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Common Hospital Abbreviations
shorthand abbreviations for use in hospitals
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01/31/2011

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Term
@
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

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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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