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Abbreviations #8
Term | Definition |
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sl | sublingually |
SLE | systemic lupus erythematosis |
SLP | speech language pathologist |
sm. | small |
SNAFU | situation normal, all fouled up |
SNF | skilled nursing facility |
spec. | specimen |
SOB | shortness of breath |
SNS | somatic nervous system |
SP | Standard Precautions |
S.P.D. | Supply, Processing and Distribution |
S & S, S/S | signs and symptoms |
SSE | soaps suds enema |
ST | standard, speech therapy |
staph | staphylococcus |
STAT/stat | immediately |
Std prec | Standard Precautions |
STDs | sexually-transmitted diseases |
STIs | sexually-transmitted infection |
strep | streptococcus |
supp. | suppository |
surg. | surgery |
T | temperature |
TB | tuberculosis |
tbsp. | tablespoon |
T, C, DB | turn, cough, deep breathe |
temp | temperature |
THR | total hip replacement |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
t.i.d./tid | three times a day |
TKR | total knee replacement |
TLC | tender loving care |
TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
T.P.R. | temperature, pulse and respiration |
trach. | tracheostomy |
tsp. | teaspoon |
TWE | tap water enema |
Tx/tx | traction, treatment |
U/A, u/a | urinalysis |
UE | upper extremity |
UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
unk | unknown |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
US | ultrasound |
USA | unstable angina |
USDA | United States Department of Agriculture |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
vag. | vaginal |
VAP | ventilator-acquired pneumonia |
VD | veneral disease |
VRE | vancomycin-resistant enterococcus |
VS/vs | vital signs |
W/A, WA | while awake |
WBC | white blood cell/ count |
w/c | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limits |
wt. | weight |
yr. | year |