |
CCA | Common carotid artery |
CCU | Coronary care unit |
CES | Cauda equina syndrome |
CFS | Chronic fatigue syndrome |
CHB | Complete heart block |
CHD | Congenital heart disease |
Chol | Cholesterol |
CHF | Congestive heart failure |
CMV | Cytomegalo virus |
c/o | Complains of |
CO | Cardiac output |
CO2 | Carbon dioxide |
COAD | Chronic ostructive airways disease |
COB | Chronic obstructive bronchitis |
C0/C1 | Atlanto-axial joint |
COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPAP | Continuous positive airway pressure |
CPB/CPBP | Cardiopulmonary bypass |
CPD -Cephalopelvic disproportion
CPR -Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
creps.- Crepitations
CREST(syndrome) -abbreviation for calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasis
CRF -Chronic renal failure
CRHD- Chronic rheumatic heart disease
CSF- Cerebrospinal fluid
CT -Computerised tomography
CTS- Carpal tunnel syndrome
CVP- Central venous pressure
CVS -Cardiovascular system
D[edit | edit source]
ABBREVIATION | DEFINITION |
DASH -Disability of arm, shoulder, hand
D/C- Discharge
DDx -Differential diagnosis
DD -Dangerous drugs
DDD -Degenerative disc disorder
Dec. -Decreased
DF -Dorsiflexion (physio)
DHS -Dynamic hip screw
DI -Diabetes Insipidus
DIU -Death in-utero
DJD --Degenerative joint disease
DM -Diabetes mellitus
DOB --Date of birth
DOE --Dyspnoea on exertion
E[edit | edit source]
ABBREVIATION | DEFINITION |
ECG Electrocardiogram
EEG – electroencephalogram, electroencephalograph
EMG – electromyogram, electromyography
Ex's – exercises
EOR End of range
Exp. Expiratory
Ext. Extension
F[edit | edit source]
ABBREVIATION | DEFINITION |
FBS – fasting blood sugar
FH – family history
FES -Functional electrical stimulation
FET -Forced expiratory technique (physio)
FEV -Forced expiratory volume (physio)
FEV1 -Forced expiratory volume in one second
FFA -Free fatty acids
FHR -Foetal heart rate
FHS- Foetal heart sounds
FIM -Functional independence measure
Flex. -Flexion
FRC- Functional residual capacity
FSH -Follicle stimulating hormone
FTD -Full term delivery
F/U- Follow up
FVC -Forced vital capacity
FWB -Full weight bearing
Fx -Fracture
G[edit | edit source]
ABBREVIATION | DEFINITION |
GA -General anaesthetic
GCS-Glasgow coma scale
GDM -Gestational diabetes mellitus
GFR -Glomerular filtration rate
GFSH -Growth factor stimulating hormone
GH -Growth hormone
GIT -Gastrointestinal tract
GMFCS -Gross Motor Function Classification Scale
GRF -Ground reaction force
GRH -Growth releasing hormone
GTT -Glucose tolerance test
GSW – gunshot wound
H[edit | edit source]
ABBREVIATION | DEFINITION |
Hb -Haemoglobin
HAD -Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
HBB- Hand behind back
HBH -Hand behind head
HBV- Hepatitis B Virus
H&C -Huff and cough
HCV -Hepatitis C virus
HCVD -Hypertensive cardiovascular disease
HDL -High density lipoprotein
HEP -Home exercise program (physio)
Hep A, B, C -Hepatitis A, B, C etc..
HGH -Human growth hormone
HI -Head injury
HIV -Human immunodeficiency virus
HIVD -Herniated intervertebral disc
HMD -Hyaline membrane disease
H/O, HO -History of
HR -Heart rate
HPV- Human papilloma virus
HRT-Hormone replacement therapy
HS -Heart sounds
H Sit. -High sitting
HSV -Herpes simplex virus
Ht -Height
HTLV -Human T-cell lymphotropic virus
HTN- Hypertension
Hx- History
I[edit | edit source]
ABBREVIATION | DEFINITION |
IC— Informed consent
ICA -Internal carotid artery
ICD -ntercostal drain
ICP -Intracranial pressure
ICS -Intercostal space
ICU- Intensive Care Unit
IE -Inspiratory:expiratory (ratio)
IFT -Interferential therapy
Ig -Immunoglobulin
IHD -Ischaemic heart disease
IMT -Isometric muscle testing
IMV -Intermittent mandatory ventilation
Inf. -Inferior
Insp. -Inspiratory
Int. -Internal
Inv. -Inversion
IOP -Intraocular pressure
IPPB -Intermittent positive pressure breathing
IPPR -Intermittent positive pressure respiration
IPPV -Intermittent positive pressure ventilation
IQ -Intelligence quotient
IR -Internal rotation
IRDS -Infant respiratory distress syndrome
IRQ -Inner range quadriceps
IRV -Inspiratory reserve volume
ISC -Intermittent self catheterisation
IST -Infraspinatus tendon
ISWT -Incremental Shuttle Walk Test
I/T -Intermittent
I/T C Tx -Intermittent cervical traction
I/T L Tx -Intermittent lumbar traction
