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Abbreviation
abbreviation common on health records
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| VS | Vital Signs |
| T | Temperature |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| HR | Heart Rate |
| RR | Respiratory Rate |
| Ht | Height |
| Wt | Weight |
| BMI | Body Mass Index (measurement of body fat based on height and weight) |
| I/O | Intake /Output: the amount of fluids a patient has taken in ( by IV or mouth) and produced (usually just urine output) |
| Dx | diagnosis |