D-E Flashcards
common abbreviations (D-E)
Dilatation and Curettage
D&C
discharge against medical advise
DAMA
diet as tolerated
DAT
discontinue/ discharge
DC
Dynamic Hip Screw
DHS
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
DIC
dissolve or dilute
dil.
distilled
dist.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DKA
Diabetes Mellitus
DM
do not resuscitate
DNR
difficulty of breathing
DOB
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
DPT
double strength
DS
deep tendon reflex
DTR
Deep Vein Thrombosis
DVT
diagnosis
Dx
enteric coated
EC
electrocardiogram
ECG
electroconvulsive therapy
ECT
expected date of confinement
EDC
electroencephalogram
EEG
eye, ear, nose and throat
EENT
elixir
elix.
emergency room
ER
Endoscopic Retrograde
Cholangiopancreatography
ERCP
estrogen replacement therapy
ERT
End Stage Renal Disease
ESRD
endotracheal
ET
take
ex.
external fixator
ex-fix
exploratory laparotomy
ex-lap
external/ extract
ext.