IUCD -Intrauterine contraceptive device
IUD -Intrauterine death
IUFD -Intrauterine foetal death
IUGR -Intrauterine growth retardation
IVC -Inferior vena cava
IVD -Intervertebral disc
IVSD -Interventricular septal defect
IFC – interferential current
J[edit | edit source]
ABBREVIATION | DEFINITION |
JCA -Juvenile chronic arthritis
JDM -Juvenile diabetes mellitus
JRA -Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Jt. -Joint
JVP -Jugular venous pressure
K[edit | edit source]
ABBREVIATION | DEFINITION |
KJ | knee jerk |
K wire | Kirschner wire |
KAFO | knee ankle foot orthosis |
L[edit | edit source]
L 1-5 -Lumbar vertebrae 1-5
LA -Local anaesthetic
Lat – lateral
LBE -Lateral basal expansion
LBP -Low back pain
LBW -Low birth weight
LCA -Left coronary artery
LCCS -Low cervical caesarean section
LCL -Lateral collateral ligament
LCM -Left costal margin
LCx -Left circumflex
LDDD -Lumbar degenerative disc disorder
LDL -Low-Density-Lipoprotein type
LFA -Left femoral artery
LFTs -Liver function tests
LGA -Large for gestational age
LH -Luteinising hormone
LHF -Left heart failure
LICS -Left intercostal space
LIF -Left iliac fossa
ligs. -Ligaments
LOC -Loss of consciousness
LOW -Loss of weight
LP -Lumbar puncture
LRTI -Lower respiratory tract infection
LS -Lumbosacral
LTHR -Left total hip replacement
LMN – lower motor neuron
LMNL – lower motor neuron lesion
LOS – length of stay
LTG – long term goal
M[edit | edit source]
MAP – mean arterial pressure
MED – minimal erythemal dose
MAS -Motor assessment scale
Max. -Maximum
MCA -Middle cerebral artery
MCP -Metacarpophalangeal
MD -Muscular dystrophy
MI – myocardial infarction
MDI -Metered dose inhaler
Meds -Medications
Med. -Medial
MGTT -Modified glucose tolerance test
MHI -Manual hyperinflation
Mhz -Megahertz
MMSE -Mini mental state examination
MMT -Manual muscle testing
MND -Motor neurone disease
MRI -Magnetic resonance imaging
MRP -Motor relearning programme
MTP -Metatarsophalangea
MVA -Motor vehicle accident
MVD -Mitral valve disease
movt. -Movement
Mx -Management
MS – multiple sclerosis
MCL- medial collateral ligament
N[edit | edit source]
NBM | Nil By Mouth |
NAD -No abnormality detected
NCV -Nerve conduction study
Neb. -Nebuliser/nebulised
NIBP -Non-invasive blood pressure
NICU -Neonatal intensive care unit
NIDDM -Not insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
NIHSS -National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
NIMV -Non invasive mask ventilation
9-HPT -Nine-Hole Peg Test
NIPV -Non invasive pressure ventilation
NOF -Neck of femur
NOH -Neck of humerus
NP -Non productive
NWB -Non weight bearing
NSMDA -Neurosensory Motor Developmental Assessment
NDT – neurodevelopmental treatment
O[edit | edit source]
O2 -Oxygen
O: -Objective
OPD -Outpatients Department
Ortho. -Orthopaedics
ORQ -Outer range quadriceps
OA – osteoarthritis
OB – obstetrics
ORIF – open reduction, internal fixation
P[edit | edit source]
P – poor (used in muscle testing)
P: - plan
Paed -Paediatrics
palp. -Palpitations
PA – posterior/anterior
para – paraplegia
PCL – posterior cruciate ligament
PE – pulmonary embolus
PEEP – positive end expiratory pressure
PF – plantar flexion
PNF – proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
PNI – peripheral nerve injury
POMR – problem-oriented medical record
post. – posterior
post-op – after surgery
PRE – progressive resistive exercise
pre-op – before operation
PROM – passive range of motion
PROME – passive range of motion exercise
PSIS – posterior superior iliac spine
PTB – patellar tendon bearing
PVD – peripheral vascular disease
PWB – partial weight bearing
PDA -Patent ductus arteriosus
PDMS -Peabody Developmental Motor Scale
PDx -Provisional diagnosis
PE -Physical examination
PEDI -Paediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory
PEEP -Positive end expiratory pressure
PEFR -Peak expiratory flow rate
PENS -Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulator
PF -Patellofemoral
PFR -Peak flow rate
PFT -Pulmonary function test
PFx -Pelvic floor exercises
PGH -Pituitary growth hormone
PICA -Posterior inferior cerebral artery
PIP -Proximal interphalangeal
PIVD -Prolapsed intervertebral disc
PKB -Prone knee bend
Q[edit | edit source]
quad. -Quadraplegia
quads. -Quadriceps
R[edit | edit source]
ROM | Range Of Movement |
RA -Rheumatoid arthritis
