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Abbreviations
Used For Symptoms or Exam Findings
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOB | Shortness Of Breath |
| HEENT | Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat |
| PERRLA | Pupils are Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light and Accommodation |
| NAD | No Acute Distress (the patient does not display any intense symptoms) |
| CV | Cardiovascular |
| RRR | Regular Rate and Rhythm (description of a normal heart on exam) |
| CTA | Clear to Auscultation (description of normal-sounding lungs) |
| WDWN | Well Developed, Well Nourished (the patient is growing or has grown appropriately and does not appear to be malnourished) |
| A&O | Alert and Oriented (the patient can answer questions and is aware of what's going on) |
| WNL | Within Normal Limits |
| NOS | Not Otherwise Specified |
| NEC | Not Elsewhere Classified |