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Abbreviations HUC
Abbreviations for HUC Next to last test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| PA & LAT CXR | Posterior(back) to anterior(front) and lateral(side) view chest x-ray |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| CT of C1 to L5 | Computerized tomography scan from first cervical vertebra to last lumbar vertebra |
| Lateral | Side view or away from middle |
| Proxium distal | closest to mid-line or medium |
| Front | anti or ventrical |
| Back | Posterial or dorsal |
| injection sites | Gluteus Maximus(buttocks), Vastus lateralis(thigh muscle), Deltoid(shoulder muscle), Rectus abdominus(abdomen), Sternocleidomastoid(neck Muscle) |
| Lumber Puncture | Needle puncture into the spinal canal to remove blood or fluid;looking for mentijitis |
| VER | Visual evoked response |
| AER | Auditory evoked response |
| BAER | Brainstem auditory evoked response |
| EEG | Electroencephalography - neurological test that measures the electrical signals the brain sends to body |
| Immunity before Purity | Adrenal Gland |
| Produces insulin | Pancreas |
| Produces thyroidian T3 or T4 | Isthmus |
| ECG/EKG | Electrocardiogram - a test to detect abnormal electric activity of the heart |
| Echo | Echolcardiogram- an exam to study structure and motion of heart |
| Holter Monitor | method of 24-hour continuous electrocardiogram to diagnose rhythm disturbances(wear this 24-hr) |
| U/A | Urinalysis- looking for infection |
| Cecum | Part of colon or large intestine |
| u | unit |
| iu | international unit |
| qd | every day |
| qod | every other day |
| MS & MS04 | morphine sulfate |
| MgS04 | Magnesium sulfate |
| What to do to prevent an error | "When in doubt, write it out" |
| abbreviation | a shortening of a word |
| symbol | a written sign or character that is used to represent a word. |
| tech | technician |
| cath | Catherter |
| cal or Kcal | Calorie |
| gen | general |
| BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
| IV | intravenous |
| US | Ultrasound |
| CABG | Coronary Artery Bypass Graft |
| stat | immediately |
| Most medical abbreviations comes from what root language? | latin |
| prn | as necessary or as needed |
| ad lib | freely, as desired |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| HUC or CHUC | Health Unit Coordinator or Certified Health Unit Coordinator |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| MD | medical doctor |
| PCT | patient care technician |
| RN | registered nurse |
| Tech | technician |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| asap | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| bid | 2 times a day |
| cont | continous |
| dc | discontinue or discharge |
| h, hr, hrs | hours |
| hs | bedtime or hours of sleep |
| midnoc or MN | midnight |
| min | minute |
| MR | may repeat |
| nec | necessary |
| pc | after meals |
| prn | as necessary |
| q | every |
| q day | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| rt | routine |
| stat | immediately |
| tid | 3 times a day |
| amb | ambulatory |
| BR | bedrest or bathroom depending on the facility |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| OOB | out of bed |
| act | activity |
| qpm | is not bedtime or hours of sleep |
| ax | axillary |
| axillary | arm pit |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CMS | circulation, motion sensation (medicare services) |
| I/O | intake/output |
| NVS | neurological vital signs |
| P | pulse |
| R | respiration |
| T | temp or temperature |
| VS | vital signs |
| wt | weight |
| HOB | head of bed |
| lt or l | left |
| rt or R | right |
| AE | antiembolism - blood clots, keeps circulation |
| cath | catheter |
| CBI | continuous bladder irrigation |
| drsg | dressing |
| irrig | irrigation |
| NG | nasogastric (nose to stomach) |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| st | straight |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breathe |
| TEDs | AE hose |
| TWE | tapwater enema |
| WMC | warm moist compress |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| cm | centimeter |
| gtts | drops |
| g, gm, G, Gm | grams |
