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a/w |
Associated with |
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AAA |
Abdominal aortic aneurysm |
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ABG |
Arterial blood gas |
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ABI |
Ankle-brachial index |
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abnl |
Abnormal |
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abnlty |
Abnormality |
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abx |
Antibiotics |
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ACE-I/ |
Angiotensin-converting |
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ACEI |
enzyme inhibitor |
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ACS |
Acute coronary syndrome |
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ADH |
Antidiuretic hormone |
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ADHD |
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder |
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AED |
Antiepileptic drug |
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AF |
Atrial fibrillation |
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AFL |
Atrial flutter |
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AG |
Aminoglycoside |
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AGE |
Arterial gas embolism |
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AI |
Aortic insufficiency |
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AIDS |
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
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AIVR |
Accelerated idioventricular rhythm |
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AKD |
Acute kidney disease |
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AKI |
Acute kidney injury |
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ALI |
Acute lung injury |
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ALT |
Alanine transaminase |
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AMS |
Acute mountain sickness |
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ANC |
Absolute neutrophil count |
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APAP |
Acetaminophen |
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ARB |
Angiotensin receptor blocker |
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ARDS |
Acute respiratory distress syndrome |
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ARF |
Acute renal failure |
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AS |
Aortic stenosis |
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ASD |
Atrial septal defect |
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AST |
Aspartate aminotransferase |
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AT |
Atrial tachycardia |
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ATN |
Acute tubular necrosis |
|
AVA |
Aortic valve area |
|
AVM |
Arteriovenous malformation |
|
AVNRT |
AV node re-entrant tachycardia |
|
AVR |
Aortic valve replacement |
|
AVRT |
AV reciprocating tachycardia |
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BAL |
Blood alcohol level |
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bB |
Beta-blocker |
|
BBB |
Bundle branch block |
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b/c |
Because |
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BiPAP |
Bilevel positive airway pressure |
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BMP |
Basic metabolic panel |
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BP |
Blood pressure |
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BPH |
Benign prostatic hyperplasia |
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BPPV |
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo |
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BVM |
Bag-valve mask |
|
b/w |
Between |
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BZD |
Benzodiazepines |
|
c/w |
Compared with |
|
CABG |
Coronary artery bypass graft |
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CAD |
Coronary artery disease |
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CAP |
Community-acquired pneumonia |
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CBC |
Complete blood count |
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CBD |
Common bile duct |
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CCB |
Calcium channel blocker |
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CCU |
Coronary care unit |
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CHF |
Congestive heart failure |
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CI |
Contraindication |
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CKD |
Chronic kidney disease |
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CMP |
Cardiomyopathy |
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CN |
Cranial nerve |
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CNS |
Central nervous system |
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c/o |
Complains of |
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CO |
Carbon monoxide, cardiac output |
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CO2 |
Carbon dioxide |
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COPD |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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CP |
Chest pain |
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CPAP |
Continuous positive airway pressure |
|
CPK |
Creatine phosphokinase |
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CPP |
Cerebral perfusion pressure |
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Cr |
Creatinine |
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CRP |
C-reactive protein |
