Commonly Used Abbreviations and Symbols - LSU Health New Orleans

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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
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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
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