| gr | grains 60 to 65 millograms |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| ml, mL | milliliter |
| cal or kcal | calorie |
| cl | clear |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| FF | force fluids |
| gen | general |
| liq | liquids |
| MN | midnight |
| NAS | no added salt |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| reg | regular |
| IM | intramuscular or into muscle (deltoid, glutitus |
| INT | intermittent |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| po | by mouth |
| subl | sublingual or under the tongue like nitro pill |
| subq, sc, or sq | subcutaneous like insulin or heparian |
| IV fluids | D/RL(dextrose Lactated ringers), D5W (dextrose 5%water), DW (dextrose/water), LR or RL(lactated ringers) |
| D/RL | Dextrose Lactated Ringers |
| D5W | Dextrose 5% Water |
| DW | dextrose/water |
| LR, RL | lactated ringers or ringers lactated |
| H202 | hydrogren peroxide |
| IV | intravenous |
| NS, NSS, S | normal saline |
| soln | solution |
| TKO | to keep open |
| KVO | Keep Veins Open |
| p with - on top of it | after |
| c with - on top of it | with |
| / | per |
| check mark | check |
| arrow pointing up | up |
| arrow pointing down | down |
| a triangle | change |
| @ | at |
| BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| I/O | Intake/Output |
| PCT | Patient Care Technician |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| OT | Occupational Theraphy |
| PT | Physical Theraphy |
| Kardex | a profile of all current physicians' orders for a patient. |
| medical staff | licensed physicians who have privileges to admit and attend to patients in the health care facility. |
| medical transcription | translating from oral to written(on paper or electronically) the record of a person's medical record history, diagnosis,prognosis, and outcome |
| physicians order sheet | a specific chart form used by the physician to record orders for the patient. |
| transcription | procedure involving activating or communicating theplan of care that the physician determines for the patient. |
| HIM | Health Information Management |
| MAR | Medication Administration Record |
| PRN | as necessary |
| STAT | immediately |
| T.O. | Telephone Order |
| V.O. | Verbal Order |
| Standing | Routine Orders |
| One time or short order sheet | some meds can only be given for 72 hours. once or for just a specified short amount of time |
| Kardex | profile of all current physicians orders for a patient. serves as one document where all orders are consolidated. |
| bacteriology | study of bacteria that causes disease |
| blood bank | dept of the laboratory (transfusion services) that is responsible for testing, preparing, providing blood and blood products |
| chemistry department | performs tests to determine chemical changes in body fluids |
| culture medium | special sustance that the specimen is place upon or in to allow bacteria to grow and multiply. |
| cytology | study of cells |
| donor services | dept of laboratory responsible for testing and collecting blood from donors. |
| hematology | study of blood cells, coagulation, and bleeding disorders |
| laboratory | dept that provides testing tohelp health care professional |
| microbiology | study of microscopic organism. |
| mycology | study of fungi that cause diseases |
| parasitology | study of parasites that causes diseases. |
| pathology | study of disease |
| point-of-care stations | area set up with basic laboratory testing equipment to provide test results quickly, where the patient is located. |
| serology department | dept responsible for the testing of specimens that produce a recordable reaction between an antibody and antigen |
| specimen collection dept | department that obtains and processes all the specimens that arrived in the laboratory for testing. (lab) |
| transport medium | a broad term used to describe what the specimen will be placed in to be sent to the lab |
| urinalysis dept | processes the tests requested on urine specimens |
| virology | study of viruses that cause disease. |
| AIDS | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
| AFB | Acid-Fast Bacilli (TB Culture) |
| Bili | Bilirubin (lacking yellow) |
| BS | Blood Sugar (FBS - Fasting Blood Sugar) |
| BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen (Kidney Studies) |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count (Blood Study) see hemoglobin |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal Fluid (high Fever) |
| Chol | Cholesterol (LDL & HDL) |
| LDL | Bad Cholesterol (Low-Density Lipoprotein) |
| HDL | Good Cholesterol (High-Density Lipoprotein) |
| Creat | Creatine |
| C & S | Culture and Sensitivity |
| Diff | Differential |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| HbA1c, HgbA1C | Gylcosylated Hemoglobin (Diabetes do this test) |
| Hgb | Hemoglobin |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| K | Potassium (Vitamin K - different drug) |
| Mg | Magnesium |
| Na | Sodium |
| NPO | Nothing By Mouth |
| RBC | Red Blood Count |
| TSH, T3, T4 | Test to assess your thyroid gland TSH-Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, T3- Triiodothyronine Resin Uptake, T-4 Thyroxine |
| U/A | Urinalysis |
| WBC | White Blood Count |
| Glucose Meter | meter to determine blood sugar level |
| Blood Samples | we just call lab, put in Bio hazard bag |
| FE, FEs04 | Iron |
| Hct | Hemotocrit |
| Hgb | Hemoglobin |
| Test for patient bleeding or on anticoagents | Prothrombin Time(PT), Partial Thromboplastin time (PTT), Fibrinogen Level(Fib), Platelet count (PLT CT, Clotting time, Thrombin clotting time (TCT) |
| contrast medium | dye or iodine-containing substance that is injected into body illuminate inner structure that are hard to see.appears solid on xray |
| Holter monitor | device that monitors heart activity throughout the course of the day. |
| CXR | Chest X-ray |
| ECG | Electrocardiogram |
| Echo | Echocardiogram |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| invasive | procedure in which a part of body is entered, such as an incision cutting requires consent form |
| HOH | Hard of Hearing |
| IV | Intravenous |
| IVP | Intravenous Pyelogram |
| l | left |
| MAR | Medication Administration Record |
| MRA | Magnetic Resonance Angiography |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| Preps | Preparation for an Examination |
| PROCTO | proctopscopy |
| Sigmoid | Sigmoidoscopy |
| UGI | Upper Gastrointestinal |
| W/C | Wheel chair |
| Transcribing a diagnostic exam order | When is exam performed, How is patient prepared, How is patient transported, Why is exam ordered, What dept performs the exam. |
| Exam Performed | which test can be done right away |
| Patient Prepared or prepped | may include diet change |
| cardiology | heart test |
| Cardiac catheterization | invasive procedure |
| Echocardiogram (Echo) | non-invasive exam |
| Electtrocardiogram | non-invasive exam |
| Holter monitor | monitors heart activity over 24 hrs where the patient were electrodes. |
| Telemetry | process of measuring and transmitting heart activity during hospitalization. |
| Read entire order | prioritize and check for incomplete or illegible orders |
| Prioritize Orders | what orders in order set need be transcribed first |
| Medication in order set, copy to pharmacy | cruicial that pharmacy receive the physician medication orders |
| Communicate the order to individual or departments | enter order for exam on paper requisition, send the requisition to dept and other facilities |
| Record on Kardex | track orders, done in pencil and update as changes occur, discontinue or add. |
| Record Medication on MAR | HUC responsible for writing medication on MAR |
| Check off each order as set is completed | Place a check mark |
| Reread and check all work for accuracy | multiply requests received by HUC |
| Sign off order with name, title, date, and time | HUC accountable for orders transcribed |
| AP | anterior to posterior, or front to back |
| Decubitus | a position assumed when lying down |
| Lat | lateral or side |
| Oblique view | slanting angle |
| CT | Computed tomography (CT) |
| DSA | Digital Subtraction angiogram |
| DVT | Digital Vascular Imaging |
| fluoroscopy | allow for visualization of arteriess |
| CT scan of abdomen | Computer tomography of the abdomen |
| BE, BaE | Barium enema (test to view the large intestine) |
| GB, OCG | Gallbladder, oral cholecystogram |