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CSF |
Cerebrospinal fluid |
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CT |
Computed tomography |
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CTA |
Computed tomography angiography |
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CTH |
Chronic tension headache |
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cTn |
Cardiac troponin |
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CTV |
Computed tomography venography |
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CVA |
Cerebral vascular accident |
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cx |
Complications |
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CXR |
Chest x-ray |
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d |
Day(s) |
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DAI |
Diffuse axonal injury |
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DBP |
Diastolic blood pressure |
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d/c |
Discharge |
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DCS |
Decompression sickness |
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DDx |
Differential diagnosis |
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DI |
Diabetes insipidus |
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DIC |
Disseminated intravascular coagulation |
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DKA |
Diabetic ketoacidosis |
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DL |
Direct laryngoscopy |
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DOE |
Dyspnea on exertion |
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DP |
Dorsalis pedis |
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DPL |
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage |
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DTR |
Deep tendon reflex |
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DUB |
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
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DVT |
Deep vein thrombosis |
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Dx |
Diagnosis |
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Dysfxn |
Dysfunction |
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dz |
Disease |
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EBV |
Epstein–Barr virus |
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e/o |
Evidence of |
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ED |
Emergency Department |
|
EDH |
Epidural hemorrhage |
|
EGD |
Extraglottic disorder |
|
EF |
Ejection fraction |
|
EMS |
Electrical muscle stimulation |
|
EP |
Electrophysiologist |
|
ERCP |
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
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esp |
Especially |
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ESR |
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
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EtOH |
Ethanol |
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ETT |
Endotracheal tube |
|
eval |
Evaluation |
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FB |
Foreign body |
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FFP |
Fresh frozen plasma |
|
FH |
Family history |
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FHH |
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia |
|
FSG |
Fingerstick glucose |
|
FTT |
Failure to thrive |
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f/u |
Follow-up |
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FUO |
Fever of unknown origin |
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G6PD |
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase |
|
GC |
Gonococcal |
|
GCS |
Glasgow coma scale |
|
GERD |
Gastroesophageal reflux |
|
GI |
Gastrointestinal |
|
GIB |
Gastrointestinal bleeding |
|
GSW |
Gunshot wound |
|
GVHD |
Graft versus host disease |
|
HA |
Headache |
|
HACE |
High altitude cerebral edema |
|
HAPE |
High altitude pulmonary edema |
|
HCAP |
Health-care associated pneumonia |
|
HD |
Hemodialysis, hemodynamically |
|
HHS |
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state |
|
HI |
Homicidal ideation |
|
HIDA |
Hydroxy iminodiacetic acid |
|
HIT |
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia |
|
HK |
Hypokinesis |
|
HL |
Hyperlipidemia |
|
h |
Hour(s) |
|
HOB |
Head of bed |
|
h/o |
History of |
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HR |
Heart rate |
|
HRUS |
High-resolution ultrasound |
|
HSP |
Henoch–Schönlein purpura |
|
HSV |
Herpes simplex virus |
|
HTN |
Hypertension |
|
HUS |
Hemolytic uremic syndrome |
|
hx |
History |
|
IABP |
Intra-aortic balloon pump |
|
IBD |
Inflammatory bowel disease |
|
ICH |
Intracranial hemorrhage |
|
ICP |
Intracranial pressure |
|
IFA |
Immunofluorescence antibody |
|
I&D |
Incision and drainage |
|
ILD |
Interstitial lung disease |
|
inpt |
inpatient |
|
INR |
International normalized ratio |
|
IO |
Intraosseous |
|
IR |
Interventional radiology |
|
ITP |
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura |
|
IVDA |
Intravenous drug abuse |
|
IVDU |
Intravenous drug use |
|
IVIG |
Intravenous immunoglobulin |
|
JVD |
Jugular venous distension |
|
JVP |
Jugular venous pressure |
|
L |
Left |
|
LAD |
Lymphadenopathy, Left-axis deviation |
|
LAE |
Left atrial enlargement |
|
LAFB |
Left anterior fascicular block |
|
LBBB |
Left bundle branch block |
|
LDH |
Lactate dehydrogenase |
|
LE |
Lower extremity |
|
LFT |
Liver function test |
|
LGIB |
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding |
|
LLL |
Left lower lobe |
|
LLQ |
Left lower quadrant |
|
LMN |
Lower motor neuron |
|
LMP |
Last menstrual period |
|
LOC |
Loss of consciousness |
|
LP |
Lumbar puncture |
|
LPFB |
Left posterior fascicular block |
|
