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Career Step ER Language Workshop
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04/26/2014
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Term
alk phos/alk P-tase
 Definition
alkaline phosphatase
Term
ambo
 Definition
transporting ambulance
Term
Ambu
 Definition
ambu bag, manual resuscitative device
Term
appy
 Definition
appendectomy
Term
bagging
 Definition
artificial respiration performed with a respirator bag, such as an ambu bag
Term
bag/banana bag
 Definition
bag of IV fluids given to alcoholics or patients with nutritional deficiencies or chemical imbalances; named because of its yellow color, it contains multivitamins, folate, thiamine, and sugar
Term
bicarb
 Definition
bicarbonate
Term
bili
 Definition
bilirubin
Term
Binky test
 Definition
ability of an infant to evidence basic stability and an interest in "the important things in life" by placidly sucking on a binky
Term
bleed
 Definition
hemorrhage
Term
champagne tap
 Definition
clear tap; no blood
Term
chem dep
 Definition
chemical dependency
Term
crit
 Definition
hematocrit
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eos
 Definition
eosinophils
Term
epi
 Definition
epinephrine
Term
epi sick
 Definition
pale, green, nauseous, chest-pounding, tachycardic appearance of patient who has received aggressive subcutaneous epinephrine therapy for anaphylaxis or status asthmaticus
Term
epis
 Definition
epithelial cells
Term
four H's
 Definition
hypoxemia, hypoglycemia, hypovolemia, and high bladder
Term
gorked
 Definition
obtunded or not alert, either acutely or chronically
Term
HOD
 Definition
heroin overdose
Term
hypo
 Definition
hypodermic injection
Term
lac
 Definition
laceration
Term
lap coly
 Definition
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Term
leuks
 Definition
leukocytes
Term
lido
 Definition
lidocaine
Term
lytes
 Definition
electrolytes
Term
mag
 Definition
magnesium
Term
monos
 Definition
monocytes
Term
neuts
 Definition
neutrophils
Term
nitro paste
 Definition
Nitrol, nitroglycerin paste
Term
perfed appy
 Definition
ruptured appendix
Term
quant beta/Q-beta
 Definition
quantitative beta HCG
Term
rule of 9's
 Definition
for assessing percentage of body surface burned
Term
satting/sat
 Definition
oxygen saturation
Term
sed rate
 Definition
sedimentation rate
Term
serum/urine ozm(s)
 Definition
serum/urine osmolality/osmolalities (lab)
Term
stepdown unit
 Definition
a monitored setting, not as intense as any type of ICU
Term
sux/sucks
 Definition
succinylcholine
Term
Tee-3/TN-3/Ty-3
 Definition
Tylenol No. 3
Term
tox
 Definition
toxicology
Term
traked
 Definition
endotracheally intubated
Term
triple A
 Definition
abdominal aortic aneurysm, AAA
Term
tweak score
 Definition
scale for assessing alcoholism dependence
Term
vitamin H
 Definition
ER short form for Haldol
Term
AAA
 Definition
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Term
ABCs
 Definition
airway, breathing, circulation
Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gas
Term
ABW
 Definition
adjusted body weight
Term
ACLS
 Definition
advanced cardiac life support
Term
AEIOU TIPS
 Definition
a mnemonic for altered mental status check
Term
ALS
 Definition
advanced life support
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
amp
 Definition
ampule
Term
AO X3
 Definition
alert and oriented X 3
Term
ATLS
 Definition
advanced trauma life support
Term
BF
 Definition
black female
Term
BLS
 Definition
basic life support
Term
BM
 Definition
black male/bowel movement
Term
BMI
 Definition
body mass index
Term
BSA
 Definition
body surface area
Term
BVM
 Definition
bag-valve-mask
Term
CAPD
 Definition
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Term
CCU
 Definition
coronary care unit
Term
CID
 Definition
cervical immobilization device
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
D5 or D5W
 Definition
dextrose in a 5% normal saline solution
Term
DNI
 Definition
do not intubate
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
DOA
 Definition
dead on arrival
Term
ECC
 Definition
emergency cardiac care
Term
EMS
 Definition
emergency medical service
Term
EMT
 Definition
emergency medical technician
Term
ESR
 Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ETA
 Definition
estimated time of arrival
Term
FACEP
 Definition
Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians
Term
FDIU
 Definition
fetal death in utero
Term
FHT
 Definition
fetal heart tone
Term
FOOSH
 Definition
fall onto outstretched hand
Term
GCS
 Definition
Glasgow Coma Scale
Term
GSW
 Definition
gunshot wound
Term
HF
 Definition
Hispanic female
Term
HM
 Definition
Hispanic male
Term
IABP
 Definition
intraaortic balloon pump
Term
IBW
 Definition
ideal body weight
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IO
 Definition
intraosseous
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVDA
 Definition
intravenous drug abuser
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IVP
 Definition
intravenous push
Term
JONES
 Definition
a mnemonic for assessment of rheumatic fever
Term
LMA
 Definition
laryngeal mask airway
Term
LOC
 Definition
loss of consciousness
Term
LR
 Definition
lactated Ringer
Term
LWBS
 Definition
left without being seen
Term
M&M
 Definition
morbidity and mortality
Term
MVA
 Definition
motor vehicle accident
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric (tube)
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
OD
 Definition
overdose
Term
OPQRST
 Definition
a mnemonic for pain evaluation
Term
PALS
 Definition
pediatric advanced life support
Term
PQRST
 Definition
a mnemonic to quickly evaluate chest pain
Term
RRR
 Definition
regular rate and rhythm
Term
TTP
 Definition
trauma transport protocol
Term
WD
 Definition
withdrawal
Term
WF
 Definition
white female
Term
WM
 Definition
white male
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WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
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WNR
 Definition
within normal range
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WO
 Definition
weeks old
Term
WOB
 Definition
work of breathing
Term
WX
 Definition
wound of exit
Term
XKO
 Definition
not knocked out
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XRT
 Definition
radiation therapy
Term
Y/N
 Definition
yes/no
Term
YO
 Definition
years old
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