Abbreviations Flashcards
A2
Aortic component of second heart sound
AAA
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
ABCs
Airway, breathing, circulation
ABI
Ankle brachial index
ACE
Angiotensin converting enzyme
ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
AIDS
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AMI
Acute myocardial infarction
AP
Anteroposterior
APGAR
Appearance, pulse,pulse, grimace, activity, resporatory
AR
Aortic regurgitation
AS
Aortic stenosis
ASA
Acetylsalicylic acid
ASIS
Anterior superior iliac spine
AV
Atrioventricular
AVPU
Alert, verbal,pain, unresponsive
BCC
Basal cell carcinoma
BM
Bowel movement
BMI
Body mass index
BP
Blood pressure
CAD
Coronary artery disease
CAH
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
CHF
Congestive heart failure
CI
Confidenxe interval
CT
Computed tomographic
CVA
Costovertabrel angle
CVD
Cardiovascular disease
CVS
Cardiovascular system
CXR
Chest radiograph (xray)
DDAVP
Desmopressin
DDH
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
DDST
Denver developmental screening test
DDx
Differential diagnosis
DEET
Diethyltoulamide
DIC
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
DIP
Distal interphalangeal (joint)
DKA
Diabetic ketoacidosis
DM
Diabetes mellitus
DRE
Digital rectal exam
DTaP
Diphtheria tetanus acellular pertussis
DVP
Deep vein thrombosis
ECG
Électrocardiogram
ED
Emergency dept
EDC
Estimated date of confinement
FABERE (maneuver)
Flexion, abduction, external rotation, extension
FEV1
Forced expiratory volume in the first second
FH
Family history
FVC
Forced vital capacity
GCS
Glascow coma scale
GER
Gastroesophageal reflux
GI
Gastrointestinal
HPI
History of present illness
HR
Heart rate
ICP
Intracranial pressure
ICS
Intercostal space
IHD
Ischemic heart disease
INR
International normalized ratio
IP
Interphalangeal (joint)
IPV
Inactivated polio vaccine