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Abbreviations Flashcards

1
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Bradycardia

A

Slow heart rate

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Tachycardia

A

Increased heart rate

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Bradypnea

A

Hypoventilation

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Apnea

A

suspension of external breathing

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Tachypnea

A

Hyperventilation

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Diaphoresis

A

Sweating

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Epistaxis

A

Nose Bleed

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Fibrosis

A

Scar Tissue

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Pallor

A

Pale color of the skin

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HTN

A

Hypertension

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ICP

A

Intracranial Pressure

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CSF

A

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

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13
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Trendelenburg

A

Supine with the legs higher than the head

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14
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NIDDM

A

Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

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15
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IDDM

A

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

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)2

17
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CO2

A

Carbon Dioxide

18
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TIA

A

Transient Ischemic Attacks

19
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COPD

A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

20
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AEIOU TIPS

A

Alcohol, Epilepsy, Insulin, Overdose, Uremia, Trauma, Infarction, Poisoning, Sepsis

21
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P/W/D

A

Pink Warm Dry

22
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MCI

A

Mild Cognitive Impairment

23
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mmHg

A

Millimeters of mercury

24
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ACS

A

Acute Coronary Syndrome

25
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MI

A

Myocardia infarction

26
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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular Accident

27
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DRT

A

Distention, Rigity, Tenderness

28
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DCAP BLS TIC

A

Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Penetrations, Burns, Lacerations, Swelling, Tenderness, Instability, Crepitus

29
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PMS

A

Pulse Motor Sensation

30
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OPQRST

A

Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

31
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AMPLE

A

Allergies, Medication, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events

32
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AVPU

A

Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unconscious

33
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LOC

A

Level of Consciousness

34
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METHANE

A 
M – Major Incident Identified
E – Exact Location
T – Type of Incident
H – Hazards
A – Access Routes
N – Number, Type and Severity of Casualties
E – Emergency Services Required

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