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Acronym and Mnemonics Reference Flashcards

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ABCD

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Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability

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AAA

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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ABD

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Abdominal Dressing

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AC Space

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Antecubital Fossa

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ACLS

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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AED

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Automatic External Defibrillator

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AEIOUTIPS

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Diagnostic tool for altered LOC

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AICD

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Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator

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AIDS

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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ALOC

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Altered Level Of Consciousness

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ALS

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Advanced Life Support

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AMI

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Acute Myocardial Infarction

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AMR

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American Medical Response

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AMS

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Acute Mountain Sickness

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APGAR

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Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respirations

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ARDS

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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AVL

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Automatic Vehicle Location

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AVPU

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Alert, Verbal, Painful, Unresponsive

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BLS

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Basic Life Support

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BP

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Blood Pressure

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BSI

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Body Substance Isolation

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BVM

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Bag-Valve Mask

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CABG

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

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CAD

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Coronary Artery Disease

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CAD

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Computer Aided Dispatch

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CBC

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Complete Blood Count

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C/C

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Chief Complaint

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CDC

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Centers for Disease Control

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CHEMTREC

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Chemical Transportation Emergency Response Center

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CHF

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Congestive Heart Failure

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CHP

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California Highway Patrol

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CISD

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Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

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CISM

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Critical Incident Stress Management

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CNS

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Central Nervous System

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C/O

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Complaining Of

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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CPAP

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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CSF

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Cerebral Spinal Fluid

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CSM

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Circulation, Sensation, Motor

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CVA

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Cerebral Vascular Accident

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DCAPBTLS

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Deformities/Depressions,Contusions, Abrasions, Penetrations/Paradoxical Motion, Bruising/Bleeding/Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling

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DCS

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Decompression Sickness

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DERM

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Depth of Coma, Eyes, Respiratory, Motor

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DKA

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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DM

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Diabetic Mellitus

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DNR

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Do Not Resuscitate

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DOT

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Department of Transportation

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DT’s

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Delirium Tremens

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DVT

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

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ED

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Emergency Department

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ED

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Erectile Dysfunction

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EKG/ECG

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Electrocardiogram

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EMD

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Emergency Medical Dispatch

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EMS

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Emergency Medical Services

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EMSA

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Emergency Medical Service Authority

State Agency

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EPCR

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Electronic Patient Care Report

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ER

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Emergency Room

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ESRD

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End Stage Renal Disease

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ETA

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Estimated Time of Arrival

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ETOH

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ET(T)

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Endotracheal Tube

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FCC

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Federal Communications Commission

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FD

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Fire Department

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GCS

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Glasgow Coma Scale

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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GTTS

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HACE

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High Altitude Cerebral Edema

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HAPE

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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema

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HAV

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Hepatitis A Virus

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HBV

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Hepatitis B Virus

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HEPA

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High Efficiency Particle Aspirator

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HgB

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Hemoglobin

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HIPAA

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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HIV

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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HPI

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History of Present Illnes

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ICP

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Intracranial Pressure

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ICS

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Incident Command System

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IM

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Intramuscular

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IV

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Intravenous

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JVD

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Jugular Venous Distention

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LMP

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Last Menstrual Period

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LOC

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Level of Consciousness

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MCI

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Multiple-casualty Incident

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MDC

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Mobile Data Computer

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MDT

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Mobile Data Terminal

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MI

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Myocardial Infarction

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MSDS

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Material Safety Data Sheet

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MVA

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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NFPA

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National Fire Protection Administration

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NHTSA

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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NIH

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National Institute of Health

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NPA

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Nasopharyngeal Airway

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NPO

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Nothing by Mouth

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NS

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Normal Saline

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NTG

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Nitroglycerin

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OES

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Office of Emergency Services

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OPQRST

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Onset, Provoking/Palliating, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Time

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OSHA

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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OTC

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Over The Counter

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PASG

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Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment

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PCR

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Patient Care Report

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PD

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Police Department

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PERL

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Pupils Equal And Reactive To Light

PEARL

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PFD

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Personal Flotation Device

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PIO

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Public Information Officer

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PID

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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PMD

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Private Medical Doctor

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PMH

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Past Medical History

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PMS

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Pulse, Motor, Sensation

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PO

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PPD

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Tuberculosis Skin Test

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PPE

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Personal Protective Equipment

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PR

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Medications via Rectal Route

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PSAP

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Public Safety Answering Point

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PSI

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Pounds Per Square Inch

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PtL

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Pharyngeotracheal Lumen Airway

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PTSD

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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PTT

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Push To Talk

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PVC

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Premature Ventricular Contraction

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RBC

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Red Blood Cells

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RPM

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Respiratory, Perfusion and Mental Status

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SAMPLE

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Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical History, Last Oral Intake, Events leading up to illness/injury

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S/S

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Signs/Symptoms

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SART

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Sexual Abuse Response Team

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SC

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Subcutaneous

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SCBA

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Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

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SCUBA

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Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus

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SIDS

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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SL

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Sublingual

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SLUDGE M

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Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, GI Upset, Emesis
Miosis

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SOAP

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Subjective Objective Assessment Plan

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SOB

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Shortness Of Breath

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START

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Simple Triage And Rapid Transport

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TA

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Traffic Accident

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TB

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Tuberculosis

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TBSA

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Total Body Surface Area

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TC

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Traffic Collision

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TIA

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Transient Ischemic Attack

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TIC

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Tenderness, Instability and Crepitus

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TKO

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To Keep Open

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UHF

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Ultra High Frequency

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UTI

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Urinary Tract Infection

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VF

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Ventricular Fibrilation

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VHF

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Very High Frequency

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VT

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Ventricular Tachycardia

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WBC

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White Blood Cells

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