LV |
Left ventricle |
|
LVAD |
Left ventricular assist device |
|
LVH |
Left ventricular hypertrophy |
|
MAHA |
Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia |
|
MAP |
Mean arterial pressure |
|
MAT |
Multifocal atrial tachycardia |
|
MCP |
Metacarpophalangeal |
|
MDR |
Multiple drug resistance |
|
MH |
Malignant hyperthermia |
|
MI |
Myocardial infarction |
|
min |
Minute(s) |
|
MM |
Mucous membrane |
|
mod |
Moderate |
|
mo |
Month(s) |
|
MR |
Mitral regurgitation |
|
MRA |
Magnetic resonance angiography |
|
MRI |
Magnetic resonance imaging |
|
MRSA |
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
|
MRV |
Magnetic resonance venography |
|
MS |
Mitral stenosis |
|
MV |
Mitral valve |
|
MVC |
Motor vehicle collision |
|
MVP |
Mitral valve prolapsed |
|
NEC |
Necrotizing enterocolitis |
|
neg |
Negative |
|
NIF |
Negative inspiratory force |
|
NIV |
Noninvasive ventilation |
|
nl |
Normal |
|
NMS |
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome |
|
NPJT |
Nonparoxysmal junctional tachycardia |
|
NPV |
Negative predictive value |
|
NRB |
Non-rebreather |
|
NSAID |
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
|
NSTEMI |
Non-ST-elevation MI |
|
NSTV |
Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia |
|
NTG |
Nitroglycerin |
|
N/V |
Nausea/vomiting |
|
O2 |
Oxygen |
|
OA |
Osteoarthritis |
|
OCP |
Oral contraceptive pill |
|
OE |
Otitis externa |
|
OM |
Otitis media |
|
OMFS |
Oral and maxillofacial surgery |
|
OR |
Operating room |
|
ORIF |
Open reduction and internal fixation |
|
OSA |
Obstructive sleep apnea |
|
OTC |
Over-the-counter |
|
outpt(s) |
Outpatient(s) |
|
o/w |
Otherwise |
|
PAN |
Polyarteritis nodosa |
|
PCI |
Percutaneous coronary intervention |
|
PCKD |
Polycystic kidney disease |
|
PCN |
Penicillin |
|
PCOS |
Polycystic ovary syndrome |
|
PCP |
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, primary care physician |
|
PCR |
Polymerase chain reaction |
|
PDA |
Patent ductus arteriosus |
|
PE |
Pulmonary embolism |
|
PEEP |
Positive end-expiratory pressure |
|
PEFR |
Peak expiratory flow rate |
|
PHT |
Pulmonary hypertension |
|
PID |
Pelvic inflammatory disease |
|
pl |
Pleural |
|
PLT |
Platelet |
|
PM |
Pacemaker |
|
PMH |
Past medical history |
|
PMV |
Percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty |
|
PNA |
Pneumonia |
|
PND |
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
|
PostTP |
Posttest probability |
|
PPM |
Permanent pacemaker |
|
PPV |
Positive predictive value, positive pressure ventilation |
|
PQRST |
Palliation, quality, radiation, severity, timing |
|
PRBC |
Packed red blood cell |
|
PreTP |
Pretest probability |
|
PRWP |
Poor R-wave progression |
|
PS |
Pulmonary stenosis |
|
pt(s) |
Patient(s) |
|
PT |
Prothrombin time, Posterior tibialis |
|
PTX |
Pneumothorax |
|
PUD |
Peptic ulcer disease |
|
p/w |
Presents with |
|
Qw |
Q wave |
|
R |
Right |
|
RBBB |
Right bundle branch block |
|
RF |
Risk factor |
|
r/o |
Rule out |
|
RAD |
Right axis deviation |
|
RAE |
Right atrial enlargement |
|
RLQ |
Right lower quadrant |
|
RMSF |
Rocky Mountain spotted fever |
|
ROS |
Review of systems |
|
ROSC |
Return of spontaneous circulation |
|
RR |
Respiratory rate |
|
RSI |
Rapid sequence intubation |
|
RSV |
Respiratory syncytial virus |
|
RUG |
Retrograde urethrogram |
|
RUQ |
Right upper quadrant |
|
RV |
Right ventricle |
|
RVH |
Right ventricular hypertrophy |
|
RVOT |
Right ventricular outflow tract |
|
rxn |
Reaction |
|
SAH |
Subarachnoid hemorrhage |
|
SBE |
Subacute bacterial endocarditis |
|
SBO |
Small bowel obstruction |
|
SBP |
Systolic blood pressure |
|
SCD |
Sickle cell disease |
|
SCFE |
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis |
|
SCM |
Sternocleidomastoid |
|
SDH |
Subdural hemorrhage |
|
sec |
Second(s) |
|
sens |
Sensitive, Sensitivity |
|
SFV |
Superficial femoral vein |
|
SI |
Suicidal ideation |
|
SIRS |
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome |
|
SJS |
Stevens–Johnson syndrome |
|
SMA |
Superior mesenteric artery |
|
SOB |
Shortness of breath |
|
spec |
Specific, Specificity |
|
SS |
Serotonin syndrome |
|
SSRI |
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
|
SSSS |
Staphylococcal scalded skin |
|
ST |
Sinus tachycardia |
|
STD |
Sexually transmitted disease |
|
STEMI |
ST-segment elevation MI |
|
ST-T |
ST-segment-T wave |
|
SVT |
Supraventricular tachycardia |
|
sxs |
Symptoms |
|
sz |
Seizure |
|
TB |
Tuberculosis |
|
TBI |
Traumatic brain injury |
|
TCA |
Tricyclic antidepressants |
|
TCP |
Thrombocytopenia |
|
TEE |
Transesophageal echocardiogram |
|
Tele |
Telemetry |
|
TEN |
Toxic epidermal necrolysis |
|
TIA |
Transient ischemic attack |
|
TM |
Tympanic membrane |
|
TMJ |
Temporomandibular joint |
|
TOA |
Tubo-ovarian abscess |
|
tox |
toxicity |
|
TSS |
Toxic shock syndrome |
|
TTE |
Transthoracic echocardiogram |
|
TTP |
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
|
TWI |
T-wave inversion |
|
tx |
Treatment |
|
UA |
Urine analysis, Unstable angina |
|
UAG |
Urinary anion gap |
|
Ucx |
Urine culture |
|
UGIB |
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding |
|
UMN |
Upper motor neuron |
|
UOP |
Urinary output |
|
UPJ |
Urinary pelvic junction |
|
URI |
Upper respiratory infection |
|
u/s |
Ultrasound |
|
UTI |
Urinary tract infection |
|
VBG |
Venous blood gas |
|
V/D |
Vomiting/diarrhea |
|
VL |
Video laryngoscopy |
|
VS |
Vital signs |
|
VSD |
Ventricular septal defect |
|
VT |
Tidal volume |
|
vWD |
von Willebrand’s disease |
|
vWF |
von Willebrand’s factor |
|
VZV |
Varicella zoster virus |
|
w/ |
With |
|
WCT |
Wide-complex tachycardia |
|
wk |
Week(s) |
|
w/i |
Within |
|
w/o |
Without |
|
WPW |
Wolff–Parkinson–White Syndrome |
|
w/u |
Workup |
|
XRT |
Radiation therapy |
|
yr |
Year(s) |
|
y/o |
Year old |
|
Δ |
Change |
|
DMS |
Altered mental status |