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S/SX — signs and symptoms
W/CM2 — watts per centimeter square
CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CF — Cystic Fibrosis
HEENT — head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
TTWB — Toe Touch Weight Bearing
HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
DM — Diabetes mellitus
AMB — Ambulate
DOB — Date Of Birth
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
ECG — Electrocardiogram
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
TX — Treatment (medical)
LMNL — Lower Motor Neuron Lesion
ROM — Range Of Motion
R/O — Rule Out
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
E STIM — electrical stimulation
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
BPM — Beats Per Minute
CBC — Complete Blood Count
H/A — Headache
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
IV — Intravenous
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
THR — Total Hip Replacement
YR — Years old
GI — Gastrointestinal
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
CNS — Central Nervous System
FX — Fracture
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
S/P — Status Post
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
BP — Blood Pressure
DEPT — Department
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
ADL — activity of daily living
DX — Diagnosis
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
ER — Emergency Room
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
CV — Cardiovascular
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate

UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
CM — Centimeter
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
TB — Tuberculosis
PMH — Past Medical History
MIN — Minute
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
RESP — Respiratory
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
PT — Physical Therapy
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
HS — At bedtime
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
OT — Occupational Therapy
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
HGB — Hemoglobin
MD — Doctor of Medicine
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
@ — at
IM — Intramuscular
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
IADL — Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
WT — Weight
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
RROM — Resistive Range of Motion
AMA — Against Medical Advice
ED — Emergency Department
CONT — Continue
PMHX — Past Medical History
CC — Cubic Centimeter
WFL — Within Functional Limits
BILAT — Bilateral
AAROM — Active Assistive Range of Motion
HCT — Hematocrit
HR — Hour

Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
HX — History
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
I&O — Intake & Output
D/C — Discontinue
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
NEG — NEGative
EMG — Electromyogram
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
LOS — Length of Stay
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
YR — Year
BOS — Base of Support
C/O — Complains Of
GSW — GunShot Wound
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
IMP — Impression
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
RN — Registered Nurse
PO — By Mouth
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
VOL — Volume
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
CPM — Continuous Passive Motion
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
OOB — Out of Bed
SOB — Short of breath
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
LAT — Lateral
PTB — Patellar Tendon Bearing
INF — Inferior
CO — Cardiac Output
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
ADM — Admission
HTN — Hypertension
MI — Myocardial Infarction
FIM SCORE — functional independence level
RR — Respiratory Rate
BID — Twice A Day
EVAL — evaluation
HR — Heart Rate
POST — Posterior
IFC — Interferential Current Therapy

HOB — Head of Bed
AROME — Active Range of Motion Exercise
ANS — Autonomic Nervous System
ECF — Extended Care Facility
GHJ — Glenohumeral Joint
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
H/O — History of
FBS — fasting blood sugar
TAB — Tablet
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
BED MOB — bed mobility
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
ANT — Anterior
TIW — Three Times Per Week
CA — Carcinoma
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
DO — Doctor of Osteopathy
L — Left
UE — Upper Extremity
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
BUE — Both Upper Extremities
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
LBP — Low Back Pain
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
THER EX — therapeutic exercise
PC — After Meals
QD — quaque die (every day)
A — Artery
VC — verbal cues
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
Y/O — years old
OR — Operating Room
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
FH — Family History
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
OTR — Registered Occupational Therapist
RX — Treatment
LE — Lower Extremity
NG — Nasogastric
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
RX — prescriptions
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
US — Ultrasound
OD — Once Daily

LP — Lumbar Puncture
AROM — Active Range Of Motion
PREP — Preparation
POMR — Problem Orientated Medical Record
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
CXR — Chest X-Ray
CP — Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey
VS — vital signs
WBC — White blood cells
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
IE — Initial Evaluation
WK — Week
PTA — Prior To Admission
GYN — Gynecology
NOC — night, at night
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
LLQ — left lower quadrant
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
OP — Outpatient
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
A — Assessment
BS — Bowel Sounds
MEDS — Medication
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
ASA — A Standard Aspirin
PNF — Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
EXT — Extension Shelf
CA — Cancer
A-V — ArterioVenous
POS — Positive
BLE — Both Lower Extremities
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
WNL — Will Not Listen
BM — Bowel Movement
C/C — chief complaint
PT — Patient
D/C — Discharge
INV — inversion
ASA — Aspirin Sensitive Asthma
ACJ — Acromioclavicular Joint
MS — Mitral Stenosis
PE — pulmonary embolus
KCAL — kilocalories
EX — Exercise
KAFO — Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis

LCL — Lateral Collateral Ligament
ASSIST — Assistance Support & Self-help In Surviving Trauma
NN — nerve
RX — intervention plan
PSIS — Posterior Superior Iliac Spine
UA — Urine Analysis
IS — incentive spirometer, incentive spirometry
RD — Registered Dietitian
FLEX — flexion
NWB — non-weight bearing
STG — Short Term Goal
AM — After Morning
HEP — Home Exercise Program
AE — Above Elbow
SED — Suberythemal Dose
X — Times
EXT — Extension File
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
LMN — Lower Motor Neuron
SBQC — Small Base Quad Cane
RX — Therapy
AP — Anterior-posterior
SX — syndrome X
UMN — Upper Motor Neuron
VD — Venereal Disease
P — after
AK — Above Knee
AJ — Ankle Jerk
CAT — Cataract
MCL — Medial Collateral Ligament
CHI — Closed Head Injury
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
OB — obstetrics
POSS — Possible
VO — Voice Order
HKAFO — Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot-Orthosis
SACH — Solid Ankle Cushion Heel
ROT — Rotation
PROME — Passive Range of Motion Exercise
RICE — rest,ice,compression,elevation
I — Independent
PTA — Physical Therapy Assistant
AIIS — Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine
PRE-OP — before operation
HEMI — hemiparesis
BR — Bedrest
RT — Respiratory Therapy
SUP — Superior
ABD — abduction

GB — gall-bladder
BE — Below Elbow
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
HVGS — high voltage galvantic stimulation
CWI — Crutch Walking Instructions
MED — Minimal Erythemal Dose
MOD — moderate dysplasia
BS — breath sound
W/C — Wheel Chair
TNR — Tonic Neck Reflex
AD LIB — at discretion
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
NDT — Neurodevelopmental Treatment
EV — eversion
B — Bilateral
HP — hot packs
TV — Tidal Volume
LQ — Lower quadrant
CKC — Closed Kinetic Chain
P — Poor
LAQ — Long Arc Quad
ITB — Iliotibial Band
ER — External Rotation
REPS — Repetitions
POST-OP — after surgery
CTX — cervical traction
PH — Past History
QN — Every night
CYSTO — cystoscopic examination
P — Plan
BK — Below knee (transtibial)
H&H — hematocrit and hemoglobin
SI JT — sacroiliac joint
PRE — Progressive Resistive Exercise
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapist Assistance
LTG — Long Term Goal
TO — Telephone Order
ROME — range of motion exercises
PM — Afternoon
LBQC — Large Base Quad Cane
TPR — temperature pulse respiratory
NH — Nursing Home
PNI — Peripheral Nerve Injury
HEMI — hemiplegia
STM — Soft Tissue Mobilization
O — objective
B/S — bedside
UMNL — Upper Motor Neuron Lesion
BKA — Below Knee Amputee
SC JT — sternoclavicular joint

CERV — cervical
FUO — fever unknown origin
SBA — standby assist
INDEP — Independent
QC — Quad Cane
MFR — myofascial release
KJ — Knee Jerk
OKC — Open Kinetic Chain
PA — physician’s assistant
IR — Internal Rotation
TLSO — Thoracic-Lumbar-Sacral Orthosis
PER — by/through
SAC — short arc quad
NDT — Neuro Developmental Technique
TNS — transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator
DF — dorsiflexion
MRSA — methicilin resistant staphylococcus virus
MOBS — mobilization
QH — ever hour
TENS — transcutaneous electrical stimulation
SUP — Supination
PARA — Paraplegia
® — right
PFS — patellofemoral syndrome
MIN — Minimal
P — Plant
PRO — Pronation
SC — straight cane
PF — plantar flexion
SB — side bending
MAX — Maximal
MM — Muscle (medical)
PA — posterioranterior

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