Medical abbreviations and acronyms Flashcards
1
Q
NICU
A
Neonatal intensive care unit, a specialized unit that cares for premature infants.
2
Q
Psych
A
Refers to psychiatry or the psychiatric ward
3
Q
BMI
A
Body mass index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight
4
Q
LDL-C
A
Low density lipoprotein cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol.
5
Q
HR
A
Heart rate, expressed as beats per minute
6
Q
ED/ER
A
Emergency department or emergency room
7
Q
C-spine
A
Cervical spine
8
Q
CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a life-saving technique that’s also called mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
9
Q
Bl wk
A
Blood work
10
Q
HDL-C
A
High density lipoprotein cholesterol, often called “good” cholesterol
11
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
12
Q
Pre-op
A
Preoperative
13
Q
Stat
A
immediately
14
Q
Rx
A
Prescription, usually for medication but can also signify another treatment.
15
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ALS
A
Advanced life support