Rehab – rehabilitation
RDS -Respiratory distress syndrome
REIL -Repeated extension in lying
REIS -Repeated extension in sitting
RFIL -Repeated flexion in lying
RFIS -Repeated flexion in standing
REM -Rapid eye movement
rep. -Repeated
Resp. -Respiratory
ret. -Retraction
Rh -ve -Rhesus factor negative
Rh +ve -Rhesus factor positive
RHD -Rheumatic heart disease
RHF -Right heart failure
RIP -Raised intracranial pressure
RJ -Radial jerk
R-J -Robert Jones (bandage)
R/O -Removal of
rot. -Rotation
RR -Respiratory rate
RTI -Respiratory tract infection
RVF -Right ventricular failure
RVH -Right ventricular hypertrophy
S[edit | edit source]
SA Node | Sinoatrial Node |
S1-5 -Sacral vertebrae (1-5)
SaO2 -Oxygen saturation
SAFG -Short arm fibreglass (cast)
SAPOP -Short arm plaster of paris
SAH -Subarachnoid haemorrhage
SDH -Subdural haemorrhage/haematoma
S/E -Subjective examination
SFL/R -Side flexion left/right
SGIS -Side glide in standing
Sh. -Shoulder
SIJ -Sacro-iliac joint
SL -Side lying
SLAP -Superior labrum anterior-posterior lesion
SLE -Systemic lupus erythematosus
SLFG -Short leg fibreglass (cast)
SLPOP -Short leg plaster of Paris
SLR -Straight leg raising
SLS -Single leg stand
SMI -Sustained maximal inspiration
Sn -Suction
Spiro. -Spirometry
SPS -Single point stick
Sput. -Sputum
SQ -Static quadriceps
s-s -Side to side
SST -Supraspinatus tendon
STM -Short term memory
STML -Short term memory loss
STR -Soft tissue release
Strep. -Streptococcus
subcut. -Subcutaneous
subj. -Subjective
Subscap. -Subscapularis (tendon)
Sup. -Supination
Sub US -Subaquatic ultrasound
SVC -Superior vena cava
Sx -Surgery
SACH – solid ankle cushion heel
SCI – spinal cord injury
SC jt. – sternoclavicular joint
SED – suberythemal dose
SOAP – subjective, objective, assessment, plan
SOB – shortness of breath
STG – short term goal
sup. – superior
T[edit | edit source]
T1-12 -Thoracic vertebrae (1-12)
TB -Tuberculosis
TA -Tendoachilles
TBI -Traumatic brain injury
TBW -Tension band wiring
Temp. -Temperature
TENS -Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
TEV -Talipes equinovarus
TFA -Transfemoral amputation
TFL -Tensor fasciae latae
TFT -Thyroid function tests
T/F -Transfer (physio)
TG -Triglycerides
THA -Total hip arthroplasty
THR -Total hip replacement
TIA -Transient ischaemic attack
TJ -Triceps jerks
TKA -Total knee arthroplasty
TKR -Total knee replacement
TLR -Tonic labyrinthine reflex
TMJ – temporomandibular joint
TNR – tonic neck reflex
TMT -Tarsometatarsal
TOP -Termination of pregnancy
TORCH(complex) -Toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex
TPP -Time, place and person
TPR -Temperature, pulse and respiration
TrA -Transversus abdominis
tract. -Traction
traps. -Trapezius
TRH -Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
TSH -Thyroid stimulating hormone
TTA -Transtibial amputation
TV -Tidal volume
Tx -Traction
U[edit | edit source]
UL -Upper limb
ULTT -Upper limb tension test
ULTT1-3 -Upper limb tension test 1-3
UMN -Upper motor neuron
UMNL – upper motor neuron lesion
U/O -Urine output
UPDRS -Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale
URT -Upper respiratory tract
URTI -Upper respiratory tract infection
US;U/S -Ultrasound
UVR -Ultraviolet radiation
V[edit | edit source]
VAS | Visual Analogue Scale |
VBI -Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
VC -Vital capacity
VEP -Visual evoked potential
VF -Ventricular fibrillation
VFT -Ventilatory function test
VHD -Valvular heart disease
vibs/vibes. -Vibrations
Vit. -Vitamin
Viz -namely
VS -Vital signs
VSD -Ventricular septal defect
W[edit | edit source]
WB -Weight bearing
W/C -Wheelchair
W/cm² -Watts per centimetre squared (physio)
Wee-FIM -Paediatric functional independence measure (physio)
WNL -Within normal limits
w/o -Without
4WF -Four-wheeled frame (physio)
2WF -Two-wheeled frame
Wt -Weight
wk. – week
WNL – within normal limits
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Y[edit | edit source]
y/o -Years old
yr/s -Year/Years
Z[edit | edit source]
ZF | Zimmer Frame |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_medical_abbreviations
- ↑ http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Publications/services/Hospitals/NHO_Abbreviations_Booklet.pdf
- ↑ Bottomley JM. Quick reference dictionary for physical therapy. Slack Incorporated; 2000.