| KUB | Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder |
| mammogram | xray image of soft tissue of breast |
| Nuclear Medicine | radioactive |
| Ultrasound | use of high frequency sound to image internal structures |
| bolus | large, single amount given all at once |
| diet board | list of all depts patients and nutrition and meals ordered |
| enteral | by way of intestine or gastrointestinal tract(goes through mouth to get to digestive tract) |
| G-tube | Gastostomy tube - small plastic hose inserted in cut or incision in skin directly to stomach or small intestine |
| NG-tube | Nasogastric tube- tube inserted in nose and routed directly into stomach |
| parenteral | anything that bypass going thru mouth, IV or any injection |
| tube feeding | IV, food in liquid form given through a tube that is inserted in stomach |
| AS tol | as tolerated |
| cc | cubic centimeters or chief complaint |
| chol | cholesterol |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| K or KCL | potassium cholride |
| NaCl | Sodium Chloride (salt) |
| CDR | Commission Dietetic Registration |
| Dietitians task | teach and recommend food choices and guidelines for patients on restricted diets |
| nutrients | substance that provide body with energy and materials necessary for growth, maintenance of body tissues, proper cell functioning |
| regular diets, general diet or house diet | given to a balance, nutritional dies with no restrictions |
| Gen liq | General liquids |
| Therapeutic | means tending to improve or restore health. |
| Therapeutic diet | diet that modified to improve or treat specific conditions., ie over or under weight,diabetes |
| ADA | American Dietetic Association diet - decrease the need for diabetic medication, control weight by managign calories and carb |
| CHF | Congested Heart Failure |
| Fluid Restricted | diet that controls or monitors liquids |
| Calorie Controlled | may be ordered as a high-calorie or low calorie diet. |
| Low Sodium or Low Salt diet | Lo Na or low NA; Lo NaCL; NAS (no salt added); 2gm Na (two grams sodium); 3.5 gm Na(three point five grams sodium) |
| Pureed or blenderized | diet that breaks down the solid food into a liquid for ease of chewing/swalling(baby food) |
| Renal | diet for patient with kidney disease, restricts proten, sodium(NA), potassium(K) and phosphorus(P OR PHOS) |
| Special diets | Religious or cultural diets |
| Supplement diets | food or drink that is fortified with additional nutrients and vitamins like Sustacal and Ensure |
| cc means liquid form | True |
| parental | apart/away |
| diet board | to record patient diets, list of all of depts patients nutritrion and meals ordered |
| Dietary service & diet orders can be requested via computer entry system and paper requistion | True |
| Most diet orders are written as standing orders | True, they remain active or inplace until orders are written to change or discontinue |
| NAS diet | No Added Salt diet |
| activity | extent or level of body movement, function, or exercise |
| afebrile | refers to body temperature within normal limits |
| apical pulse | pulse taken over the chest in apex area ofheart |
| axillary | refers to arm pit |
| blood pressure | measure of pressure of blood sugar against wall of blood vessels |
| diastolic | bottom value in blood pressure reading |
| febrile | refers to elevated body temperature, not within normal range |
| Kardex | communication tool used by HUC to communicate nursing orders to nursing staff |
| neurological vital signs | signs used to assess the nervous system, inculde checking eye pupils for reaction |
| nursing care | attention and treatment provided to client by clinical staff |
| nursing care orders | orders written by the nurse |
| nursing judgment | thought process |
| palliative care | care given to patients near the end of life. diagnostic testing is stopped,most treatments are discontinued. |
| pulse | heart is beating |
| radial artery | artery located in wrist |
| respirations | rate at which breathing occurs |
| systolic | top value in blood pressure reading |
| tympanically | refers to ear, temperature taken by ear (tympanic) |
| vital signs | measurement of body's temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration |
