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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ALS | Advanced life support |
| Bl wk | Blood work |
| BMI | Body mass index, a measure of body fat |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| CPR | a life-saving technique that’s also called mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. |
| C-spine | Cervical spine |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate, a medical order indicating providers should not perform CPR. |
| ED/ER | Emergency department or emergency room |
| EKG | a way of monitoring the heart and testing for problems |
| HDL-C | “good” cholesterol. |
| HR | Heart rate |
| LDL-C | Bad cholesterol |
| Lytes | Electrolytes |
| NICU | a specialized unit that cares for premature infants |
| OR | Operating room |
| Pre-op | Preoperative |
| Psych | Refers to psychiatry or the psychiatric ward. |
| PT | Physical therapy |
| Rx | Prescription |
| Stat | immediately |