Abbreviations Flashcards
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
ASAP
As soon as possible
BE
Barium enema
BID
Twice a day (bis in die - every 12 hours)
BP
Blood pressure
bx
Biopsy
c (line above it)
with
CA
Cancer
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
CBC
Complete Blood Count
cc
cubic centimeter
CCU
Coronary Care Unit
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
cm
centimeter
CNS
Central Nervous System
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CRU
Cardiac Care Unit
C-section
Cesarean section
CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid
CT
Computed Tomography (CAT Scan)
CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
CXR
Chest x-ray
DOA
Dead on arrival
DOB
Date of birth
DX
Diagnosis
ECG; EKG
Electrocardiogram
EEG
Electroenchephalogram (brain waves)
ENT
Ear, nose, throat
ER; ED
Emergency Room; Emergency Department