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CLINICAL CARE - Common Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AMA | Against medical advice |
| ANED | Alive, no evidence of disease |
| A/P | Anterior/Posterior |
| ARDS | Acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| BID | Twice a day |
| Bx | Biopsy |
| Cal | Calorie |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | Chest pain |
| CPE | Complete physical exam |
| CXR | Chest x-ray |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| EKG/ECG | Electrocardiogram |
| ER | Emergency room |
| HBP | High blood pressure |
| H/O | History of |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| IV | Intravenous |
| NSA | No specific abnormality |
| NYD | Not yet diagnosed |
| O2 sat | Oxygen saturation |
| PE | Pulmonary embolism |
| PED | Pediatrics |
| PH | Past history |
| PTA | Prior to admission |
| Rx | Prescription, therapy |
| SH | Social history |
| Sob | Shortness of breath |
| Sx | Symptoms |
| Tx | Treatment |
| Vs | Vital signs |
| W/u | Workup |