| OOB | Out of Bed |
| NVS | Neurological Vital Signs |
| SSE | Soapsuds Enema |
| RR | Respiratory Rate |
| TWE | Tap Water Enema |
| UO | Urinary Output |
| TPR | Temperature, Pulse, Respiration |
| tol | tolerated |
| min | minutes |
| F | fahrenheit |
| D/c | discontinue |
| C | Celsius |
| CBR | complete Bed rest |
| Amb | Ambulatory |
| LOC | Level of consciousness |
| normal temperature average | 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius |
| orthostatic blood pressure | reading be taken on patient in a lying, sitting, or standing position. |
| Apical pulses | taken over chest in area of apex of heart using stethoscope. |
| rr | respiratory rate recorded as breaths per minute |
| P rate | Pulse rate recorded as beats per minute |
| 16 breaths per minute | average adult's respiration |
| 20 breaths a minute | average infants' respiration |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Neurological vital signs | checking the eye pupils for reaction to light, checking for Level of Consciousness (LOC) asking questions relating to time, place, and events. |
| Position orders | for patients comfort |
| log roll | roll used when turning the patient from side to side |
| Enema | relieves gas(flatus), remove stool due to constipation, as a preparation for surgery or an exam. TWE, SSE, Oil retention, fleets |
| Intravenous theraphy | provides nutrition, blood products, fluids, and medication to patient. |
| NG | nasogastric tube another type of suctioning, if patient need stomach emptied |
| Palliative care | providing pain relieff medications, nutritional supplements while at same time d/c alll diagnostic test and treatment, end of life. comfort care only no vital signs taken |
| foot cradle | keeps the bedclothes off the feet and legs |
| pressure mattress | reduces skin breakdown also called gaymar mattress |
| sheepskin | adds barrier between the bedclothes and the patient. reduces skin breakdown |
| BR | Bed Rest |
| CBR | Complete Bed Rest |
| apothecary | European term given to druggist, one who prepares or sell drugs |
| chemical name | chemical & molecular formula of a drug |
| generic name | common name given to drug by developer |
| metric | modern measurement system based on meter, kilogram, and decimal system |
| sliding scale | medication dose is written to be dependent on laboratory results |
| trade or brand name | name given to drug by the manufacturer or seller |
| ASA | aspirin |
| Aer | Aerosol |
| cap | capsule |
| chew | chewable |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| Conc | concentrate |
| CSA | Controlled Substance Act |
| CVC | Central Venous Catheter |
| D5 | Dextrose 5% |
| D5W | Dextrose 5% Water |
| DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration |
| dr | delayed release |
| dr | dram |
| drsg | dressings |
| effrv | Effervescent |
| elcon | Electronically Controlled |
| er | extended Release |
| g, gm, | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gran | granule |
| gtt | drop |
| H | Hypodermic |
| h, hr | hour, |
| HA or Hyperal | Hyperalimentation |
| Hep loc | Heparin Lock |
| hs | hour of sleep or bedtime |
| ID | Intradermal |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| imp | implant |
| inj | injection |
| INT | Intermittent IV needle |
| IVPB | Intravenous piggyback |
| L, l | liter |
| loz | lozenge |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| met | metered |
| mg | milligram |
| ml | milliliter |
| MOM | Milk of Magnesia |
| NaCl | Sodium Chloride (saline) |
| NF | National Formulary |
| NS | Normal Saline |
| NSAID | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug |
| oz | ounce |
| PCA | Patient-controlled analgesia |
| PDR | Physician's Desk Reference |
| PICC | Peripherpherally Inserted Central Catheter |
| po | oral, or by mouth |
| prn | as necessary |
| pwd | powder |
| subling,subl | sublingual |
| susp | suspension |
| supp | suppository |
| tab | tablet |
| Tpn | Total Parenteral Nutrition |
| USP | United States Pharmacopeia |
| VAD | Vascular Access Device |
| Oz and cc | apothecary means ounces; and cc means in metric |
| (gr) xv | means 15 grains |
| apothecary symbols | gr for grain, dr for dram, and oz for ounce |
