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Exam Findings
Symptoms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| HEENT | Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| PERRLA | Pupils; equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| NAD | No acute distress (no intense symptoms) |
| CV | Cardiovascular |
| RRR | Regular rate and rhythm (normal heart on exam) |
| CTA | Clear to auscultation (normal sounding lungs) |
| WDWN | Well developed, well nourished (as opposed to malnourished) |
| A&O | Alert and oriented |
| WNL | Within normal limits |
| NOS* (catch all for non-specific diagnosis {rash}) | Not otherwise specified |
| NEC* (catch all for non-specific diagnosis {rash}) | Not elsewhere classified |