| cap er | capsule extended release |
| Aer met | Aerosol metered |
| oint | ointment |
| tab dr | tablet delayed release |
| common unit of measurement for weight | gram, liter, or cubic centimeter.Q12hr |
| Q12hr | Every 12 hours |
| elix | elixir |
| o.u. | both eyes |
| o.s. | left eye |
| O.d. | right eye |
| p.r. | per rectum or rectally |
| A.D. or A.R. | Right Ear |
| A.S. or A.L. | Left Ear |
| A.U. | Both ears |
| NJ | nasojejunal tube |
| noct | night |
| et | and |
| ss | one half |
| aq or H2) | water |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| s with line over it | without |
| c with a line over it | with |
| p with line over it | after |
| a with line over it | before |
| 3 teaspoon | equals 5 ml |
| 3 tablespoon | equals 15 ml |
| 1 gram | equals 1000mg |
| 1 kiliogram | equals 1000 grams |
| 1 milliliter | equals 1 cc and 0.001L |
| 1 cc | equals 1 ML and 0.001L |
| 1 liter | equals 1000ml |
| 1 tablespoon | equals 15cc |
| 30cc | equals 1 ounce |
| gr i | equals 60 or 65 mg |
| NKDA | No known Drug Allergies |
| NHO | Notify House Officer |
| SBP | Systolic Blood Pressure |
| TCDB | Turn, cough, deep breath |
| DBP | Diastolic Blood Pressure |
| ETOH | Alcohol |
| IP | inpatient |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure |
| IU | International unit |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IUP | intrauterine pregnancy |
| IVF | intravenous fluids |
| IVR | intravenous rate |
| K+level | Potassium Level |
| KO | keep open |
| L.A. | long acting |
| LAS | label as such |
| LDH | lactodehydrogenase |
| LE | lupus Erythematosus |
| LFT | liver function test |
| LOA | leave of absence |
| LOC | laxative of choice |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| lytes | Electrolytes |
| M & M enema | milk and molasses enema |
| Mcg or mcg | Micrograms |
| meds | medications |
| MI | Myocardial Infraction (heart attack) |
| mm | millimeter |
| ml | milliliter |
| MN, mn, NOC | midnight |
| N, NL | normal |
| narc | narcotics |
| N.B. | note well, take notice |
| NBN | Newborn nursey |
| NC | nasal cannula |
| NDC | national Drug Code |
| NF | National Formulary |
| NH | nursing home |
| NICU | newborn intensive care unit |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKMA | no known medication allergy |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| nst | not sent |
| n/v | nausea and vomiting |
| O | pint |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OD | overdose |
| oint | ointment |
| OJ | Orange Juice |
| OOB | Out of Bed |
| OP | outpatient |
| opth | ophthalmic |
| OR | operating room |
| P or p | after, per |
| P.A. | prolonged action or Physician Assistance |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CDS | controlled drug substance |
| CICU | coronary intensive care unit |
| CLD or CL diet | clear liquid diet |
| cond | condition |
| cont | continous |
| C section | Cesarean section |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident or stoke |
| CXR | Chest Xray |
| cysto | cystoscopy |
| D.A. | delayed action |
| decub | decubitus, xray or bedsore |
| dig | digoxin |
| dig level | digoxin Blood level |
| DNI | Do not Intubate |
| DNR | Do not Resusciate |
| DR | Delivery |
| DS | Double Strength |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| E.C. | enteric coated |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| Fi02 | frequency of inspired air |
| FS | floor stock |
| FTT | failure to thrive |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Fx | fracture |
| f(x) | function |
| GFR | glomerular filtration rate |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecology |
| H.A. or HA | headache |
| HCL | hydrochloride |
| HCVD | hypertensive cardiovascular disease |
| HEENT | head, eye, ear, nose, throat |
| hep lock or H.L. | heparin lock |
| Hg | mercury |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| H.O. | house officer |
| H.R. | heart rate |
| Hx | history |
| Hyperal | hyperalimentation |
| ICN | intensive care nursery |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| gluc | glucose |
| IV sites | Intraderma, Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular |